Retreats & Conferences Facilitator

As a facilitator with our retreats and conferences program, you will help adults and students reconnect with one another, explore the outdoors, celebrate their successes, and support their social-emotional learning growth while engaging in a fun day or overnight camp experience.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a real impact on 6,000–8,000 guests each semester

• Build confidence, leadership & SEL (social emotional learning) skills through outdoor experiences

• Join an award-winning, mission-driven program

• Fun, supportive team with global staff connections

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate outdoor/camp activities with a Core Value lens: climbing, archery, fire building, kayaking, nature, team-building, etc. Training is provided!

• Create a safe, inclusive environment and model 4-H values

• Work closely with a collaborative team

What We Provide

• No Cost On-site housing (water, electric, A/C, Heat, & furnished)

• $84 per day within a 5 day standard work week

• Meals when the dining hall is open for guests

• Access to activities within your training when not on duty

Training & Growth

• Provided certifications (CPR, First Aid, plus optional specialty trainings)

• Technical outdoor skills: ropes, lifeguarding, target sports, and facilitation

• Weekly professional development + mentorship

• Resume-building leadership & teaching experience

Work Environment

• Beautiful outdoor setting: Flint Hills Prairie, trails, river front, lake/pond, camp environment

• Seasonal structure great for students & travelers

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older

• Availability of 5 days a week with overnights

• Team-oriented and adaptable

• Willing to complete required certifications (provided)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.

Dates of Employment:

This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during Fall (late August-early December).