If you want to make a lasting impact with your summer months, look no further than WayForward Adventures. Serving on Basecamp Staff will give you the opportunity to grow personally and spiritually, while helping develop an organization that is impacting the world. You will be surrounded with community and learn about living a life of purpose.

Basecamp Staff will serve as leaders at Basecamp and will take ownership in one of the areas described below. You will handle all the logistics and daily operations in your area as well as managing staff under you.

Basecamp Cook

The kitchen is the hub of Basecamp culture! Food is one of the ways we care for people, build community, and celebrate together. Basecamp Cooks oversee the preparation of client and staff meals throughout the week, from everyday staff meals to welcome dinners and post-trail celebrations for clients. They’ll also manage food inventory and assist with ordering to keep the kitchen running smoothly. No previous cooking experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn, work hard, and serve others well.

Trail Food Packer

If you love working behind the scenes and setting others up for success, this role matters more than you might realize. Trail Food Packers are responsible for preparing every client meal that heads into the backcountry. They’ll package, portion, and label meals, plan trail menus, and maintain trail food inventory. Attention to detail matters; you’re helping make sure groups have what they need for a successful four or five days on trail.

Mascot Wrangler + Support Staff

Spend your summer investing in the next generation while becoming part of the larger Basecamp team. The Mascot Wrangler will plan and lead activities for kids on property, creating an environment where they are safe, known, and having fun. When kid responsibilities aren’t needed, they’ll jump in alongside other staff to help meet the needs of the Basecamp community.

Hospitality

Hospitality is about making people feel known and cared for from the moment they arrive. This team takes the lead in creating a welcoming, distraction-free Basecamp experience where the details have been thought through and guests can settle in before heading to trail. The Hospitality Team cares for client spaces, interacts with guests, and cleans and maintains the WayForward buildings. If you notice the little things and enjoy creating spaces where people feel at home, this role is for you.

Gear + Transportation

Gear & Transportation is a client’s champion behind the scenes! There’s nothing like seeing the vehicle pull up to the trailhead at the end of the time on trail! This team safely transports groups through the picturesque mountains to and from trailheads and makes sure the gear they depend on is organized, clean, maintained, and ready to go. They’ll manage inventory, assist with gear repairs, prepare packing stations, and help maintain WayForward vehicles. It’s a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems and keeping things moving.

Media Coordinator

Help tell the story of what’s happening at WayForward! The Media Coordinator creatively captures, edits, and shares photos, videos, and other content that communicates WayForward’s mission to the online world. They’ll create social and marketing content in line with WayForward’s mission, style guide, and Director’s intent while working alongside leadership on campaigns and initiatives. This role offers meaningful hands-on experience in storytelling, content creation, and mission-driven marketing.

Salary starting at $3,400 a summer.