BOEC Winter Internship
Dates: November 1 – April 15

Program Overview
The BOEC Winter Internship offers a hands-on, professional learning experience in adaptive snowsports instruction and outdoor education. Interns will teach skiing and snowboarding to individuals with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities while gaining insight into nonprofit operations, adaptive recreation, and community living.

Interns live and work on-site at the BOEC’s Wilderness Program Campus, participate in intensive training, and support daily operations, facilities, and logistics alongside BOEC staff. Interns are students, educators, teammates, and community members—all working toward BOEC’s mission of inclusive outdoor adventure.

Internship Purpose
The Internship Program is designed to provide both students and emerging professionals with in-depth, practical experience in adaptive recreation. By combining individuals with various levels of outdoor education backgrounds, the internship fosters a collaborative, comprehensive learning environment. Interns are supervised by the Internship Program Manager, Stephanie Zukowski.

Internship Perks

• $200/month stipend
• Housing and all meals provided
• Epic local ski pass and opportunitites to ski at other mountains we serve at
• Ski/snowboard gear provided (adaptive and standard equipment)
• Uniform for Ski Office provided
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Rec center passes

Internship Goals
Interns will:

• Develop awareness and understanding of people of all abilities
• Gain adaptive ski/snowboard instruction experience
• Build leadership and facilitation skills
• Practice program planning, assessment, and evaluation
• Strengthen technical outdoor skills and adaptive strategies
• Engage in administrative tasks if desired (e.g., fundraising, marketing, program planning)
• Build professional habits in a nonprofit setting
• Cultivate a collaborative, supportive intern cohort

Community & Training Expectations
Interns live in communal housing and participate in weekly cleaning, shared meals, meetings, and community-building activities. Interns are expected to contribute positively to the intern community by being inclusive, respectful, and communicative.

The first 3–4 weeks consist of intensive training through experiential education, lectures, hands-on practice, and mentorship. Attendance at all training sessions is required.

Topics include:

• Adaptive snow sports techniques (ski/ride)
• PSIA-aligned teaching strategies
• Disability awareness and etiquette
• Transfer training and risk management
• Outdoor leadership and facilitation
• Logistics, van driving, and equipment management
• Community living and inclusion

Teaching Adaptive Snowsports
Interns will:

• Learn and teach adaptive skiing and/or snowboarding
• Become familiar with adaptive equipment (mono-ski, bi-ski, outriggers, tethers, etc.)
• Develop technical skills and progress as instructors
• Conduct student assessments and design lessons accordingly
• Document goals, progress, and daily notes for each lesson
• Build rapport with students of all ages and abilities
• Progress toward leading lessons independently

Intern Responsibilities
Interns are considered integral members of the BOEC staff and are expected to:

• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance
• Engage fully in training and programming
• Demonstrate curiosity and commitment to growth
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with participants, staff, and peers
• Assist with facilities tasks such as snow shoveling, equipment cleaning, gear inventory, and general maintenance
• Support administrative needs as appropriate
• Collaborate with fellow interns and BOEC staff to uphold the mission

Paperwork & Requirements
Interns must complete all onboarding documents before their start date. This includes:

• Internship agreement (if for school credit)
• Risk & liability forms
• Driving history documentation
• Online background check
• Proof of valid driver’s license, First Aid & CPR certification
• Copy of passport, visa, or Social Security card
• Proof of recent physical and current health insurance