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Star Guides Wilderness Therapy

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Outdoor Youth Mentor

Saint George, UT · On-site

$165 - $246/day

Star Guides is a wilderness therapy program that takes at-risk youth backpacking in Utah's desert backcountry. Our clients issues include ADD, depression, anxiety, sexual behavioral problems, and ...

State of Connecticut

$133.82 - $185.85/hr

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), Wilderness School offers high impact wilderness programs intended to foster positive youth development. The Wilderness School is a ...

Salvation Army

Wilderness/Logistics Assistant

Estes Park, CO · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

... Program Director and with the help of the Camp Director and Divisional Youth Secretaries. • Responsible for the spiritual welfare of the campers and staff alongside the Wilderness Program Team and ...

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B'hootz Mentor

Berkeley, CA

$21 - $28/hr

Paid earned sick leave * 25% off Wilderness Torah youth programs for any children * Free attendance to any virtual Wilderness Torah classes and courses, and discounts on all in person events

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B'hootz Mentor

Berkeley, CA

$21 - $28/hr

Paid earned sick leave * 25% off Wilderness Torah youth programs for any children * Free attendance to any virtual Wilderness Torah classes and courses, and discounts on all in person events

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B'hootz Mentor

Berkeley, CA

$21 - $28/hr

Paid earned sick leave * 25% off Wilderness Torah youth programs for any children * Free attendance to any virtual Wilderness Torah classes and courses, and discounts on all in person events

Eckerd Connects

Outdoor Youth Counselor

Floral City, FL · On-site

$36K/yr

Maintain a positive attitude in a wilderness setting, with exposure to outdoors and/or weather ... About our Program Camp E-Nini-Hassee was founded in 1969 by Jack and Ruth Eckerd as the first ...

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B'Naiture Mentor

Berkeley, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Mentor for Middle School Age Youth Start Date: August 2026 Part-time Role This Wilderness Torah program weaves Jewish spirituality, tradition, and teachings with personal challenges, outdoor skills ...

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How much do wilderness youth program jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for wilderness youth program in the United States is $54,135.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Wilderness Youth Program vs Wilderness Guide?

AspectWilderness Youth ProgramWilderness Guide
Required credentialsCPR/First Aid, outdoor leadership certifications, background checksCPR/First Aid, outdoor skills certifications, guiding licenses
Work environmentGroup settings with youth, educational and recreational outdoor activitiesLeading outdoor expeditions, guiding clients or groups in wilderness areas
Employer and industry usageNonprofits, educational organizations, youth development programsTour companies, adventure outfitters, outdoor recreation industry

The Wilderness Youth Program focuses on educating and mentoring youth through outdoor activities, often within structured programs run by nonprofits or educational institutions. In contrast, a Wilderness Guide primarily leads outdoor expeditions for clients or groups, emphasizing safety and navigation skills. While both roles require outdoor certifications and safety training, the Wilderness Youth Program emphasizes youth development, whereas the Wilderness Guide centers on guiding and adventure tourism.

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Infographic showing various Wilderness Youth Program job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,135 per year, or $26 per hour.
Share and teach your outdoor living skills with underserved youth!

Share and teach your outdoor living skills with underserved youth!

Wilderness Works

Atlanta, GA • On-site

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Job description

Wilderness Works serves disadvantaged youth from the Atlanta area.

The Wilderness Works program called Field Camp allows youth opportunities to camp, hike and backpack in National Forests and National Parks. Wilderness Works takes young people to Rocky Mountain, Glacier, Yosemite, Mount Rainier, Olympic, Great Smoky Mountain, Cumberland Island and more national parks.

Maybe you have meaningful experience in outdoor living including camping, hiking and backpacking. Wilderness Works is looking for volunteers inclined to enthusiastically teach the skills they know so that disadvantaged youth might be excited to venture out into the wild!

Your experience with meal preparation on the trail can also be a great source of information.

Wilderness Works also teaches about canoeing and topics around conservation, flora, fauna, ecology, geology and more. Do you have knowledge you can share about these subjects and more? Maybe you can contribute to our programming.

Maybe you can join us on the trail!

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