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Work at 100 Elk

Work at 100 Elk

If you love the outdoors and working with students in an inspiring, active environment, then working for 100 Elk may be for you.


The 100 Elk Outdoor Center is a fun, rewarding place to work. We employ seasonal, part-time and full-time staff to support our outdoor education programs in the fall and spring.

Our staff comes from a variety of backgrounds and interests, so if you would like to learn more, we’d enjoy hearing from you. Applicants are considered and decisions made as applications arrive, so apply early!

Program Seasons

  • Spring season: mid-April through late May
  • Fall season: mid-August through late October

Current Openings

100 Elk Seasonal Instructor

100 Elk Seasonal Instructor Job Description

Seasonal Staff Benefits

  • Receive hourly pay, including overtime.
  • On property housing.
  • Qualify for pay raise if you are a lifeguard or corral staff.
  • Live in a community of Christian Scientists.
  • Work with public and private school students ranging from elementary to high school age.
  • Live, work and play in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains.
  • Have most weekends off!
  • Build upon or learn new technical skills by leading activities such as the high ropes course, rock gym, canoeing, team building, ecology, archery and more.
  • Gain leadership and public speaking experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as an outdoor education professional with school and youth groups.
  • Facilitate a wide variety of outdoor center activities.
  • Create lesson plans appropriate for group size, time, age and interests.
  • Oversee group management and coordinate with chaperones.
  • Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safety of participants.
  • Share knowledge of the area’s natural history and ecology.
  • Assist in supervision and clean-up of lodge during meals.
  • Oversee participant rec time including actively running games and lake activities.
  • Participate in program preparation and clean up, including staff meetings and debriefs.
  • Complete staff training school and season shutdown.

To Apply

  • Submit a resume via email to [email protected].
  • Complete the online application and note which season(s) you are applying for.
  • Seasonal Staff Application

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About Us 1

"I think what impressed me the most was the atmosphere of elevated thought, joy, expectation, and genuine love."

100 Elk Guest

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2018-11-29T15:00:38+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"I think what impressed me the most was the atmosphere of elevated thought, joy, expectation, and genuine love."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-1/

About Us 2

"I left with a better understanding of how to work in a team and how even being a silent leader is doing a big part.”

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:02:07+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"I left with a better understanding of how to work in a team and how even being a silent leader is doing a big part.”
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-2/

About Us 3

"Thank you so much for teaching me new ideas on life."

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:04:30+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"Thank you so much for teaching me new ideas on life."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-3/

About Us 4

"The Leap of Faith showed me that even after I said, ‘No, I can’t do it,’ I shouldn’t have doubted myself because I made it."

100 Elk Staff

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:06:17+00:00

100 Elk Staff

"The Leap of Faith showed me that even after I said, ‘No, I can’t do it,’ I shouldn’t have doubted myself because I made it."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-4/

About Us 5

"Overall, this trip has helped me learn who I want to be and who I am. I will use these new skills in my everyday life from now on."

100 Elk Staff

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:07:10+00:00

100 Elk Staff

"Overall, this trip has helped me learn who I want to be and who I am. I will use these new skills in my everyday life from now on."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-5/
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Staff Quote 1

"Incredible! The staff went out of their way to make everyone feel loved and important."

100 Elk Guest

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2018-10-31T15:44:59+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"Incredible! The staff went out of their way to make everyone feel loved and important."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/staff-quote-1/

Staff Quote 2

"Huge shoutout to [one of the staff members] who listened to our suggestions, and really made the students feel loved and valued."

100 Elk Guest

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2018-10-31T16:15:32+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"Huge shoutout to [one of the staff members] who listened to our suggestions, and really made the students feel loved and valued."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/staff-quote-2/

Staff Quote 3

"Respectful, kind and inspiring. I loved how they tied the elements or objectives into how it relates to their own lives."

100 Elk Guest

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2018-10-31T16:16:42+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"Respectful, kind and inspiring. I loved how they tied the elements or objectives into how it relates to their own lives."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/staff-quote-3/

Possibilities Quote 1

"I learned many new skills, including trust and teamwork. None of this could have happened without the 100 Elk staff."

100 Elk Guest

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2018-10-31T16:19:42+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"I learned many new skills, including trust and teamwork. None of this could have happened without the 100 Elk staff."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/possibilities-quote-1/

Possibilities Quote 3

"This trip has helped me learn who I want to be and who I am. I will use these new skills in my everyday life from now on."

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-10-31T16:22:03+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"This trip has helped me learn who I want to be and who I am. I will use these new skills in my everyday life from now on."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/possibilities-quote-3/

Rainbow

"The 100 Elk staff have this gentle approach in working with our people, offering encouragement and simple little steps."

Todd Herzer, Former President, Rainbow Valley Resource Network

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2018-10-31T16:29:06+00:00

Todd Herzer, Former President, Rainbow Valley Resource Network

"The 100 Elk staff have this gentle approach in working with our people, offering encouragement and simple little steps."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/rainbow/

Urban Scholars

"The staff are flexible and consistently go above and beyond to support our large group of high school students and staff."

Sarah McGill, LCSW, Program Manager, Denver Urban Scholars

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-10-31T16:31:03+00:00

Sarah McGill, LCSW, Program Manager, Denver Urban Scholars

"The staff are flexible and consistently go above and beyond to support our large group of high school students and staff."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/urban-scholars/

Urban Scholars 2

"The team at 100 Elk is always willing to be creative and work in true partnership with us to set the stage for powerful transformation in the lives of our students."

Sarah McGill, LCSW, Program Manager, Denver Urban Scholars

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-10-31T16:31:33+00:00

Sarah McGill, LCSW, Program Manager, Denver Urban Scholars

"The team at 100 Elk is always willing to be creative and work in true partnership with us to set the stage for powerful transformation in the lives of our students."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/urban-scholars-2/

Possibilities 4

"Thanks to you I was able to enjoy myself more and not be so worried. Your positive energy was a great kickoff to my 8th grade year!"

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-10-31T16:32:20+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"Thanks to you I was able to enjoy myself more and not be so worried. Your positive energy was a great kickoff to my 8th grade year!"
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/possibilities-4/

About Us 3

"Thank you so much for teaching me new ideas on life."

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:04:30+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"Thank you so much for teaching me new ideas on life."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-3/

About Us 1

"I think what impressed me the most was the atmosphere of elevated thought, joy, expectation, and genuine love."

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:00:38+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"I think what impressed me the most was the atmosphere of elevated thought, joy, expectation, and genuine love."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-1/

About Us 2

"I left with a better understanding of how to work in a team and how even being a silent leader is doing a big part.”

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2018-11-29T15:02:07+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"I left with a better understanding of how to work in a team and how even being a silent leader is doing a big part.”
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/about-us-2/

Staff Quote 4

"The staff are super friendly, professional and strong when they needed to be."

100 Elk Guest

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2019-01-16T15:39:25+00:00

100 Elk Guest

"The staff are super friendly, professional and strong when they needed to be."
https://100elk.org/outdoor-ed/testimonials/staff-quote-4/
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P.O. Box 2036 | 18325 County Road #366 | Buena Vista, CO 81211-2036
888.543.4849 | [email protected]

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