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Lead Guide/Chaperone for Boundary Waters Student Trip

Fergus Falls, MN • On-site

Minnesota Service Cooperatives
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$1.0K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Assignment: 
July 7, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Wages:  
$1,000 stipend, plus transportation, fees, and complete outfitting for trip
Not medical or dental benefit eligible. 
Primary Objective of Positions: 
Ensure a safe and fun adventure for BWCA Wilderness Program participants.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with other Guides in planning and coordinating a six day canoe trip to the BWCA for middle school and high school students 
2. Supervise students during transportation to and from the BWCA and at all times during the canoe camping trip.
3. Provide leadership and guidance to the students; provide instruction in wilderness camping practices, canoeing, and portaging, and leave no trace' practices. 
4. Assist students with equipment, portaging, campsite maintenance, cooking, cleanup, and canoeing. 
5. Manage student behavior; enforce District behavior guidelines, BWCA procedures, rules, trip safety rules, and no-impact camping practices. 
6. Ensure safe experience for students throughout the trip; handle injuries/accidents. 
7. Be visible and accessible at all times. 
8. Establish a positive and friendly relationship with students. 
9. Enforce District policies. 
10. Maintain a high level of professionalism.
Job Qualifications:
1. Experienced wilderness camper and canoeist.
2. Certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR (training will be provided, if needed).
3. Map and compass reading.
4. Understanding of all rules and regulations in the BWCA.
5. Evidence of successful experience teaching or working with teens
6. Positive, enthusiastic, respectful attitude
7. Ability to relate well to teens and parents
8. Commitment to program's high standards
9. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality


































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Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC) is a distinguished organization based in Saint Paul, MN, US, committed to serving the public sector across the state. Operating on the larger sphere of public sector services, MSC's core operations revolve around administering cooperative procurement, education, health, and risk management services for its members. Carrying a remarkable heritage originating from a statutory establishment in 1976, they are divided into seven geographical areas to distinctively serve cities, counties, schools and non-profit entities.

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201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Paul, MN, US

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