Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
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Adventure Internships
The Loppet Foundation’s Adventures Intern works closely with the Adventures Leaderships team to assist with Adventures programming, as well as learning various career opportunities within Loppet Foundation. This position was created to give youth the opportunity to gain job skills and hands on work experience in the outdoors industry. The position works across the organization to learn and assist with daily programming.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with Minne-Loppet and Junior Loppet session
- Learning and helping young students to learn the fundamentals of cross country skiing, biking, running and canoeing
- Create and implement a leadership program that will invite and encourage their peers to participate in Loppet programs and activities
- Work with the Trailhead team to learn retail, scheduling and rentals
- Work with the Trails team to learn and assist with trail maintenance
Adventure Leaders
The Loppet Leadership Academy is a new program designed to provide a continuation of outdoor engagement and recreation for high school aged youth of all skill levels. The program will consist of winter outdoor activities and strength training sessions, building on skills learned in Junior Loppet programs, as well as a curriculum focused on building leadership skills necessary to seek or continue employment in an outdoor or adventure setting. There will be mentorship and leadership opportunities that include invited speakers, shadowing coaches, and volunteering with other Loppet programming.
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