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.

 

Current Open Positions

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.



 

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.



 

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.