Join Our Team

Join Our Team

Explore Austin’s mission is to change the lives of local youth from economically disadvantaged communities through leadership, mentoring and outdoor adventure. Our staff team is made up of qualified, dedicated, experienced people who are committed to making a difference.

Internships

Current Openings:
Development/Communications – Paid Internship – APPLY TODAY


To inquire about further opportunities, please email your resume and a little about yourself to info@exploreaustin.org. We will consider interns in the following areas:

  • Development, marketing and communications
  • Program support
  • Operational and administrative support

Become a Trip Leader


Trip Leaders are paid, part-time staff who provide outdoor education for our Explorers (youth in sixth through twelfth grades) and their volunteer Mentors in the greater Austin area at Saturday Challenges during the school year and during weeklong Summer Wilderness Trips in June and July, most of which are out of state.

We add Trip Leaders to our roster on a rolling basis, with a heavy focus on onboarding in September and December/January. Submit your information to our Trip Leader Interest Form and we’ll be in touch if we believe you’re a fit.

Explore Austin Trip Leaders must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license and have experience instructing any of the following outdoor disciplines: canoeing, rock climbing, navigation, mountain biking, or multi-day river/backpacking trips.

Questions?

Brittny Stromme
Program Director

Become a Board Member


The Explore Austin Board of Directors is composed of leaders from nonprofit and for-profit sectors who are dedicated to our mission, including former Explorers and Mentors and beyond.

Read our board member volunteer description and apply online.

Questions or inquiries:

Scott Phillips
Chair of the Board

Kathleen Lyons Schneeman
CEO, Explore Austin

Join Friends of Explore Austin


Friends of Explore Austin is a new group of young, working professionals who care about Explore Austin’s mission and want a way to stay connected to our community.

Whether you’re a program alum (Mentor, Explorer or Trip Leader) or just looking for a way to plug into the young-professional scene in Austin with a nonprofit that’s empowering youth from economically disadvantaged communities, Friends of Explore Austin is here to facilitate connection, philanthropy and having fun!

Learn more about the group, see our upcoming events and how join.

For questions, please contact:

Blair Adams
Events Manager

Lauren Zurbrugg
Chief Development Officer