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WELCOME TO OUTWARD BOUND. WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE.

Outward Bound is challenging by design. Thriving here takes compassion, a learning mindset, and a deep desire to do meaningful work. And just like our students on course: we are crew, not passengers. This means everyone contributes. Our successes are shared, and our challenges are our opportunities. From the office to the field, we are growing together.

As a leading organization in experiential education, our instructors are accomplished educators, with extensive experience and training in technical and facilitation skills. Our logistical staff, program teams, and administrative staff are passionate about our mission and are critical to supporting our operations in the communities where we work, live, and play. 

Learn more about our instructor, logistical and administrative staffs below.

INSTRUCTORS
LOGISTICS
ADMINISTRATION

FEATURED JOBS

Administrative Assistant,
Outward Bound USA
Remote in USA - See job description for States
$20.50 - 23.00 hourly
Application deadline is February 28, 2025

Program Director – Ely Summer,
Voyageur Outward Bound School
Ely, MN
$61,000 - $74,000
Application deadline is February 28, 2025

Safety Manager,
Voyageur Outward Bound School
Hybrid – Ely, MN
$41,000 - $53,000
Application deadline is February 28, 2025

Dog Care & Dog Yard Support,
Voyageur Outward Bound School
Ely, MN
Application deadline is February 28, 2025

Impact & Giving Officer,
Voyageur Outward Bound School
Hybrid – St. Paul, MN
$53,000 - $70,000
Application deadline is February 28, 2025

Alumni Network Coordinator,
Voyageur Outward Bound School
Hybrid – St. Paul, MN
$41,000-$53,260
Application deadline is February 28, 2025

Senior Director of Finance,
New York City Outward Bound School
New York, New York
$130,000 - $150,000
Application deadline is March 31, 2025

  

OUR MISSION

Outward Bound’s mission is to change lives through challenge and discovery. While perhaps ambitious and bold, our vision is a more resilient and compassionate world, with more endurance in response to change and more compassion in the face of challenge. To support that vision, we are also actively unpacking our history – a task which requires the same elements our students find on an Outward Bound course: challenge, teamwork, communication, and practice. We are up to the task.

Today in the United States, Outward Bound expeditions and programs bring our mission to life for nearly 40,000 students annually. Hundreds of experienced, dedicated instructors deliver over 1,000 different courses at 9 chartered Outward Bound Schools across the country. Outward Bound expeditions and programs are far-reaching – inside city and suburban classrooms and outside in rugged backcountry settings. All programs adhere to Outward Bound’s unique and powerful educational framework, from our values to design principles to ambitious outcomes. The result is more confident students, with demonstrated leadership abilities and a stronger commitment to their communities.

 

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