Careers

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At HIOBS, teaching, guiding, and supporting students is a shared effort. We ask a lot of our students—courage, effort, honesty—and we expect the same of ourselves.

Instructors, basecamp teams, and administrators share a commitment to thoughtful leadership, careful risk management, and genuine care for the people around them. It requires patience, teamwork, and humility—but it’s also deeply rewarding.

People return to HIOBS for the same reason students do: the challenge is real, the community is strong, and the work changes you. If you’re looking for purpose and belonging, you’ll find it here.

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Field & Program Staff

Field and basecamp staff are the heart of HIOBS. They teach, guide, maintain, repair, cook, mentor, and lead. They pay attention—to weather, to group dynamics, to the subtle shifts that tell you what a group or individual might need.

Our instructors combine technical skill with emotional intelligence. They understand that challenge is most powerful when paired with compassion, and they hold high standards while meeting students where they are. Whether leading multi-day expeditions or preparing gear for the next course start, they create the conditions where growth can happen.

If you care about supporting students, helping them discover their strengths, and being a steady presence in the field, this is work that will challenge you, inspire you, and leave a lasting impact.

Come for the challenge. Stay for the community and shared purpose that make it meaningful.

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Administrative Staff

Behind every course is a team ensuring that students, families, and instructors are well supported. Our administrative staff brings expertise in Admissions, Finance, Development, Marketing, and Operations to sustain and strengthen our programs.

These roles require professionalism, attention to detail, and care for the people we serve. Administrative staff are trusted partners in our mission—supporting students before they arrive, stewarding resources responsibly, and maintaining the systems that allow our field teams to focus on teaching.

If you’re a skilled professional who wants your work to contribute to high-quality educational experiences, we encourage you to explore opportunities with us.

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In the Field with the HIOBS Crew

From annual staff trainings and professional development opportunities to living and working together at the basecamp and in the field, our team of instructors, program coordinators, logisticians, and administrative staff is a community that mirrors the same belief we teach students—that we are stronger when we work together—as crew, not passengers.

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