Location: NORTH ADAMS, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Wed Jun 10 2026 Job Description:
Instruct and lead groups safely through the course (training provided).
Facilitate participant/group reflection (training provided).
Design a system to recruit and train student course instructors.
Design a system by which the course can be reserved, scheduled and accessed by MCLA student groups, classes, faculty, staff, etc.
Research and advise on appropriate low ropes elements/activities, including any necessary materials.
Research best practices regarding course safety, maintenance, and upkeep.
Develop marketing materials, promote the program, and conduct outreach.
Job Requirements:
Interested in program development and building a new initiative to serve MCLA students and the community at large.
Passionate about high-impact experiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and research skills.
Able to synthesize comprehensive program proposals
Comfort and initiative when working with groups.
Experience participating in and leading team-building activities preferred, not required.
Experience and comfort in outdoor leadership preferred, not required.
Additional Information:
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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