Featured Job: Fellowship for Emerging Leaders - Instructor

Launched in 2018, the Fellowship For Emerging Leaders was created to engage black, indigenous, people of color, and members of other historically marginalized groups by increasing access to employment at Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) and in the outdoor industry. The Emerging Leadership Fellowship provides an opportunity for training and obtaining field experience to fill an entry-level assistant instructor position during the summer season based in the Rocky Mountain Program (RMP) in Leadville, Colorado. This seasonal position begins in the summer (May) and ends in August. Paid training takes place prior to beginning your role as an assistant instructor. During the summer season, we strive for the Fellows to work between 20 and 30 course days as assistant instructors. Apply below! 

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Working for COBS is so much more than just a job. We are in the business of changing lives – those of our students and our staff. Whether joining for a few seasons or continuing as a “lifer,” your experiences with COBS will impact the rest of your life – both professionally and personally. We are always on the lookout for mission-driven professionals who are excited to bring their unique experiences and skills to our team. In exchange, we provide the incredible growth opportunity that comes with living and working in a community of amazing people unafraid to shine, as well as offer training and professional development.

We expect to post field positions for the 2022 season December 15th. If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page and see if we have answers for you. If you have any further inquiries please contact [email protected] or call (720) 765-7634.

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The Colorado Outward Bound School is committed to equal opportunity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote respect for all people and look for applicants and our employees to accept, celebrate and support each other, our students and our community. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability or any other category which may be protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

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