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Eagle's Nest Foundation

$12.25 - $16/hr

... run safe canoe expeditions in Western North Carolina on rivers with class I-II rapids ... Wilderness First Aid Certification or higher level of Wilderness Medicine training or willingness ...

CHADWICK SCHOOL

Outdoor Education Instructor

CA · On-site

$20/hr

In addition, instructors will teach skills such as camp craft, navigation, expedition behavior ... Appropriate course area backcountry wilderness experience, both personal and professional

Leidos

Peninsula Field Camp Assistant

$52K - $94K/yr

Organize, prep and pack expedition gear for day trips up to multi-week camping trips in Antarctic ... Wilderness First Responder Certification. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelors degree in science ...

Canyon REO

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Client Services and Logistics Coordinator

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

... wilderness trip. While many experienced boaters have the skills to raft through the Grand Canyon ... Preferred: Grand Canyon, rafting, or outdoor expedition experience SKILLS & ABILITIES: · ...

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How much do wilderness expedition jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for wilderness expedition in the United States is $100,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some of the main challenges faced by professionals leading wilderness expeditions, and how are they addressed?

Leaders of wilderness expeditions often face challenges such as rapidly changing weather, navigation in remote areas, and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants. These challenges are addressed through thorough pre-trip planning, risk management protocols, and strong communication skills. Expedition leaders must be adaptable, able to make quick decisions, and maintain teamwork under pressure to ensure a successful and safe experience for all involved.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wilderness expedition leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wilderness Expedition Leader, you need strong outdoor survival skills, navigation expertise, and relevant certifications such as Wilderness First Responder or Outdoor Leadership credentials. Proficiency in using GPS devices, topographic maps, satellite communication tools, and wilderness safety equipment is typically required. Outstanding leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help ensure group cohesion and safety in challenging environments. These abilities are critical for managing risks, leading teams effectively, and ensuring successful and safe expedition experiences.

What are wilderness expedition jobs?

Wilderness expedition jobs assist hikers, mountain climbers, kayakers, and other outdoor adventurers explore different terrain safely. Positions in this field include wilderness guides, assistant guides, outdoor educators, park rangers, and camp counselors. Specific job duties vary, depending on your employer and the outdoor sports available in your region. Responsibilities may include backpacking up a mountain with a tour group while describing the plants and animals that thrive in the area; teaching first-time rafters how to navigate down rough rivers safely; helping a youth group go cross-country skiing through dense woods; or being the lead climber in a group of rock climbers. Your primary goal is to educate your group of adventurers while ensuring they travel safely.

What is the difference between Wilderness Expedition vs Wilderness Guide?

AspectWilderness ExpeditionWilderness Guide
CredentialsFirst aid, outdoor skills certificationsFirst aid, outdoor skills certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote wilderness, multi-day tripsOutdoor settings, guiding groups
Employer & IndustryOutdoor adventure companies, campsTour operators, adventure companies
Search & Comparison IntentPlanning expeditions, outdoor adventure rolesGuiding clients, outdoor instruction

Wilderness Expedition involves planning and leading multi-day outdoor adventures, often requiring logistical skills and expedition planning. Wilderness Guide focuses on leading and instructing groups during outdoor activities, emphasizing safety and navigation. While both roles require outdoor certifications and work in similar environments, Wilderness Expedition emphasizes expedition management, whereas Wilderness Guide centers on guiding and instructing clients.

What is a wilderness expedition?

A Wilderness Expedition is an adventurous journey into remote, natural environments, often involving hiking, camping, and survival skills. Participants travel through forests, mountains, deserts, or other wild areas, typically carrying their own supplies and relying on minimal outside support. These expeditions can last from a few days to several weeks and are designed to challenge physical endurance, foster teamwork, and build outdoor skills. Wilderness expeditions are popular for personal growth, education, or adventure tourism, and often require careful planning and knowledge of safety protocols.
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Infographic showing various Wilderness Expedition job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Internship, 50% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,705 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Director of Logistics and Field Ops| Leadership Development (Portfolio Opportunity)

