Internal Initiatives: Our Compass in this Work
We are committed to professionalizing outdoor education careers and providing sustainable, livable jobs in this field. Our goal is to retain a strong, diverse team who enjoy their jobs and feel aligned in living our values and principles.
We do this by:
Implementing equitable hiring practices, training, and ongoing support.
Offering competitive, equitable pay and benefits.
Maintaining a sustainable workload with regular check-ins.
Creating an intentionally supportive, welcoming work culture with group agreements, shared food, teambuilding, story-telling, and space for feedback, reflection, and growth.
Recruiting people who reflect school communities.
Maintaining transparency with all staff as we work toward justice and organizational goals.
Providing frequent opportunities for professional development.