Kroka is seeking Wilderness Educator to join us for the 2022 program season! Kroka’s wilderness leaders envision, design and execute programs that have consistent life-changing impacts on children and youth. Our staff live and work in community and practice what they teach. They are visionaries, risk-takers, and role models. They are committed to mastery of their skills and to awakening consciousness and altruistic will in young people.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:


Love of teaching and mentoring children and youth: enjoys working with a wide range of ages, with documented and referenced previous teaching experience.

Previous wilderness expedition experience in remote environments, or an excitement to learn!

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Adventure sports expertise in one of Kroka’s adventure sports (such as whitewater paddling, rock climbing, caving, mountaineering, back-country skiing, mountain biking, surfing, or another adventure sport with similar set of skills.)

Commitment to personal fitness: working at Kroka is physically demanding and requires a high level of fitness and excellent work ethic. You will be expected to wake early for shared work on the farm and participate joyously in the strenuous work of living close to the land. You will cook meals over the fire, lift canoes, set climbs on mountainsides and navigate challenging overland routes.

Commitment to ecologically conscious living and simplified personal needs. Experience living and working in community.

Professional certifications and education College degree and/or equivalent life experience, and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification.

To learn more and to apply, visit www.kroka.org/hiring or email jobs@kroka.org