Your Very Next Step newsletter for September / October 2015
By Ned Lundquist
www.yourverynextstep.com
“Lord save us all from old age and broken health and a hope tree that has lost the faculty of putting out blossoms.”
– Mark Twain
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu
“Your Very Next Step” adventure/outdoors/conservation newsletter, published by Ned Lundquist, is a cooperative community, and everyone is invited, no…encouraged, no…urged to participate. Share your adventures with the network today! Send to lundquist989@cs.com.
*** To subscribe for free:
Send us your comments, questions, and contributions to lundquist989@cs.com.
Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
*** In this issue:
*** Travel News:
*** Ned’s upcoming travel
*** High-Style Flight Attendant Uniforms
*** Bright ideas: South Beach Installs Free Sunscreen Dispensers
*** JetBlue to Now Charge for Checked Bags
*** Report: Airlines Installing Uncomfortable Bumps In Seatbacks Because It Pleases Them
*** 10 Great Hiking and Walking Trails
*** What are the world’s worst (…and best) airports for 2015?
*** American Airlines’ Cuban Ambitions
*** America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals
*** Top 10 Places to See the Northern Lights
*** Secrets to Surviving a 12-Hour Flight
*** Visiting Palawan, the Philippines, the Most Beautiful Island in the World
–
*** Rail Trail of the Month:
Minnesota’s Midtown Greenway
October 2015
Pennsylvania’s Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
September 2015
Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail
August 2015
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:
1.) Volunteer opportunities (Restoring wetlands and coastal areas), InterExchange, New York, NY
2.) Winter volunteer opportunities, Outdoors for All Foundation, Seattle, WA
3.) Seedling planting, TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm, Dallas, TX
4.) Seeking Urban wilderness avengers and environmental justice heroes, Congress Heights Community Association and the National Capital Parks-East, Washington, DC
5.) Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, statewide
*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:
1.) Online Media Manager, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Washington, DC
2.) Mapping and Outreach Specialist, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, Saint Paul, Minnesota
3.) Manager, Editorial Services, U.S. Travel Association, Washington, DC
4.) Tour Leader – Chief Experience Officers (CEO), G Adventures, Central America
5.) Project Odyssey Coordinator, Wounded Warrior Project, Colorado Springs, CO
6.) Luxury Adventure Travel Client Services & Operations Manager, INCA: International Nature & Cultural Adventures, Emeryville, CA
7.) Communication Manager, World Surf League, Santa Monica, CA
8.) Event Programming Manager, Wanderlust, Los Angeles, CA
9.) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
10.) Wilderness Guide, Appalachian Mountain Club, Greenville, ME
11.) Expedition Guide, Un-Cruise Adventures, Seattle, WA
12.) Camp Counselor, Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ
13.) Volunteer & Communications Coordinator, Forest Park Conservancy, Portland, OR
14.) Park Manager (Superintendent), Catoctin Mountain Park (CATO), National Park Service, Department Of The Interior, Thurmont, MD
15.) SAILING INSTRUCTOR NF2* (FLEX) MARINA OUTDOOR RECREATION, MARINA BOAT DOCKS, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), KANEOHE BAY MCCS, Kaneohe, HI
16.) Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Division Chief for Interpretation), Missouri National Recreational River, National Park Service (NPS), Department Of The Interior, Yankton, SD
17.) Development Director, Northwest Outward Bound School Portland, OR
18.) Marketing & Communications Associate, Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco, California
19.) Zip Line Canopy Tour Trip Leaders/Guides, The Gorge Zip Line, Saluda, North Carolina
20.) Manager, Conservation Communications, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC
21.) Online Integration Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA
22.) Wildlife and Climate Safeguards Intern, The National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC
23.) SAILING INSTRUCTOR NF2* (FLEX) MARINA OUTDOOR RECREATION, MARINA BOAT DOCKS, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), KANEOHE BAY MCCS, Kaneohe, HI
24.) Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Division Chief for Interpretation), Missouri National Recreational River, National Park Service (NPS), Department Of The Interior, Yankton, SD
25.) Field Guide, Alaska Crossings, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Clinical Associates, Wrangell, Alaska
26.) FIELD INSTRUCTORS, TRIP LEADER, CO-LEADER AND INTERNSHIPS, The Road Less Traveled, Chicago, IL
27.) Senior Instructors, Dragonfly HQ, Hong Kong SAR, China
28.) Field Instructor-Appalachian Program, THE MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE (TMI), Spruce Knob Mountain Center, Circleville, West Virginia,
29.) AD Program Supervisor, ADOLESCENT PROGRAM, Pacific Quest, NAALEHU, HAWAI‘I
30.) ASSISTANT, PRODUCT MANAGER, WINDIGO ADVENTURES, Montreal, PQ, Canada or Santa Rosa, CA
31.) Communications Officer (voluntary) in Malaysian Borneo and Tanzania, RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL, London, UK
…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!
