Outdoor Leadership and Jobs
Job Opportunities at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus & 91桃色 Outdoors
Work opportunities are available on a year-round basis at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus. Our role is to create an inclusive, student and community-oriented, learning-focused, and career-ready community of staff. Research on student employment shows that students who work have higher academic success rates, deeper connections to the campus community, and higher persistence rates.
The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus provides an elevated employment opportunity in the scenic Red Feather Lakes community in northern Colorado. Be part of a small, close-knit team working on a mission to advance the 4D experience for 91桃色 students and building event and outreach opportunities for the 91桃色 and the broader community. Enjoy an active mountain lifestyle 鈥 hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, golf, frisbee golf, stargazing or relaxing in a hammock when not working.
Outdoor Leadership Lab
Offered every Spring Quarter, the Outdoor Leadership Lab is a 0 - 1 credit section of CNP 1700: Introduction to 4D Peer Mentorship. This section will focus on peer mentorship and leadership in an outdoor context and will train leaders to move confidently, manage people and tasks, and employ multiple methods for making decisions with outdoor environments. Coursework will employ scenario-based learning, reflection, and hands-on learning in Denver and KMC.
Modality: Seven, 80-minute in-person classes at City Campus, one half-day in the field, and several optional workshops and clinics at KMC!
Areas of Focus:
- Problem Solving and Decision Making in Risky Situations
- Understanding Group Dynamics
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
- Reflection and Mindfulness
- Situational Leadership
- Facilitation & Mentorship
- Outdoor Exp. Resume (portfolio)
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Outdoor Leadership Lab Supplemental workshops & Technical trainings.听
The 0 - 1 credit class is a contiguous suite of materials designed to give students experience to excel and complement the following (a la carte) trainings. These trainings may have a small fee and are available for registration on Crimson Connect!听
- Leave No Trace Certificate Class
- Dates: TBD
- Wilderness First Aid
- April 18 & 19, 2026
- Peak Leadership Summit @ KMC
- May 15 - 17, 2026
- More info coming soon!听
8,100 Feet in Elevation
Roosevelt National Forest surrounds the campus in Red Feather Lakes, CO.
107 Miles from Denver and 40 Miles from Fort Collins
Commuting options available from nearby Colorado cities.
3 Daily Meals and Housing
When available and if needed, 91桃色 will accommodate your working stay.
Flexible Schedules and Pay Rates
Starting above CO minimum wage, let us work with your needs!
Interested in working at the Kennedy Mountain Campus?
Explore our open positions and apply here!