Outdoor / Wilderness Field Director

Welcome to Summit Achievement of Stow, ME

Summit Achievement of Stow, ME is a nationally recognized private pay, residential outdoor behavioral healthcare program, combining therapeutic wilderness programming and tailored academics to better serve adolescents with mild to moderate social, emotional and educational issues.

Position: Wilderness / Outdoor Field Director

Location: Stow, Maine

Pay Rate: $53K-$58K Plus Excellent Benefits

Schedule: 4 Days/Week

About Summit Achievement:

Summit Achievement combines outdoor experiences, academics, and residential living to provide a unique therapeutic program for adolescents in Stow, Maine. Our mission is to empower students to achieve personal growth, academic success, and emotional well-being in a nurturing and supportive environment. Through a blend of classroom academics, individualized and group therapy, and outdoor adventures, we help students overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive both personally and academically. At Summit Achievement, we believe in the transformative power of education, nature, and community, and we are dedicated to guiding each student on their journey towards a brighter future.

Position Overview:

As a Field Director, you will play a pivotal role in managing guides and ensuring the smooth operation of our Achievement and Traverse programs. This position offers an opportunity for personal and professional development, allowing you to enhance your leadership, mentorship, logistical, and crisis management skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and promoting the professional development of our staff.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supervise, support, and mentor guides through regular check-ins and field visits.

· Spend time supervising and participating in programming, fostering a hands-on approach to leadership and mentorship.

· Facilitate meetings and trainings with current guides and new staff.

· Provide actionable feedback to staff to facilitate their professional development.

· Manage crisis situations and guide staff in crisis management in the field, on campus, and as the Director on Duty.

· Coordinate new student intakes and orientations.

· Manage inventory of expedition gear.

· Emphasize professionalism in communication with staff, families, and external agencies.

Schedule:

· The schedule will rotate every 8 weeks between three Field Directors as outlined below

· Tuesday - Friday: 10:30am – 8:30pm (in the field Thursday into Friday – early departure)

· Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

· Saturday - Tuesday: 10:30am – 8:30pm

What You’ll Gain:

· Personal and Professional Development: Take the next step in your career and enhance your leadership, mentorship, and crisis management skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescents.

· Training and Support: Receive additional training and support to excel in your new role, furthering your expertise in the field of adolescent development and leadership.

· Community Engagement: Create bonds within our supportive professional community, fostering connections and collaboration with like-minded individuals.

· Rewarding Experience: Find fulfillment in the knowledge that your efforts are positively shaping the lives of our students and contributing to their personal growth and academic success.

· Professional Certifications and Conferences: Opportunities to attend conferences and to earn AEE Certifications, ACA certifications, AMGA Certifications, Crisis Management and De-escalation trainer certifications, etc.

Summit Achievement is a licensed and accredited residential treatment center, is located in the beautiful White Mountain Region of Maine. Guided by positive reinforcement and the power of choice, our outcomes-focused program employs effective therapeutic and educational principles. We are here to help and have been guiding young people and their families forward in their lives since 1996. Through the process of engaging therapy, classroom academics, and exciting wilderness expeditions, students experience the therapeutic benefit of outdoor adventure-based activities while learning to manage the demands of a more traditional environment.

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Want to apply? Here’s the plan:

• Submit your resume.
• We’ll reach out and schedule an interview.
• Get started on the first day of your best new career!

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Summit Achievement is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

https://summitachievement.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,000 - $58,000