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Wounded Warrior Project

Intern - Project Odyssey

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$32K - $37K/yr

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Project Odyssey program is a 12 week mental health initiative that combines a five day, in person adventure-based workshop with ongoing hybrid support to help ...

Children's Aid

Activity Specialist (Dance)

Chappaqua, NY · On-site

$22.50 - $24.50/hr

Initiatives follows a sequence defined by Project Adventure Phys Education Curriculum and is supervised by the Camp Director. Works with one group at a time and for 5 sessions each. * Creativity ...

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Adventure Van Builder - Electrician Technician

Bethany, CT · On-site

$26 - $35/hr

Collaborate with other builders to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to Live a Little ... Someone excited about adventure vehicles, off-grid systems, and building unique projects that help ...

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Adventure Van Builder - Electrician Technician

Bethany, CT · On-site

$26 - $35/hr

Collaborate with other builders to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to Live a Little ... Someone excited about adventure vehicles, off-grid systems, and building unique projects that help ...

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Adventure Guide - Summer 26

Enumclaw, WA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Adventure Guide Business Unit: Mountain Operations - Activities Position Reports to: Assistant ... projects. * Respond to customer concerns/questions * Contribute to a positive working environment

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How much do project adventure jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for project adventure in the United States is $107,124.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Project Adventure position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Project Adventure role, you need strong facilitation skills, a background in experiential education or outdoor leadership, and often a degree in education, recreation, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management protocols, group safety equipment, and certifications such as Wilderness First Aid or ropes course facilitation are commonly required. Excellent communication, group management, and problem-solving skills help professionals connect with diverse groups and adapt to dynamic situations. These skills are essential to create impactful, safe, and engaging experiential learning experiences in outdoor or adventure-based settings.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a Project Adventure position?

A typical day in a Project Adventure position involves preparing and leading outdoor or experiential learning activities, facilitating group discussions, and ensuring participant safety according to established protocols. You may spend time setting up and inspecting equipment, creating engaging curriculum plans, and working directly with participants of various ages and backgrounds. Collaboration with other facilitators or educators to debrief sessions and assess group dynamics is common. This dynamic role often requires adaptability to changing weather, participant needs, and activity requirements, making each day unique and rewarding.

What is a Project Adventure job?

A Project Adventure job typically involves facilitating experiential learning programs that use adventure-based activities to promote teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. Employees in this role often work with schools, camps, corporate teams, or community organizations to design and lead interactive challenges, such as ropes courses and problem-solving exercises. The goal is to foster collaboration, confidence, and critical thinking in participants. This job requires strong facilitation skills, adaptability, and a passion for experiential education. Some positions may also involve equipment maintenance and risk management responsibilities.

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Community Facilitator

Community Facilitator

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

MT • On-site

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

The AMB West Challenge Course located on Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Emigrant, Montana was developed in 2015 to serve the needs of the guest ranch and its surrounding community. Built by Project Adventure, the Challenge Course was designed to support independent exploration with a continuous belay aerial course, as well as experiential learning and teambuilding with 8 other high ropes elements and 4 low ropes elements. Our staff create experiences that cater to the needs of each group it serves. Whether it's leadership teams from West Creek Ranch looking for connection, guests from Mountain Sky seeking adventure or local non-profits learning about teamwork, we move through the day with safety and fun as our top priorities.
The Foundation's Montana team is looking for a part-time, seasonal, Challenge Course Community Facilitator to support these efforts. As a key member of the Challenge Course team Community Facilitators will assist in operations of the AMB West Challenge Course for local non-profit partners and West Creek Ranch.
About the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation:
A renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur M. Blank is now recognized for his values-based Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) and as one of America's leading philanthropists through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. All his industry-leading businesses, including the foundation, operate on six core values: Put People First, Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Lead by Example and Give Back to Others.
After over 25 years and over $1 billion in giving, the foundation has committed to significantly escalating the impact of its philanthropy over the next 10+ years.
The foundation works across various programmatic areas, including Youth Development, Democracy, Environment, Atlanta's Westside, and Mental Health and Well Being. The foundation also manages a large portfolio of founder-led initiatives, supporting the causes, institutions and relationships our founder holds dear.
About the Founder Initiatives work and team:
The foundation oversees a large portfolio of Founder Initiatives projects, programs, and grants. These efforts include West Creek Ranch, Basecamp and Challenge Course programming in Montana where this role is based.
This role is responsible for operation and implementation of Challenge Course activities including daily inspections, course set up and breakdown, and Challenge Course facilitation. The Community facilitator will deliver activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to participants. A cite-specific Level One training course will be provided in early May to teach standard and local operations of the Challenge Course, completion and certification from this course are required to facilitate. Depending on availability and skillset this position may assist in group check-in and oversite at our Basecamp facility, as well as turning over of the property in between groups.
The schedule is part-time, seasonal May through Mid-October with varying work weeks. Weekend availability necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Follow standard and local operating procedures for all aspects of the Challenge Course
  • Follow orientation and training on Local Operating Procedures provided during level one training
  • Follow emergency response procedures, first aid & AED (automated external defibrillator)

  • Appropriately use equipment, assist in maintaining accurate inventories, and communicating the need to resupply
  • Opportunities may be provided to attend (beyond technical Challenge Course training) for facilitators that strengthen the guest experience and equip facilitators with tools to interact with diverse individuals (examples: ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), trauma-informed, social emotional learning approaches, etc.)
  • Perform day-to-day documentation of inspection and daily operations
  • Assist in design of Challenge Course use aligned with the purpose of the groups visit
  • Lead debriefs and work with other staff to create a safe, fun and enjoyable workplace
  • Check-in and Turnover of Basecamp facilities in between guest groups on an as needed basis
  • Maintain communication and support for Basecamp user groups while they are on-site, ensuring a high-quality experience

Qualifications
  • Documented Challenge Course experience, including training and supervising staff (Preferred)
  • CPR/First Aid/AED (minimum), or Wilderness First Responder or EMT
  • Ability to travel to/from Challenge Course and Basecamp during the season (this is an in-person position)
  • 18 years of age
  • Experience with managing risk in an outdoor environment
  • Be in excellent physical health with the ability to handle physical aspects of operating equipment, climbing to height, conducting safety rescues and inspections, assisting participants and ability to stand, sit, walk, lift heavy equipment, etc. up to 8 hours/shift
  • Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends,

Required Skills
  • Service oriented & dependable
  • Able to work with others in a collaborative spirit & be team oriented
  • Comfortable instructing groups of 5 to 30 people
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Interest in working in a remote setting
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays in varying weather conditions

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