*** Do you have a travel adventure, conservation or outdoor update to share?
Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
November 15-18, Monterey, California
November 18-20, Great Lakes, Illinois
November 20-22, Milwaukee, Wisconcin
December 1-5, Tokyo, Japan
Januaary 27-30, Bucharest, Romania
*** High-Style Flight Attendant Uniforms
http://www.departures.com/high-style-flight-attendant-uniforms
*** Bright ideas: South Beach Installs Free Sunscreen Dispensers
*** JetBlue to Now Charge for Checked Bags
http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-06-30/morning-news-jetblue-makes-checked-bag-fees-official
*** Report: Airlines Installing Uncomfortable Bumps In Seatbacks Because It Pleases Them
http://www.theonion.com/article/report-airlines-installing-uncomfortable-bumps-sea-50903
*** 10 Great Hiking and Walking Trails
*** What are the world’s worst (…and best) airports for 2015?
By Karla Cripps, CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/19/aviation/worlds-worst-airports-2015/
*** American Airlines’ Cuban Ambitions
By TOM HUDSON
http://wlrn.org/post/american-airlines-cuban-ambitions
*** America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals
http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/americas-best-pumpkin-festivals?ref=news_fd_101015
*** Top 10 Places to See the Northern Lights
http://www.fodors.com/news/photos/top-10-places-to-see-the-northern-lights
*** Secrets to Surviving a 12-Hour Flight
http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-09-01/secrets-to-surviving-a-12-hour-flight
*** Visiting Palawan, the Philippines, the Most Beautiful Island in the World
*** Rail Traails of the Month
Minnesota’s Midtown Greenway
October 2015
Pennsylvania’s Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
September 2015
Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail
August 2015
*** 10 Great Hiking and Walking Trails
*** Trail/Outdoor/Conservation volunteer opportunities:
1.) Volunteer opportunities (Restoring wetlands and coastal areas), InterExchange, New York, NY
https://www.interexchange.org/working-abroad/volunteer-program/volunteer-new-zealand
2.) Winter volunteer opportunities, Outdoors for All Foundation, Seattle, WA
https://outdoorsforall.org/get-involved/winter-volunteer-info-page/
3.) Seedling planting, TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm, Dallas, TX
http://www.texastrees.org/volunteer/
4.) Seeking Urban wilderness avengers and environmental justice heroes, Congress Heights Community Association and the National Capital Parks-East, Washington, DC
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1042100.jsp
5.) Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, statewide
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteering/zebramussel_monitoring/index.html
*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:
1.) Online Media Manager, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Washington, DC
We are looking for an innovator that wants to shape and revolutionize the way people experience and connect with trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), a national nonprofit organization advocating for healthier places for healthier people by creating a nationwide network of public trails, seeks an Online Media Manager based in our national office in Washington, DC. The Online Media Manger will be someone who excels at engaging people online, measuring the impact of our messaging and connecting people to our mission. The ideal candidate will use his/her creativity and knowledge to manage RTC’s web and social strategy. To learn more about the position and how to join our team, visit our website at http://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/online-media-manager/. To Apply: (Please use one form of transmitting your resume. No phone calls please) Send cover letter and resume to: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Duke Ellington Building, Attn: Human Resources Office, 2121 Ward Court, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, E-mail: elton@railstotrails.org. . EOE.
2.) Mapping and Outreach Specialist, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, Saint Paul, Minnesota
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/20380-mapping-and-outreach-specialist
3.) Manager, Editorial Services, U.S. Travel Association, Washington, DC
http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/25276322
4.) Tour Leader – Chief Experience Officers (CEO), G Adventures, Central America
https://www.gadventures.com/careers/position-details/chief-experience-officer-tour-leader/
5.) Project Odyssey Coordinator, Wounded Warrior Project, Colorado Springs, CO
The Project Odyssey Coordinator is responsible for the planning logistics, recruitment, and application process related to the Project Odyssey program. This position works closely with the Combat Stress Recovery Specialist to plan quarterly Odyssey programs. He or she would directly assist with location scouting, event planning including schedule, activities, and contracts, and coordination of warriors to attend the event. He or she would also be required to travel in support of all Odyssey programs in his or her designated region.
