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The Road Less Traveled offers three field leader positions: Trip Leader, Co-Leader, and Intern. Trip Leaders guide and engage participants in service-learning projects, language immersion programs, backpacking, rock climbing, biking, kayaking, trekking, scuba diving, whitewater rafting, and more from June through August. Co-Leaders and Interns work in conjunction with the Trip Leader in a variety of supportive roles. Both Trip Leaders and Co-Leaders have a minimum age of 21; Interns are graduates of The Road Less Traveled programs that are at least one year removed from high school. Most first-year staff are Co-Leaders, but applicants with extensive experience working with youth in settings similar to the programs offered by The Road Less Traveled may qualify for a Trip Leader position.   

Trip Leaders and Co-Leaders help run the day-to-day logistics of the trip. Trip Leaders will be grouped with 1-2 other leaders and those groups work closely together to share responsibilities. The leader team will be responsible for all aspects of the trip: logistics, medical issues, driving, meal planning and preparation, behavior management, conflict resolution, facilitation of outdoor adventure and community service activities, and risk management.

As we offer trips of varying lengths, dates of employment can range anywhere from June 1st to the end of July or the middle of August, depending on your trip assignments. Trip Leaders and Co-Leaders may lead one, two, or possibly three sessions of a program over the course of a summer. Our high school aged trips have up to 15 participants on the trip and our middle school aged trips have up to 12 participants. We will make every effort to employ Trip Leaders or Co-Leaders for as long as they wish, but we request flexibility with trip assignments and dates, keeping in mind the students’ experience is a direct result of its leadership. It is our commitment to the participants to create the strongest leader teams possible.

Salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and vary based on the number of trips/days worked. A first year Co-Leader typically can take home somewhere between $3000-3500 over the course of the summer if they lead 2-3 programs.

The Road Less Traveled, a community-driven service and adventure travel program for those completing grades 6-12, is currently accepting applications for the position of Summer Admissions Coordinator.

RLT works to facilitate life-changing experiences that foster personal growth in those who travel with us. Through travel to new places, meaningful service, and stewardship of the natural world, it is our vision to provide young people with the skills and connections to help make the world a better place. We're a small, passionate team committed to helping kids see the world while developing new friendships and a greater cultural understanding.

About The Role:
Under the supervision of the Director and in coordination with the Director of Admissions, the Summer Admissions Coordinator will assist with the management of the enrollment process, including conducting participant phone calls, reviewing references and forms, and assisting with all family communication throughout the summer. This will include monitoring emails, phone calls, and working on administrative tasks.

An ideal candidate should have strong skills in the areas of customer service, organization, attention to detail, and should be highly capable of working independently. Seeking someone who is passionate about working for a youth based travel organization.

This job is fully remote, and will be full time, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time from April 1st-September 1st.

Requirements:
● Must have strong, creative problem solving skills
● Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
● Ability to hit deadlines while juggling multiple assignments
● Exceptional customer service skills
● Must be comfortable with spreadsheets

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a short cover letter to our Director of Admissions,
Nicole (nicole@theroadlesstraveled.com) with the following subject:
Summer Admissions Coordinator - [Full Name]

Responsibilities Will Include:
● Answer all incoming phone calls and monitor the Admissions Inbox
● Respond to inquiries and pre-trip questions from participants and their families
● Review all forms uploaded by participants
● Conduct RLT Pre-Trip Phone Calls
● Review all teacher references
● Follow up with families who are missing items in their account
● Create and distribute service certificates
● Send reminders to leaders in the field regarding: Family Email Updates, Phone Calls
Home, Photo Uploads, Leader Letters, Service Hours, Surveys
● Assist with leader questions from the field
● Review and send out Family Email Updates
● Review and edit all Trip Journals
● Assist the Director of Admissions with post-trip family communication which includes:
links to surveys, organizing reference lists, photo albums, and items from leader teams
● Other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Road Less Traveled is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws or ordinances. To all recruitment agencies - we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The Road Less Traveled, a community-driven service and adventure travel program for those completing grades 6-12, is currently accepting applications for the position of Summer Digital Media Intern.

RLT works to facilitate life-changing experiences that foster personal growth in those who travel with us. Through travel to new places, meaningful service, and stewardship of the natural world, it is our vision to provide young people with the skills and connections to help make the world a better place. We're a small, passionate team committed to helping kids see the world while developing new friendships and a greater cultural understanding.

About The Role:
Under the supervision of the Director and in coordination with the Director of Admissions, the Summer Digital Media Intern is responsible for the organization and distribution of photos and videos from the field, and the planning and executing of social media content for The Road Less Traveled during the summer months.

An ideal candidate should have strong skills in the use of social media as it relates to business accounts, attention to detail, organization, and creativity. This candidate should be highly capable of working independently.

This job is fully remote, and will be full time, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time from June 1st-September 1st.

Requirements:
● Must be comfortable with organizing and collecting high volumes of photos and video content
● Excellent attention to detail
● Ability to hit deadlines while juggling multiple assignments
● Proficiency with Instagram, Facebook Business Accounts, and Google Workspace

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a short cover letter to our Director of Admissions, Nicole (nicole@theroadlesstraveled.com) with the following subject:
Summer Digital Media Intern - [Full Name]

Responsibilities Will Include:
● Collect all photo and video content from leaders in the field for each trip and session
● Review all photo and video content from leaders and add all approved photos to the trip-specific photo album
● Plan, schedule, and post social media posts and stories for both Instagram and Facebook throughout the summer

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Road Less Traveled is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against
race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation,
or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

To all recruitment agencies - we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not
responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.