Work For Outdoor Pursuits
Looking for a way to build leadership skills, connect with the Wake Forest community, and spend more time outdoors? Join the Outdoor Pursuits team!
We hire students in two primary roles:
Trip Leader
Outdoor Pursuits Trip Leaders lead students on outdoor adventures including backpacking, climbing, and paddling. Trip Leaders receive comprehensive training in outdoor leadership, risk management, group facilitation, and technical skills to create safe and meaningful experiences for participants.
Leaders participate in a 10-day immersive leadership training program focused on outdoor leadership, risk management, group facilitation, and backcountry skills. Following training, leaders put their skills into practice by leading our Wilderness to Wake pre-orientation program.
Applications open each spring.
Before applying, applicants must complete:
- 3 OP Trips
- Trip Leading 101 & 102 Courses (Run each Fall Semester)
Climbing Wall Attendant
Climbing Wall Attendants help create a fun, welcoming, and safe environment at the Outdoor Pursuits Climbing Wall. Responsibilities include assisting new climbers, managing the facility, performing safety checks, and building community within the climbing wall.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.