Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from March 1st, 2025 to October 31st, 2025.
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5 interns live and work on site at Deer Hill for the season.
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Responsibilities include: food packing, resupply, pack out, de-issue, driving, gear repair and maintenance, cooking, cleaning, administrative work and facility projects to upkeep Basecamp.
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Internship is logistic and operation focused.
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Weekly schedule varies to accommodate programming needs.
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March 19 - May 25 2025
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20 years of age minimum.
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Able to work legally in the United States.
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Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
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Ability to pass criminal background checks.
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Able to carry 50 pounds.
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Able to commit to the duration of the internship.
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Comfortable driving long distances and camping.
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Able to live and work cooperatively with others.
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Effective communication with people different from themselves.
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Willing to work long hours.
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Ability to take initiative and produce results
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Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Deer Hill Expeditions.
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Experience or a willingness to learn gear repair.
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Lodging provided.
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Supplemental food and meals available.
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Access to pro purchase programs.
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Join Field Staff River Training (~5 day river trip).
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Additional learning opportunities in Outdoor Education available.
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Potential opportunity to become an Assistant Instructor during our Summer Season.*
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*This is not a guaranteed benefit and is subject to approval by our Staff Manager.
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$ 1,518 stipend.
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We review applications on a rolling basis. You can expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks of submitting your completed application. Interviews on Google Meets typically occur within the following week. Following the interview, we reach out to candidates with a final decision a maximum of 2 weeks later.
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8 interns live and work on site at Deer Hill for the season.
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Responsibilities include: food packing, resupply, pack out, de-issue, driving, gear repair and maintenance, cooking, cleaning, administrative work and facility projects to upkeep Basecamp.
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Internship is logistic and operation focused.
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Weekly schedule varies to accommodate programming needs.
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May 25 - August 15 2025
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20 years of age minimum.
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Able to work legally in the United States.
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Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
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Ability to pass criminal background checks.
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Able to carry 50 pounds.
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Able to commit to the duration of the internship.
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Comfortable driving long distances and camping.
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Able to live and work cooperatively with others.
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Effective communication with people different from themselves.
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Willing to work long hours.
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Ability to take initiative and produce results
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Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Deer Hill Expeditions.
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Experience or a willingness to learn gear repair.
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Lodging provided.
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Supplemental food and meals available.
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Access to pro purchase programs.
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Join Summer Field Training (~5 day backcountry experience).
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Additional learning opportunities in Outdoor Education available.
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$1,816 stipend.
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We review applications on a rolling basis. You can expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks of submitting your completed application. Interviews on Google Meets typically occur within the following week. Following the interview, we reach out to candidates with a final decision a maximum of 2 weeks later.
- Supervise, manage, and mentor interns and volunteers while they are helping in the kitchen
- Do necessary prep work for meals, helping the other cooks prep for their meal if needed
- Manage refrigerated and dry food according to safety standards as well as the quantity of leftovers
- Help with meal planning based on ingredients available, ie: utilizing leftovers, using partial quantities etc.
- 20 years of age minimum
- Able to work legally in the United States pass CBI and FBI background checks
- Flexibility in hours worked
- Dependable and professional, with reliable phone access
- Ability to obtain Food Handlers card
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- $15-$18 per hour. DOE.
- Meals available during programming season.
- Access to industry pro purchase plan.
Spring Intern
Deer Hill’s Internship Program is an essential element of the Deer Hill community, both in spirit and in hard work. Interns live onsite and support Deer Hill programs and operations by preparing equipment, packing supplies, repairing gear, maintaining facilities, and facilitating resupplies. This internship offers a unique perspective and opportunity for interaction in the community of outdoor education. Interns work alongside field staff during transitions and resupplies, they help participants get outfitted with gear from our store, they work alongside our kitchen staff preparing meals, and they work with our Facility Manager preparing vehicles for use. With hands-on experience and guidance from Deer Hill administrative staff, Interns learn about the logistics and systems to facilitate multi-element wilderness expeditions and cross-cultural service projects.
Upon completion of the internship program, exceptional and motivated interns may be invited back to work with Deer Hill in an Assistant Instructor or Instructor role.
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Summer Intern
Deer Hill’s Internship Program is an essential element of the Deer Hill community, both in spirit and in hard work. Interns live onsite and support Deer Hill programs and operations by preparing equipment, packing supplies, repairing gear, maintaining facilities, and facilitating resupplies. This internship offers a unique perspective and opportunity for interaction in the community of outdoor education. Interns work alongside field staff during transitions and resupplies, they help participants get outfitted with gear from our store, they work alongside our kitchen staff preparing meals, and they work with our Facility Manager preparing vehicles for use. With hands-on experience and guidance from Deer Hill administrative staff, Interns learn about the logistics and systems to facilitate multi-element wilderness expeditions and cross-cultural service projects.
Upon completion of the internship program, exceptional and motivated interns may be invited back to work with Deer Hill in an Assistant Instructor or Instructor role.
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Cooks
Deer Hill Expeditions (DHE) is seeking to hire a skilled, motivated and experienced individual for a Kitchen Cook position. This position is staffed for the entire Deer Hill operating season and scheduling depends on Deer Hill’s needs. Primary responsibilities include cooking planned meals and baked desserts, preparing food for the field, maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the kitchen. Deer Hill’s operating season is fast paced and includes long days. This position requires dedication, active leadership, clear communication skills, mentoring skills, initiative, patience, and humor. The ideal candidate is attentive to details and deadlines, organized, self-motivated, and adaptable.
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How to Apply
Fill out the application through our website here, please make sure to address any pertinent experience, including professional and personal experience, that is relevant to this position.
Contact Info
- Sam Ryden
- operations@deerhillexpeditions.com
- (970) 533-7492
- deerhillexpeditions.com
