Piedmont Wildlife Center is a Durham-based non-profit organization inspiring people to develop a lifelong connection with nature and encourage conservation through a community-oriented approach to nature education, leadership development, and environmental science. We offer year-round outdoor education programs as well as conservation-themed outreach and citizen science programs with our resident Ambassador Animals.

Position Summary

 Backpacking counselors are responsible for safely leading groups of ten teen campers on backpacking trips while helping them develop deep connections with nature and each other. This position is included in all parts of the backpacking process, including scouting trip routes, planning meals and activities, organizing and purchasing