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Wilderness Ridge

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

... Wilderness Ridge facilities, buildings, equipment, and property. * Complete maintenance work orders and projects as directed by the Building Manager. * Perform routine preventive maintenance on ...

Wilderness at the Smokies

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Adheres to Wilderness at the Smokies standards for guest service * Prepares, arranges and ... Cleans and maintains kitchen as directed by management in conjunction with Health Department ...

Wilderness at the Smokies

Line Cook

Sevierville, TN · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Adheres to Wilderness at the Smokies standards for guest service * Prepares, arranges and ... Cleans and maintains kitchen as directed by management in conjunction with Health Department ...

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What is a wilderness director?

A Wilderness Director is a professional responsible for overseeing wilderness programs, often at camps, outdoor education centers, or adventure organizations. They manage staff, ensure participant safety, develop outdoor curricula, and coordinate logistics for trips into natural settings. Their role includes enforcing safety protocols, training guides, and sometimes communicating with parents or guardians. Wilderness Directors must have strong leadership skills, experience in outdoor activities, and relevant certifications such as wilderness first aid. Their work ensures that outdoor experiences are both enjoyable and safe for all participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wilderness director?

To thrive as a Wilderness Director, you need expertise in outdoor education, risk management, trip planning, and a background in wilderness leadership or recreation, often supported by certifications like Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness EMT. Familiarity with outdoor navigation tools (GPS, maps, compasses), incident reporting systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are vital for managing staff, guiding participants, and responding effectively to emergencies. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring participant safety, program quality, and effective team coordination in challenging outdoor environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a wilderness director, and how can they be addressed?

A Wilderness Director often manages complex logistics, ensures participant safety, and leads a diverse team in remote or unpredictable environments. Common challenges include adapting to sudden weather changes, handling medical emergencies, and maintaining group morale during extended outings. These can be addressed by thorough planning, regular staff training in wilderness first aid, clear communication protocols, and fostering a supportive team culture. Additionally, collaborating closely with guides, medical staff, and administrative teams ensures smoother operations and better risk management.

What is the difference between Wilderness Director vs Wilderness Guide?

AspectWilderness DirectorWilderness Guide
CredentialsFirst Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder, relevant certificationsFirst Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder, guiding certifications
Work EnvironmentProgram planning, staff supervision, safety management in outdoor settingsLeading groups, providing outdoor instruction, guiding activities
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, outdoor education, adventure companiesOutdoor adventure companies, tour operators, guiding services

The Wilderness Director oversees outdoor programs, manages staff, and ensures safety protocols, focusing on program development. The Wilderness Guide directly leads groups in outdoor activities, providing instruction and ensuring safety during excursions. Both roles require similar certifications and work in outdoor environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Wilderness Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 6% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Field Operations & Logistics Manager

Montrose, CO • On-site

Seeds Wilderness Therapy
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$24 - $27/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Role Type: Full-Time | Reports to: Executive Director
This is a Seasonal Role.
Direct Reports:
  • Drivers
  • Weekend Backup Support
  • Church Volunteers
  • Potentially College Intern or assistants
  • Medical personnel (medication administration planning, training, and packing)

Role Summary
The Operations & Logistics Director is the architect of the Seeds Wilderness Way support system. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategic planning and the "nitty-gritty" of backcountry readiness. You are responsible for ensuring that every student, staff member, and vehicle is equipped, fueled, and safely coordinated to meet the mission of transformation in the wilderness.
1. Daily Dispatch & Fleet Coordination
  • Strategic Synchronization: Perform daily log reviews (post-4:30 PM or pre-8:00 AM) to assess field needs and remotely assign roles, routes, and vehicles by 8:00 AM.
  • Fleet & Resource Management: Supervise a team of up to 8 drivers. Ensure 4x4 vehicles and ATVs are maintained, inspected, and fueled for water drops and backcountry transport.
  • Technical Standards: Maintain mastery of UTM coordinates and backcountry communication tools (InReach/Satellite/Radio)

2. Supply Chain & Warehouse Integrity
  • Inventory Oversight: Direct the drivers or interns in the management of food systems, gear organization, and bulk buying.
    • Including responsibility for the actual ordering of gear and supplies to optimize operations.
    • Includes breaking down bulk food to daily/individual portions
    • Conduct full physical inventories twice per year
  • Mission-Ready Packing: Lead the prep and "pack out" for all trips, ensuring medications, gear, and nutritional menus (developed with the nutritionist) are sorted and ready for Monday or Thursday restock days.
    • This included restocking and organization of medical kits or med- blister packs.
  • Infrastructure Maintenance: Oversee the gear repair and laundry system(clean laundry into the field, dirty laundry from field to front country), ensuring all equipment is cleaned, functional, and stored with high organization.

3. Personnel Discipleship & Community Engagement
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Conduct twice-weekly 1-on-1 discipleship sessions with Interns and attend weekly L-10 meetings to solve operational hurdles.
  • Volunteer Vision: Provide "vision and tasking" for the volunteer management, integrating their contributions (baking, prayer, encouraging notes) into the weekly logistics flow.
  • Spiritual Formation: Occasionally lead staff devotions while fostering a biblical approach to conflict and team health. Disciple staff with spiritual maturity, love, and leadership.

4. Risk Management & Emergency Readiness
  • Incident Command: Serve as the primary emergency contact for Weekend Backup staff, and lead responder for field emergencies. Maintain readiness to implement ICS (Incident Command System) protocols for "Red Light" situations.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations meet state requirements regarding, equipment, and safety (and nutrition).
  • Environmental Oversight: Monitor extreme weather conditions and provide contingency logistics/backup options for field teams to mitigate environmental threats.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Logistics Readiness:
    • intakes/graduations- All restocks, meds, and gear packed and staged one week out.
    • Weekly restock days- packed and ready by 9am on Monday and Thursdays.
  • Efficiency Metrics: Fuel-per-week/Fuel-per-student tracking and maintaining operations within the allocated annual budget.
  • System Fluidity: Zero delays in daily logistics, field equipment emergencies, or water drops, or radio comms.

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