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Tourism, Sales, and Hospitality Internship

Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tour Outfitter is seeking quality student interns currently attaining a degree in the field of Business, Tourism, Sales, Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Education and other relevant fields. This internship opportunity offers comprehensive experience operating an outfitting business and outdoor recreation through observations, shadowing, organizing and performing tasks within and outside the office.

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours have been the Southwest’s adventure and whitewater experts for over 25 years. Started by Molly & Alex Mickel, Mild to Wild has grown from a small booth in downtown Durango, to running trips all over Arizona, Utah, & Colorado. With the addition of Adventure Bound USA in 2018, Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours expanded to open an office in Moab, UT and run multi-day trips on legendary river sections such as Gates of Lodore, Yampa, Desolation Canyon, & Cataract Canyon. Mild to Wild is thrilled to carry on the nearly 70 year legacy of Adventure Bound River Expeditions. Our mission is to enrich our guests life with an escape in the outdoors creating a deeper connection with nature, family, and new friends.

Highlights of the internship:
  • Gain experience with reservation software
  • Improve on your ability to appropriately send emails and connect with people through the adventure experience and options we provide.
  • Brush up your written and verbal communication skills.
  • Enhance your problem solving abilities and willingness to learn. 
  • Gain the understanding of what goes into the planning, setup and implementation of various activities offered by Mild to Wild.
  • Build personal skills by assisting and overseeing tasks such as cleaning, restocking shelves, organizing retail and other everyday tasks.

Ideal applicants possess:
  • A friendly and can do attitude
  • Ability to prepare verbal and written reports as requested and attend meetings.
  • Passion for providing high quality customer service in a professional manner.
  • Can maintain safety awareness and understand/execute safety guidelines and procedures.
  • A focus despite interruptions and can handle stress appropriately.

Physical requirements:
  • Frequently use a keyboard and computer for long periods of time while remaining in a stationary position
  • Ability to lift minimum 25lbs and assist others with heavier items

Commitment, Compensation, and Benefits
  • Pay: dependent on experience
  • Hire to start February-May, with commitment through Labor Day (Hire date and end dates are flexible to accommodate school schedules)
  • Possibility to obtain internship credit if needed
  • Go along on Mild to Wild adventures
  • Join a winning team with opportunities for growth
  • Access pro-deal discounts on outdoor gear

This is a paid internship, 40 hours a week with possible overtime. Applicants can apply through Handshake or email info@mild2wildrafting.com with a brief description of your degree and why you want to intern with Mild to Wild Rafting and Resume. Please use “2020 Internship” in the Subject Line.