Curriculum:
Geography and world cultures
Survival skills and wilderness training
Leadership and team management
Communication and conflict resolution
Physical fitness and health
Environmental science and sustainability
Data analysis and reporting
Websites with resources:
National Geographic Society: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/exploration/
Adventurer’s Academy: https://adventurers-academy.com/
The School of Lost Borders: https://schooloflostborders.org/
Wilderness Medicine Institute: https://www.wildernessmedicine.com/
Best companies to work for:
National Geographic Society: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/about/jobs/
Outward Bound: https://www.outwardbound.org/about/careers/
The School of Lost Borders: https://schooloflostborders.org/about/employment/
Wilderness Medicine Institute: https://www.wildernessmedicine.com/about/careers/
Helpful tips and tricks:
Be prepared for the unexpected and have a backup plan
Maintain physical fitness and health to handle the demands of the job
Build strong communication and leadership skills to lead and work with a team
Understand and respect the local cultures and environments you will be visiting
Stay up to date on environmental sustainability and preservation efforts
Questions the candidate should be able to answer:
How do you handle unexpected challenges or setbacks in the field?
What experience do you have with wilderness survival and outdoor skills?
Describe a situation where you had to lead a team or work effectively in a group.
How do you approach cultural sensitivity and respect in unfamiliar environments?
What are your thoughts on environmental sustainability and preservation in the field?