Essential Job Functions:
- Work with the CSRP Manager to maintain Project Odyssey Budget
- Work with Combat Stress Recovery Specialists to develop regional Project Odysseys
- Scout potential locations and vendors that fit the goals of Project Odyssey
- Manage Project Odyssey and CSRP inventory
- Outreach to warriors in region who are living with combat stress
- Provide education and support to mental health counselors working with Project Odyssey
- Develop schedules and itineraries for the event
- Develop appropriate programming and resources for the event
- Facilitate group activities and de-brief program events
- Recruit warriors for Project Odyssey, including distributing and collecting applications
- Distribute and collect necessary paperwork (e.g. pre-post surveys, HIPAA forms, waivers, etc.)
- Build relationships with activity vendors and support resources
- Help develop Odyssey toolkit for consistent programs and activities in all schedule events
- Recruit trained Peer Mentors for Project Odyssey
- Provide support to warriors on the program
- Participate in highly physical adventure learning activities including but not limited to, high and low ropes courses, water sports, hiking, climbing, and horseback riding
- Assist Specialists and Managers with any additional follow up support, if necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills including above-average electronic communication skills to stay connected with the rest of the team
- Must be a team player
- Self-motivated, positive, outgoing, personable and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization and able to timely complete required assignments
- Ability to travel frequently
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
- Ability to generate big-picture content and program structure
- Military culture competency
- High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Knowledge of web-based communication tools, including social networks and online chat programs
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and provide referrals to appropriate upper-level staff members
- Able to lift 25 lbs and walk 1 mile on uneven terrain
- Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree required, preferably in a social work, psychology or a related healthcare field, or related MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) or relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of two years working with military and veteran’s population is required
- Experience assisting military or veteran populations in support of development and readjustment preferred. Must have working knowledge of military and veteran issues, particularly with Iraq and Afghanistan military and veterans
- A background working in a behavioral health setting is preferred
- Experience in event planning or recreational programming is recommended
6.) Luxury Adventure Travel Client Services & Operations Manager, INCA: International Nature & Cultural Adventures, Emeryville, CA
7.) Communication Manager, World Surf League, Santa Monica, CA
8.) Event Programming Manager, Wanderlust, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Wanderlust/jobs/Event-Programming-Manager-c6f8407c0a2eb5d3?q=adventure
9.) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=352017
10.) Wilderness Guide, Appalachian Mountain Club, Greenville, ME
http://www.outdoors.org/about/employment/fulltime/wilderness-guide.cfm
11.) Expedition Guide, Un-Cruise Adventures, Seattle, WA
12.) Camp Counselor, Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ
http://enchantmentresort.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-16245.html
13.) Volunteer & Communications Coordinator, Forest Park Conservancy, Portland, OR
14.) Park Manager (Superintendent), Catoctin Mountain Park (CATO), National Park Service, Department Of The Interior, Thurmont, MD
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415687900
15.) SAILING INSTRUCTOR NF2* (FLEX) MARINA OUTDOOR RECREATION, MARINA BOAT DOCKS, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), KANEOHE BAY MCCS, Kaneohe, HI
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/401500200
16.) Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Division Chief for Interpretation), Missouri National Recreational River, National Park Service (NPS), Department Of The Interior, Yankton, SD
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/412862700
17.) Development Director, Northwest Outward Bound School (http://www.nwobs.org), Portland, OR
18.) Marketing & Communications Associate, Sustainable Conservation, San Francisco, California
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/17432-marketing-communications-associate
19.) Zip Line Canopy Tour Trip Leaders/Guides, The Gorge Zip Line, Saluda, North Carolina
http://thegorgezipline.com/jobs/
20.) Manager, Conservation Communications, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC
https://nwf.applicantpro.com/jobs/237619.html
21.) Online Integration Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA
https://nwf.applicantpro.com/jobs/199705.html
22.) Wildlife and Climate Safeguards Intern, The National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC
https://nwf.applicantpro.com/jobs/230900.html
23.) SAILING INSTRUCTOR NF2* (FLEX) MARINA OUTDOOR RECREATION, MARINA BOAT DOCKS, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), KANEOHE BAY MCCS, Kaneohe, HI
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/401500200
24.) Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Division Chief for Interpretation), Missouri National Recreational River, National Park Service (NPS), Department Of The Interior, Yankton, SD
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/412862700
25.) Field Guide, Alaska Crossings, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Clinical Associates, Wrangell, Alaska
http://www.alaskacrossings.org/employment.html
26.) FIELD INSTRUCTORS, TRIP LEADER, CO-LEADER AND INTERNSHIPS, The Road Less Traveled, Chicago, IL
The Road Less Traveled offers three field leader positions: Instructor, Co-Instructor and Intern. Co-Instructors and Interns work in conjunction with the Instructor in a variety of supportive roles. Most first-year staff are Co-Instructors. If, however, you feel you have the qualifications and would like to apply specifically for our Instructor position, please indicate that on your application.
