Job Description

Umiak Outfitters of Stowe Vermont has an opening for outdoor recreation students, looking to expand their knowledge and experience in outdoor programming and leadership. Umiak Outfitters has been a leader in Vermont for over 30 years, providing day and night time tours to thousands of clients each year. Umiak is a leading adventure provider for Hiking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Dog Sledding and more. Guide groups of 4-14 on 30 min to 4-hour day and nighttime Snowshoe, Extreme Sledding, X-Country/ Backcountry Skiing, and Boarding, and Dog Sledding adventures.

• Develop programming skills, trip planning, and equipment maintenance, trail building and maintenance, food preparation, emergency protocol, and more.

• Assist in Special Event Programs: Snowshoe, Extreme Sled, and Ski Demo's

• Develop sales skills: Participate in in-store clinics as well as on floor selling of trips and retail products.

• Learn valuable marking tools: writing press releases, brochure, and poster advertising, resort ambassador sales.

• Plan and facilitate special custom programs.

• Learn the reservation process and systems.

• Help transition outfitter from winter to summer programming.

• Assist in the development of new paddling programs.

• Applicants are required to have or attain: Basic First Aid and CPR certifications, have a valid drivers license and have previous outdoor leadership skills.