Trailblazers Director: Lead Expeditions & Shape the Future of Wilderness Education

Posted: Mar 24, 2026

Trailblazers Director

Camp Kanuga

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Wages/Pay
$425.00 / week
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 16, 2026

Are you a seasoned outdoors-person or backcountry expert looking to trade the solo trail for a legacy-building leadership role? As the Trailblazers Director, you won’t just be hiking; you’ll be the architect of adventure for a new generation of explorers. We are seeking a high-level outdoor professional to manage Camp Kanuga's Trailblazers Program, oversee complex trip logistics, and mentor a team of dedicated guides. From mastering Leave-No-Trace ethics and advanced navigation to innovating our expedition curriculum, you will bridge the gap between rugged wilderness trekking and a vibrant, inclusive community. If you are a WFR-certified (or willing to obtain a WFR certification) leader who thrives on "seeing a need and filling it," come help us evolve the Trailblazers program into the premier backcountry experience of the Southeast.

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Camp Kanuga

Camp Kanuga is an American Camp Association-accredited summer camp affiliated with the Episcopal Church committed to fostering an environment of connection to the outdoors, the Creator, Community, and Self within all who come through the gates. Traditional overnight summer camps, leadership development programs, and outdoor expedition programming offered.

Location
North Carolina
Season
Summer
Staff size
50
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared, screened-in cabins; bathrooms attached; electricity
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent
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