The Benefits:
Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers. Salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and our goal is to hire as many returning staff as possible.
The Hiring Timeline:
Our hiring season generally runs from September until early May. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification required before staff training begins
- Minimum age of 21 as of June 15
- Experience working with teenagers
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
- Lifeguard certification – preferred
- Ideal Candidates Are:
- Detail oriented
- Confident
- Creative
- Athletic
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Seasoned travelers
- Problem solvers
- Outgoing
- Personable
- Quick thinkers
- Competent in Adventure Travel
- Experienced in the service industry
APPLY NOW FOR 2016!
https://www.theroadlesstraveled.com/open-positions
27.) Senior Instructors, Dragonfly HQ, Hong Kong SAR, China
Our mission at Dragonfly is to deliver the best outside the classroom learning courses through clear educational goals, professional facilitation and local knowledge. To further that mission, we are always seeking people who want to be part of a community dedicated to doing meaningful work.
Our team comes from all around the world, combining regional knowledge and highly qualified international leaders. If you are interested in joining Dragonfly, please see openings here and contact recruitment@learnwithdragonfly.com for more information.
Senior Instructors: Each year we have large recruitment intakes in the Spring and Autumn. Minimum qualifications are a university degree, fluency in English, advanced first aid or higher, 2+ year of experience in outdoor education. Outdoor sport certifications, ropes and water qualifications preferred. For more information on 2015 and 2016 recruitment, go to our online hiring platform: https://dragonfly.hiringplatform.com/list/DF
https://www.learnwithdragonfly.com/about-us/jobs/
28.) Field Instructor-Appalachian Program, THE MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE (TMI), Spruce Knob Mountain Center, Circleville, West Virginia,
http://www.mountain.org/employment-opportunities
29.) AD Program Supervisor, ADOLESCENT PROGRAM, Pacific Quest, NAALEHU, HAWAI‘I
http://pacificquest.org/job-opportunities/ad-program-supervisor
30.) ASSISTANT, PRODUCT MANAGER, WINDIGO ADVENTURES, Montreal, PQ, Canada or Santa Rosa, CA
http://www.backdoorjobs.com/windigo/Windigo-Assistant-Product-Manager-2015.pdf
31.) Communications Officer (voluntary) in Malaysian Borneo and Tanzania, RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL, London, UK
Want to spend 13 weeks writing blogs and articles about sustainable development projects in the heart of the Malaysian rainforest or the bustling communities of Tanzania?
Raleigh International is recruiting Communications Officers to volunteer on our 13 week expeditions next this September in Malaysian Borneo and Tanzania. If you have experience in communications, copywriting, marketing or PR you could be the right person to join one of our international teams and contribute to creating lasting change.
The Communications Officer role helps bring our expeditions to life. You’ll be situated both at fieldbase (Raleigh’s in-country headquarters), and on the road visiting Raleigh’s community, environment and adventure projects gathering material for blogs and our social media channels. You will work closely with the expedition photographer, volunteers and other project managers to generate a variety of media to showcase the progress and achievements of the expeditions.
All our volunteer managers are encouraged to fundraise for Raleigh International before the expedition, but once you are in country, Raleigh will cover the cost of your food, accommodation, training and preparation, specialist equipment, and insurance (excluding personal belongings cover). In addition to this target, you will need to fund your own flights to and from the expedition country, vaccinations, personal kit and a visa, if required.
Once you have submitted your application you will then be invited to attend an assessment weekend. If you are based overseas, a telephone or Skype interview can be arranged.
Plan ahead and use your creative and communications skills in a dramatically different environment next spring.
http://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6160359/communications-officer-in-malaysian-borneo-and-tanzania/
*** Send your job opportunities to share with the YVNS network to lundquist989@cs.com.
*** Your Very Next Step is a service of the Job of the Week Network LLC
© 2015 The Job of the Week Network LLC
Edward Lundquist, ABC –
Editor and Publisher
Your Very Next Step
7813 Richfield Road
Springfield, VA 22153
Home office phone: (703) 455-7661
lundquist989@cs.com
www.nedsjotw.com
To subscribe: