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 elite training and professional development.

Field Positions

On an annual basis, COBS hires field staff, the folks who are on the ground working directly with our students. The three primary field positions open to new applicants include Assistant Instructors, Logistics Coordinators and Interns. To read more about seasonal field-based work opportunities, read on here. Applications open in the middle of December each year. Please check back here then to apply.

Administrative Positions

As field staff on course supports our students, our field staff are supported by our administrative team. Our mission drives these professionals, who invest in making it happen from behind the scenes. Each of our base camps in Leadville and Moab have their own program-specific administrative teams who oversee hiring, training, scheduling and supervising staff, managing equipment and logistics, safety and policy development, program development and so much more. The Denver office houses the business operations such as Development, Marketing, Finance and Student Services. To view seasonal, long contract and permanent openings on our administrative team, read on here.

Please do not call us regarding employment.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

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.