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 As a small, owner-directed wilderness
program, Soltreks, Inc. seeks to provide
customized wilderness experiences that meet
the needs of each individual and their
family. Program options include One-on-One
Treks, a Summer Adventure Program, Specialty
Treks, and a Winter Adventure Program. The
small group treks offer an instructor to
student ratio of 1:3. Program areas include
northern Minnesota in the spring/summer/fall
and New Mexico and Texas in winter and early
spring. Seasonal activities may include
backpacking, rock climbing, sea kayaking,
canoeing, biking, ropes course, climbing
wall, and service learning.
Working with Soltreks, Inc. would offer an
opportunity to share your skills, experience
and who you are with teenagers and young
adults who need structure, boundaries,
guidance, and support. Look no further for
an opportunity to work with a quality
company whose owners are the directors; who
maintain a high level of involvement in the
student experience and offer support to
every instructor team.
Please forward resume and letter requesting
application to Soltreks, Inc., 2346 Highway
#3, Two Harbors, MN 55616 Attn: Mark Gordon,
or
email us.
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Current Open Positions |
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Wilderness Instructors
Location: Minnesota & New
Mexico
Description: Responsibilities
include the planning, preparation, and
delivery of a 6 week therapeutic
program. Teach a variety of outdoor
living skills; facilitate emotional
growth learning by teaching effective
communication, problem solving, and
relationship building, and safety
skills. Document student progress for
program summary reporting. Works as a
team with program directors and staff
to deliver program and treatment goals
to students.
Qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in related field preferred.
Experience with youth at risk, ability
to engage students in a variety of
adventure activities, experience in
technical skills of trek area, solid
wilderness ethics, and strong skills
in group and individual counseling,
commitment to own personal growth,
self-motivated, flexible, team player.
CPR, WFR, or WEMT required. Lifeguard
or WSI desired. Current driver’s
license required.
Please forward resume and letter requesting
application to Soltreks, Inc., 2346 Highway
#3, Two Harbors, MN 55616 Attn: Mark Gordon,
or
email us. |
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Logistical Support
Location: Minnesota & New
Mexico
Responsibilities: Support field
crews, transports students and
re-supplies field with gear/food;
assists with gear inventory and care,
occasional overnights and student
supervision. Attend instructor
training.
Qualifications: Organizational
skills, commitment to youth, familiar
with wilderness gear, First Aid and
CPR certifications, van/trailer
driving experience, excellent driving
record, and attention to detail,
flexible.
Please forward resume and letter requesting
application to Soltreks, Inc., 2346 Highway
#3, Two Harbors, MN 55616 Attn: Mark Gordon,
or
email us. |
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Internship Opportunities
Internships available year round for
12 to 20 weeks facilitated by highly
trained wilderness instructors and
supervised by a master’s level
Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist. This opportunity offers
participation in the administrative,
therapeutic facilitation, logistical
support, and assessment process of a 4
- 6 week trek. Interns receive a
stipend upon the conclusion of their
experience, and may be eligible for
future instructor roles.
Responsibilities: 12 week
minimum commitment, attendance at
instructor training/orientation, and
participation in the preparation,
planning, facilitation, and debrief of
the trek.
Qualifications: At least 21
years of age, coursework in
therapeutic recreation, counseling,
outdoor education or related field,
current drivers license, certification
in CPR and First Aid, and a current
physical examination. Must be
comfortable living in the out of doors
for 6 weeks.
Internships currently available
for Summer Adventure Program.
Please forward resume and letter requesting
application to Soltreks, Inc., 2346 Highway
#3, Two Harbors, MN 55616 Attn: Mark
Gordon,
or
email us.
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