Employment
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Now Accepting Applications for Field Staff Positions and Internships
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Program Intern: |
Hiring for spring 2012 is closed. Now accepting applications for fall position (Internship runs August 2-October 31). |
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Public Relations Intern: |
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2012. (Internship runs April 4 through July 16) |
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Lead Naturalist-River Guide: |
We continually accept guest guide resumes. Guest guides should have a current Utah River Guide license, current medical certificates and be familiar with CFI stretches of river. |
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Apprentice Naturalist-River Guide/Assistant Guide: Seasonal. |
2012 application period is closed. Please apply for 2013 by December 1, 2012. For anyone new to CFI, our stretches of river, operations and curriculum, we ask you take the six week Apprentice training program which would be followed by employment as Assistant Naturalist-River Guide. You must have completed medical certifications by time of application or proof of enrollment in course to finish by March 14. See description for details. |
| 900 Hour AMERICORPS: Field Camp Operations Assistant |
2012 application period is closed. Please apply for 2013 by December 1, 2012. Position runs April 5th through October 31st with a summer break (June 22-August 15). This is a combined position for 900 hours during the spring and fall with a summer break. State Host is Utah Conservation Corps but APPLY DIRECTLY TO CFI by email or mail. |
Application Process for ALL POSITIONS:
To apply, submit the following by mail or email:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three references with email addresses and telephone numbers
4. Photocopy of a)current certifications b)driver's license c) motor vehicle report current within 1 year
Please see specific job descriptions, may have additional requirements for application.
Submit to: Personnel
Canyonlands Field Institute
Box 68
Moab, UT 84532
email:
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Periodically CFI evaluates hiring needs. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. If we don't have current or permanent openings, we will keep your resume on file for up to two years.
For more information, please contact us by email.
General Seasonal Employee Info:
1) Housing: CFI has a small bunkhouse above our warehouse available mid-March through October. We do provide tent/tipi housing while working at camp. Apprentices, Americorps member, and interns complete 8 hours of service work/month in exchange for housing. Once Apprentices become regular employees, and if they choose to continue to be in CFI housing, they will complete 8 hours of service work/month and pay $100/month towards housing costs (deducted from paycheck). We require a fully refundable $100 security deposit from all bunkhouse tenants payable upon arrival (cash, check, or credit card.) Work trade includes cleaning, maintenance, and special projects on site. Guests of guides may stay on limited basis for a fee with occupancy for guides and volunteers as priority. In the bunkhouse, there is one shared bedroom, open living room space with bunks, a small kitchen, and bathroom/shower plus storage space for outdoor gear in warehouse. (Note the $100 month rent does not apply to interns but the housing security deposit of $100 does. ) If you plan to rent in town, estimate $350/bedroom/month or thereabouts, there are also commercial campgrounds if you have a camp trailer, etc. It is not practical to plan on "camping out" for your entire 8 months especially when it gets hot and the knats come out! Guest are welcome on programs with advance approval, registration and payment of guest fees.
2) Pets are not allowed on CFI programs; we discourage you bringing a pet for your seasonal work period unless you have housing/care arranged for it.
3) Schedules are firmed up 7 days in advance. Due to government assigned launch dates that can be any day of the week for certain river stretches. Our apprentice, training, and program schedule does not follow a M-F pattern. Guides are asked to remain flexible during their season of employment due to sometimes last minute group size changes. Guides work approximately 22-24 days month depending on skill level and familiarity with our trails and rivers. Approximately 2 of these days will be "standby," meaning you are expected to be available for day tour or shuttle work if available but will not be paid for the day unless there is booking/need. You will have 24 hours notice for the standby days. We think adequate rest is critical for peak and safe performance and thus avoid "back to back" trips for guides except in emergency situations.
4) Values/lifestyle: Please note that CFI chooses to operate "on nature’s terms" in unplugged environments without cell phones or radios. We stress experience, maturity and good judgement in our selection of trip leaders and provide training on rescue and evacuations. For the sake of providing healthy lifestyle role models, we operate in non-smoking environments. No alcohol is allowed on student trips and on adult/family trips is allowed only in camp in moderation. No illegal drug use is tolerated. Couples may be hired but are usually scheduled to work on different trips with some mutual time off arranged. We encourage honest, tactful communication and respectful interactions with participants and co-workers.
