The Base Camp Crew is a new role created for the 2024 season. The goal is to help bridge the gap between our participants and trip leaders. Transitioning from participant to guide can be difficult, and the amount of previously unnoticed work that goes into running a successful trip can be overwhelming. As part of the Base Camp Crew, you will gain first-hand experience leading groups, guiding on the water, and teaching new skills while also helping make sure our base camp in Ennis, MT is running smoothly. That means you may be mowing lawns, fixing trailers, cleaning gear, and general maintenance. What you get out of this experience will hinge upon what you put in. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work hard, and excited about the opportunity. When the work is done right you will have plenty of time to fish, access to vans/rafts, and all your expenses paid for a pretty epic summer in Montana.
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Job Description
The Base Camp Crew consists of graduating seniors entering their first year of college. As part of the crew, you must be ready for your job to change daily and often hourly. When groups are at base camp, you help trips run smoothly by becoming an enthusiastic member of the leadership team. You may be on the water helping guide participants, taking photos for parents, running food prep, or teaching a knot-tying lesson. In the evening, you will be helping with the cook crew, leading an evening activity, facilitating a positive environment around camp, or back out on the water. When groups aren't around base camp you may be helping with maintenance around camp, scouting some rivers, or helping plan, shop for, and organize food.
Job Requirements
Open to graduating high school seniors 18 and older. We are looking for candidates who will work hard, take initiative, be a role model for participants, and have fun while they do it. It is not enough to enjoy the time off on the water. You must be genuinely excited to be around participants, help teach, build on your leadership skills, and take pride in doing the behind-the-scenes work that allows our trips to run smoothly.
Base Camp Crew can not drive vehicles with participants inside but must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
A minimum of a Wilderness First Aid certification is required. If you do not already have a WFA certification, you can get certified through our partnership with Base Medical for 50% off.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Camp Crew receives:
$150 Stipend per week for weeks 1-4. $175 per week for any subsequent weeks.
Room and board are provided in the form of wall tents at our base camp in Ennis, MT. The only times you will need to spend money while on contract are for personal fishing equipment or meals you choose not to eat at camp.
Access to pro deals with the most well-known outdoor, fly fishing, and camping brands, including Orvis, Sage, Scientific Anglers, Patagonia, Smith, and more.
The opportunity to build on your leadership and guiding skills alongside experienced professionals.
Work alongside like-minded new friends you will most likely still be fishing with 5, 10, and 15 years later.
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