Compensation for field staff positions is paid on a per-diem basis, within a seniority-based system. A certain amount of prior work or educational experience may be credited to the seniority compensation system. The following salary scales are typical per day pay rates:

• Instructors / Lead Instructors: $60-$125 per day
• Logistics Coordinator: $46-$86 per day
• Interns: depends on program area

Room and Board: Our base camp communities are diverse, entertaining, and rich with learning, where fellow field staff and administrators feel like family. At each base camp we provide housing and meals or food stipends for our staff for the duration of the season. Please see FAQ for descriptions of our base camps.

Skill Development Training: Professional development is taken very seriously at Outward Bound, and we work to provide state-of-the-art opportunities to our staff. We offer a number of trainings each year to help staff develop new technical and interpersonal skills. Trainings include working with adolescents and special populations, whitewater canoeing, river rescue training, rock climbing, and leadership. We also offer subsidized staff expedition opportunities at most of our program areas.

Health Insurance: We have different options for assisting our field staff with their health insurance costs. The level of assistance is dependent on how many days per year they work with us.

Professional Equipment Purchase Program: Staff can order a variety of equipment and clothing at substantial discounts from companies within the outdoor industry.