Seeds Wilderness Therapy

Montrose, CO • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Are you a seasoned leader in your "second half" looking to trade corporate success for Kingdom and community significance? This is a unique "Portfolio Life" opportunity (10–13 hours/week) designed for someone with a background in high-stakes logistics—think military, EMS, or executive operations—who still craves the "adrenalin of the mission" but wants to focus on mentorship and legacy, and while leaving enough free time in the schedule to let you live the life you want. We are seeking a part-time operations director to serve as the tactical lead for our backcountry support systems in Montrose. This role is for those ready to give back by redeploying a lifetime of professional wisdom to train up the next generation. You will be the organizing energy behind our logistics and operational strategy, but your true impact lies in facilitating leadership and action from a young professional or intern just starting out. The leadership of this role is leading someone through the humble stewardship of managing food and laundry logistics, combined with the technical readiness to lead an emergency response using radio, satellite, and wilderness navigation. If you have a background in high-stakes logistics—military, EMS, or executive operations—and a heart for discipling college interns to lead with excellence, we have a seat at the leadership table for you.  As an extra plus, you might combine your experience in the outdoors or expedition leadership with the mental health efforts to significantly push back against suicide, overdose, and/or emotional breakdown. 


Role Summary


Commitment: Part-Time (10–13 Hours/Week)


Reports to: Executive Director 


The Operations Director is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily synchronization of our backcountry support systems. This role requires unique leadership: the ability to manage the mundane details of food, and gear inventory and laundry logistics while maintaining the technical readiness to lead an emergency response using radio, satellite, and UTM navigation. Through all of the different skill sets and tactics, your eyes are really on 1-2 key leaders that you are developing and overseeing. 


You will not necessarily be "boots on the ground" for every task, but you are the architect and mastermind facilitator, ensuring the right people, vehicles, and supplies move in and out of the mountains at the right time.


Primary Responsibilities

1. Daily Team Orchestration (Dispatch)

  •  Log Review: Perform a daily review of field logs (typically after 4:30 PM or before 8:00 AM) to assess needs.
  • Resource Allocation: Remotely assign roles, routes, and vehicles for the team by 8:00 AM daily.
  • Fleet Oversight: Supervise the lead driver to ensure 4x4 vehicles and ATVs are utilized correctly for water drops and mountain transport.

2. Personnel Management & Mentorship

  • Meeting Leadership: Attend the weekly 1.5-hour L-10 Meeting (Tuesdays 9:30–11:00 AM) to solve operational hurdles.
  • Intern Discipleship: Conduct 1-on-1 mentorship sessions (2x weekly) with the College Intern, overseeing their growth in warehouse management and field skills.
  • Volunteer Coordination: Provide "vision and tasking" for our church volunteer group, ensuring they are engaged in meaningful mission advancement (i.e. prayer, encouraging notes/support to students, sabbath meals, etc).

3. Backcountry Safety & Risk Management

  • Emergency Hub: Serve as the primary contact for weekend "Back Up" staff, ensuring they are proficient in Radio/Sat Phone protocols.
  • Technical Standards: Ensure all drivers and support staff understand UTM coordinates and backcountry navigation.
  • Incident Command: Maintain a readiness to implement ICS (Incident Command System) protocols for the rare but critical backcountry emergency events.

4. Logistics & Administrative Oversight

  • Warehouse Systems: Oversee the intern’s management of food inventory, bulk buying, and packing.
  • Infrastructure: Oversee logistics in and out of the field.  Develop your intern in detail management (i.e. food bin prep, cleaning, gear maintenance, laundry, feel management, etc.)

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • The "Generalist" Mindset: Comfortable in strategy "L-10" meetings looking at all operational metrics and oversight to a complex set of logistics. 
  • Technical Proficiency: Must be able to use GPS and satellite phone call-ins to  coordinate backcountry communication.
  • High-Stakes Composure: Background in EMS, Law Enforcement, or Military Logistics (or significant backcountry or expedition management) is highly preferred for emergency field scenarios. 
  • Relational Leadership: Ability to disciple staff and value the contributions of community volunteers.


Weekly Schedule Breakdown

• Daily (Mon–Fri): ~1 Hour/Day Log Review & “Dispatch” Planning (Transportation assignments)

• Tuesday: 1.5 Hours L-10 Meeting.

• Weekly: 1-2x Intern discipleship and management sessions., 1 hr check in with Ex. Director

• Flexible: 2–4 hours for general admin and oversight.



** This position requires an logistics and op’s intern, and --if hired-- eliminates the full time logistics position.