LandSea Leader Application

If you have trouble submitting the application form or need an extension for your application, please email OutdoorPrograms@kzoo.edu.

Still interested in applying but missed the application deadline? We may still consider late applications. Please feel free to submit an application and reference request form and we will get back to you.

LandSea Leader Application

Thank you for your interest in being considered to be a LandSea Leader. You can find additional information regarding the various positions and opportunities on our website. Please read this application thoroughly and answer all required questions. Applications are due by noon on Friday, March 8, 2024. Please be sure to click “Save and Continue” at the bottom of your application if you plan to return to your application at a later time (please note that this feature sometimes has glitches – we recommend copying your answers into a word document and saving it as a back-up precaution).

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Personal Information

Name * Required
Please select any/all that apply.
If you are studying abroad/away during the application/interview process, we are able to set up video call interviews with you – this will not affect your application status. Please note that many fall study abroad/away programs overlap with our LandSea dates, however, this year we still may opportunities for you to lead/be involved.
I am also applying/considering applying to the following fall positions: * Required
We have found that some of the other K College fall positions overlap with our training and program. This answer will not affect your application status with us but it is helpful for us to know going into the process.
Consent * Required

Position Preference and Availability

Please select and rank the LandSea Leader positions that you would like to be considered for below. You can select between one and four positions. Please note this is simply noting your position preference – we cannot guarantee everyone their top position.
Please note that you must be over 21 years of age to qualify for this position.
Please select all of the dates that you are available for (many of these are required trainings and program dates): * Required
Not all of these dates are required for every position – this is simply to help us get an idea of your availability this summer. We will discuss commitments more in the interview process. You can reference our website for more information about required training and program dates for the various positions.

Questions

Please answer the following questions. Approx 200-300 words per response. If needed, you can expand or shrink the answer boxes by dragging the bottom corner of each box. We recommend that you write these responses and then copy and paste them into your application

Preferred Qualifications

For the following boxes, please speak to any personal experiences, trainings. professional experiences, etc. that you have that relate to each of the qualifications below. You can expand and shrink the answer boxes by clicking and dragging the bottom corner of each box if needed.
Ex. Leave No Trace, plant and animal identification, ecosystems, natural history, attended Center for Environmental Stewardship events, classes, curiosity or passion for outdoor environments
Ex. understanding of multiple cultures, power and identity education, using inclusive language, intercultural communication
Mental health awareness, nutrition, injury prevention, wilderness medicine trainings and certifications
Experiential teaching strategies, teachable moments, creating positive learning environments, knowledge of learning and teaching styles, instruction experience
Experiences in leadership positions, facilitation techniques, leadership styles, creating positive group norms
Outdoor living skills, hiking, canoeing, backpacking, map and compass navigation, etc.

Resume

Please submit a professional resume as a PDF below. Include all relevant work and volunteer experience and education or trainings that relate to the Preferred Qualifications. If no such relevant previous work experience exists, please include any and all other non-related work.
Max. file size: 5 MB.

Final Confirmation

Sign below and be sure to click submit when you are done with your application. Priority applications are due by noon on Friday, March 8, 2024. Application materials will be accepted until Friday, March 22, 2024. You may click Save and Continue below which will email you a link to follow to save and return later to complete your application.
By signing this form, I confirm that I have thoroughly read the application, reviewed responses, and that all of the information above is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.