Inspire children's love of the outdoors by leading adventure trips into Michigan's wilderness, including backpacking the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, navigating the Big Manistee River by canoe and exploring the sand dunes of the Manitou Islands.
Job Summary: Join a team of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect children with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a Nature Day Camp (NDC) Adventure Trip Leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children by providing powerful, dynamic programs in the backcountry. The Adventure Trip Leader will lead 5- to 9-day programs, introducing campers ages 10-17 to backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and backcountry camping in the state of Michigan.
Objective: To develop and implement programming of predetermined adventure trips for campers to support and strengthen their relationships with the natural world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage camper health and safety
Communicate with families regarding camper needs, safety concerns, dietary considerations and trip highlights/experiences
Determine specific routes for the predetermined trip locations
Plan, prepare and shop for meals
Provide day-to-day programming for youth ages 10-17
Communicate regularly with the Camp Director
Be an engaged member of the CNC team
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Experience working with youth in the outdoors
Personal or professional experience backpacking, canoeing and/or kayaking and backcountry camping
First aid and CPR certifications
Valid chauffeur's license (can be obtained after hire)
18 years of age or olderPhysically able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work varied hours, including some weekends and evenings
Preferred Qualifications:
Wilderness First Aid/First Responder and Lifeguard (or ability to become certified)
Preference will be given to those who have earned or are working toward a degree in outdoor recreation, biology, ecology, environmental education or another related field
Knowledge of local natural resources (ecology, identification of birds, plants, etc.)
Schedule : Paid staff training: May 18 -June 2 and June 29- July 1. Camp sessions run June 3 through August 7, with no camp July 2-3. Weekend trip dates are July 11-12.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary is $600 per week ($15/hr.) with additional stipends for overnight camps ($75/night in the field), staff uniform, CNC membership, 20% discount in Nature Center Store, 10% discount on program fees.
Status: Full time, seasonal
Application Procedure : Send cover letter and resume to Steve Frisbee, Camp Director at sfrisbee@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 (Interviews will be held by invitation on February 14, 2026)
Overview: CNC is a nonprofit, environmental education organization. Its mission is to connect all people to nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. The 2,000-acre property includes woodlands, fields, ponds and rivers. CNC's facilities consist of a Visitor Center with Ecosystem Gallery, classrooms and Nature Center store; an 1870s Homestead Farm complex; Nature Preschool; an arboretum and over 19 miles of nature trails. See for more information.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement: Chippewa Nature Center is committed to creating a workplace and visitor experience where all people feel valued for their unique attributes, characteristics, and
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