Summer Camp Coordinator – (June 8th – August 31st)  we are looking for a responsible individual with previous camp experience to lead a team of 6-9 staff in;  camp prep and set up and the implementation of Ancestral Knowledge programs and curriculum for groups of 15-40 day campers ages 7-17. Implementation includes; running program activities, group management, risk management and providing leadership to the teaching team. You must be 20 years of age or older with experience in wilderness and naturalist skills, certified in CPR/first aid, and pass a MD State and FBI background check.

Pay Rate: $22-$30/hour

Program Coordinator –  (August 15th- June 1st)  we are looking for a responsible individual  to organize, prepare and lead in the implementation of Ancestral Knowledge Programs and curriculum for groups of 10-40 participants ages 7-17. Implementation includes; running program activities, group management, risk management and providing leadership to the teaching team. You must be 20 years of age or older with experience in wilderness and naturalist skills, certified in CPR/first aid, and pass a MD State and FBI background check.

Pay Rate: $22–$30/hour

Lead Instructor -Responsible for the implementation of Ancestral Knowledge Programs and curriculum for groups of seven to fourteen youth ages 7-14. Implementation includes; running program activities, group management, risk management and providing leadership to your teaching team.

Pay Rate$18-$22/hour

Instructor requirements:

  • Must be age 18 years or older.
  • Must have be proficient in the skills we teach
  • Must have transportation to program locations
  • Must pass MD CPS and FBI background checks
  • Must be certified in CPR/first aid

Seasonal or Year round positions available. Send us an email and resume if you are interested.

Assistant Instructor – Instructors are responsible for the implementation of Ancestral Knowledge Programs for groups of of seven to fourteen youth ages 7-14. Implementation includes; running program activities guided by Lead Instructor, preparing materials for group activities, instruction of skills, and supervision of students.

Pay Rate $15-$18/hour

Assistant Instructor requirements:

  • Must be age 18 years or older.
  • Must have a clear understanding and abilities in the skills we teach
  • Must have transportation to program locations
  • Must pass MD CPS and FBI background checks
  • Must be certified in CPR/first aid

Seasonal or Year round positions available. Send us an email and resume if you are interested.

Instructors Apprenticeship – This is for those who are serious about becoming a wilderness guide or instructor for our year round programming and summer camps.   Each week the apprentice will be given lessons in wilderness skills and put on task to complete those skills.  During the days of programming the apprentices will assist the instructors with daily program responsibilities including:  assisting in the implementation of Ancestral Knowledge Programs. Implementation includes preparing materials for group activities, supervision of students, instruction of skills,  and assisting with special projects.

All apprentices will receive 50% of their total registration fees as a bonus after fulfilling their instructor contracts.

Apprentice requirements:

  • Must be age 16-18 years old.
  • Must have been a CIT or be approved by staff and pass a skills test
  • Must have transportation to program locations
  • Must pass MD CPS and FBI background checks
  • Must be certified in CPR/first aid

Counselor in Training Program (CIT)- Our CIT program guides former students in how to be effective leaders and role models in a capacity that benefits the participants, program, and themselves.  Our CIT Program is the next step for our students who would like to pursue more outdoor skills and continue to be involved with our programs. Teens will gain key skills to be more confident and learn new ways to grasp their power and strengths and apply them in a mentoring capacity.

CITs are the bridge between the staff and the student as they role model and encourage younger kids to have on how to benefit the most from our programs. Most importantly they will be part of the teaching team, learning new responsibilities and skills that will help them transition into adulthood.

All CIT’s receive 50% off of their registration fees.

Requirements:

  • Must be age 14-17 years old
  • Have already participated in AK programs, either summer camps or homeschool programs.
  • Must be able to; build and light a one match fire, create strong cordage, ID two cordage plants in the wild, and build a debris hut

Volunteer Program

There several ways to volunteer:

1. Fundraising Volunteer- Assist in coordinating annual fundraising events

2. Event and Booth Volunteer – Representing AK at public events and information days

3. Workshop Volunteer- Once you have participated in one of our workshops you are eligible to come back to that same program as a volunteer.  Volunteering during one of our workshops is a wonderful way to experience the instruction once again. Your job as a volunteer is to help with class set up, assist students and instructors as needed and to inspire by working on the skills being taught.

4. Summer Camp Volunteer- Most of our need for volunteers is during the summer overnight camps. The bulk of the volunteer work revolves around the kitchen. We rely on our helpers to assist the cooks in food preparation and other kitchen duties. This help is greatly needed, and greatly appreciated. As a volunteer there is plenty free time to work on skills or just enjoy the beautiful setting of our camp.

If you are interested in volunteering please send us and email and let us know how you would like to help.

If you are interested in a staff or CIT position with Ancestral Knowledge please complete our application 

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