Are you looking for a fun-filled, growth-oriented summer? Here at DHE we'll take kids into the wilderness and enjoy the following activities:

• Cross-cultural indigenous learning experiences with a service element
• Flatwater Canoeing
• Whitewater Rafting
• Flatwater Rafting
• Mountain Backpacking and peak attempts
• Canyon Backpacking
• Canyon Rappelling/ Canyoneering
• Day Hiking

Our field staff bring diverse passions, lived experiences, technical expertise, and unique talents. They are united by a shared dedication to delivering educational, engaging, and meaningful programs to students through the transformative power of wilderness and reciprocal service. Each day, they collaborate to foster authentic connections and interpersonal growth, both in their students and within their teams. Field staff embrace the profound privilege of guiding participants through challenges and adversity, helping them deepen their relationships with the wilderness, with others, and with themselves. They arrive with a commitment to continuous learning and personal development, embodying the values they aim to instill.

Deer Hill Expeditions seeks field staff who can bring our mission to life, turning our core values into lasting lessons for themselves and those they serve. Effective communication is essential for all DHE employees, including active listening, clear expression of boundaries and expectations to coworkers and participants, and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback. A strong background in group facilitation and the ability to teach diverse student groups, typically ages 11–18, are highly valued. Field staff harness the breathtaking landscapes of the Four Corners region, employing tools such as whitewater rafting, backpacking, canoeing, and immersive Indigenous cultural experiences to create impactful, place-based experiential learning opportunities.

DHE field staff are trained to assess and manage risks across a variety of wilderness environments. Through rigorous initial training and ongoing professional development, they become skilled, confident, and empowered outdoor educators, ready to lead and inspire. 

An instructor team typically maintains a ratio of 5:1. Field staff are employed on a contract basis. Positions for spring, summer, or both are available. The majority of hiring happens between November and January, though applications are always accepted on a rolling basis. Field staff are supported and managed by the Staff Manager.