5) Incentives Travel assistance is provided for returning guides up front and for new guides and interns upon subsequent departures and returns. There are raises granted for additional education and certifications, for returning guides in consecutive seasons, and for exceptional work. There is a completion award for completing the entire length of the season. CFI provides scholarships to a Westwater River Rescue Workshop for apprentices. River equipment may be rented by employees during program break in July and in winter months.
6) Gear: Apprentice Guides and new employees are welcome to use CFI camping and personal river gear such as Personal Flotation Devices, river bags for the first few months but are expected to buy their own personal gear by July. Employees can order on prodeal bases during the months they are employed (only for themselves, not for friends). Apprentices will be awarded a starter rigging bag in April.
ABOUT MOAB and CFI
Moab, a former uranium boomtown, is located four hours south of Salt Lake City, and eight hours northwest of Albuquerque. Moab is a seasonal tourist town with a diverse population of about 6,000 people that sees up to a million visitors per year. Surrounded by 12,000’ peaks, red-rock canyons, and the Colorado River, Moab is a mecca for outdoor activity. The nearest sizable town – Grand Junction, CO population 50,000 – is a 2 hour drive away. Moab is in high desert country, with an elevation of 4,500 ft. Daytime highs range from below 30 degrees to above 110 degrees, with nighttime temperatures typically 20-30 degrees cooler. The town has dozens of restaurants, a movie theater, a bookstore, a natural-foods store, a high number of community organiztions, and all the basic services. There is no regular public transportation; a bicycle or car is necessary to get around town.
For more info about Moab, visit http://www.moab-utah.com
CFI’s goal is to help ensure a sustainable future for the Colorado Plateau through education; our primary audiences are children, teachers, writers, and students. CFI’s programs teach natural science, history, backcountry and river skills, civics, and communications. Programs take place on public land across Southeast Utah, and on the Green, San Juan, Dolores, and Colorado rivers.
CFI teaches an average of 5000 participant days per year in program services. The annual operating budget of the Institute is approximately $300,000; 80% in tuition and 20% through public support. CFI employs approximately 3 year round staff and 6-10 seasonal staff including interns and apprentices.
We offer a broad range of program experiences in a variety of locations. Our instructor-guides are never "bored" with routines; you will find your work with CFI stimulating in terms of co-worker, guest faculty, training and varied geographical and teaching settings. We seek people with positive, mature attitudes, willing to do what it takes to make the business hum.
You will become familiar with many aspects of running a small business that specializes in nature tourism and youth education in back country settings. Once you work a full season, you are well-positioned for future "best" teaching/guiding opportunities and leadership positions with us.
Additional Benefits:
- Extensive training program for new guides in CFI river and land operation, including river rescue, and the opportunity to shadow experienced instructors.
- CFI and gear use gift certificates ( issued following completion of contract and remaining in good standing; and at least 50 days employment; CFI certificates can be used for first aid and other courses or given to friends; gear use certificate towards off season river gear rental)
- Pro deals for selected outdoor gear manufacturers; employee must be employed during month of order and follow established protocols and calendar for ordering (orders for employee only, not friends).
- Opportunity to represent CFI at public relation or professional conference or make contact with schools, may be at own expense or some assistance provided depending on circumstance.
- Professional recommendations for future employment or graduate school (latter requires small processing fee; job references are gratis)
UTAH RIVER GUIDE LICENSING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Utah Division of Parks and Recreation/River Running in Utah
Moab office: 435-259-3750; Salt Lake City office: 801-538-7220
www.stateparks.utah.gov/boating/commercial-boating
Please note that CFI is smoke and tobacco free workplace which includes all property, buildings, vehicles and camps. Canyonlands Field Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, marital status, religion or physical disability. Reasonable accommodation will be made for physical disabilities.
