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February 24, 2025
Employment: Jackson Hole Leadership Program (JHLP) Lead Staff
February 25, 2025Employment: Compliance Officer
February 24, 2025Employment: Jackson Hole Leadership Program (JHLP) Lead Staff
February 25, 2025JOB OPPORTUNITY | February 24, 2025
JHLP Phase 1 Field Staff
HIRSCHFIELD CENTER
Supervisor: Therapeutic Adventure Program Manager
Full/Part Time: Seasonal
Job Title: JHLP Phase 1 Field Staff
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Salary/Weekly Wage: $1200/week
Employment Dates: June 9-July 24, 2025. *Potential to stay on as wilderness field staff for phase 2.*
Program Overview
The Jackson Hole Leadership Program (JHLP) is a summer initiative for youth in Jackson, Wyoming, designed to foster leadership, self-confidence, and positive decision-making through experiential outdoor activities. The program is divided into two phases:
Phase 1: For youth entering 5th to 7th grade. This phase consists of week-long day sessions with one overnight camping trip. Activities include games, team-building initiatives, and various outdoor experiences.
Phase 2: For youth entering 8th to 10th grade. This phase offers a more intensive experience, including a three-night, four-day backpacking adventure followed by a whitewater rafting trip.
Roles & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
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- At least 21 years of age
- CPR/First-Aid certified (Wilderness First Responder or WFA preferred)
- Prior experience working with youth (preferred)
- Enthusiastic about outdoor education and team-building
Responsibilities:
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- Assist Lead Staff in daily program facilitation
- Supervise and engage with participants during all activities
- Support risk assessment and group management
- Help set up and break down activities, camp, and meals
- Opportunity to stay on as a wilderness field staff for phase 2, if dictated by level of experience and availability.
Program Schedule
Staff Training Week
June 9 – June 13, 2025:
Phase 1 Facilitator Training Week
Phase I: Day-Based Programming (5th – 7th Grade)
June 16 – June 20, 2025
Week 1
June 23 – June 27, 2025
Week 2
June 30- July 3, 2025
Phase 2 training week or week off
July 7 – July 11, 2025
Week 3
July 14 – July 18, 2025
Week 4
July 20 – July 24, 2025
Week 5
Phase 2: Extended Overnight Programming (8th – 10th Grade)
Phase 1 field staff have the potential to help out with Phase 2 programing based on experience and availability
July 28 – August 1, 2025
Week 1
August 4 – August 8, 2025
Week 2
August 11 – August 15, 2025
Week 3
Future of Employment
This is a seasonal position with Teton Youth & Family Services, concluding in late August. Exceptional performance may lead to future opportunities, including returning as a JHLP Facilitator in subsequent summers.
Teton Youth and Family Services is an equal opportunity provider.
“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 ( TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”