UIP: Challenge Course Coordinator

The Internship
The purpose of the position is to coordinate the scheduling efforts and maintenance at Venture Outdoor Leader’s Low and High Team Challenge Courses as well as the inventory within the Venture office suite. The intern will also provide oversight and support for the planning process for programs, ensuring a smooth experience and educative environment for clients, participants, and staff. The intern may facilitate team building programs as needed and as their schedule allows. Facilitation will align with the interns knowledge, skills, and abilities. Venture Outdoor Leadership UPIPs are also a part of the leadership team and expected to assist with events, such as fall and spring trainings, Open House, and semester tablings. Applicants should be comfortable with coordinating volunteer efforts and communicating over phone and email with businesses to coordinate course upkeep and programming logistics. The intern should also be comfortable giving critical feedback to peers; have strong, professional interpersonal communication skills; strong organization skills; and proven attention to detail. Preferred qualifications include: comfort working outside for extended periods of time, ability to use basic landscaping tools and train others to do so safely, self-motivation and showing initiative to complete projects, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and successful completion of KNES 1231 (Intro to Outdoor Adventures).

Learning Experience
The Challenge Course Coordinator will be supervised by and regularly meet with a full-time outdoor professional. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate with University departments, student organizations, and Charlotte community groups, and other local businesses, which may include leading meetings and being the primary contact. On-campus opportunities to expand knowledge of workflow management, client-contact, and leadership by attending workshops and training will also be supported by the office.

Outcomes
Problem solving Communications Teamwork Technical skills Leadership Professionalism Self-awareness Global/ Intercultural awareness Self-initiation On-Campus Employment (UNC Charlotte Departments Only) UNC Charlotte Career Center