Special Programs Staff
The Cornell Team and Leadership Center offers a variety of outdoor adventure activities for groups and we're hiring staff to run these events!
The majority of our clients are Cornell groups or community youth groups who want to have a fun outdoor adventure and get to know each other better. Many of our special programs staff are trained in one specific area, but we encourage people to get trained in multiple areas! We also offer advanced training as needed and all trainings are free. You must have a basic skill in at least one of the activities we offer in order to apply.
We offer the following activities:
- Rappelling from Schoellkopf Stadium
- Canoeing on Beebe Lake
- Hiking in the Finger Lakes
- Rock Climbing at the Lindseth Climbing Center
Click here to learn more about our Outdoor Adventures!
The hours are flexible and as a staff member, you'll be able to review the calendar of events and choose which programs you would like to work. We typically have about 25 programs between April and October.
To apply, fill out the form below.
Pay starts at $18/hour. Shifts are usually 4-5 hours long.
Required Skills:
- Must be comfortable spending time outdoors in all types of weather
- Great interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Able to confidently manage a group of 8 or more people (including youth)
- Passion for environmental stewardship
Recommended Skills:
- Able to paddle a solo canoe and perform a T-rescue (training available)
- Experience with indoor rock climbing, belaying, knot tying and rappelling (training available)
- Knowledge of Finger Lakes region and hiking trails
- Experience instructing, teambuilding or facilitating groups
- First Aid/CPR (training available)
- Able to lift 50lbs
Questions? Reach out to us by emailing teambuilding@cornell.edu
Ready to apply to run special programs with the Cornell Team and Leadership Center?
Fill out the form below! Applications close on May 20th, 2025