Lead Operation Adventure.

Operation Adventure doesn't run without team leaders — the people who plan the calendar, recruit the volunteers, coordinate on the ground, and keep the work moving between events. That's the role you're stepping into.

Open roles

Where you'd sit inside Operation Adventure.

Every role below reports to a real human, has a real scope, and gets a real onboarding. Pick the one that matches the time and skill you can bring — or select more than one on the form if you’re open.

Pillar Team Leader
Own a pillar's programming end-to-end. Recruit the team under you, plan the calendar, coordinate volunteers, and make sure a real veteran gets served every month.
Board Director
Governance seat. Fiduciary duty. Quarterly meetings. Strategic votes.
Board Officer (VP / Treasurer / Secretary)
Officer-level role on the Board. Officer seats are typically filled by election among Directors — apply here to signal interest and we'll route accordingly.
Committee Member
Standing or ad-hoc — programs, finance, events, governance. Regular working sessions, real deliverables.
Staff Role
Ongoing operational role, paid or unpaid depending on the position and funding.
Advisor
Advisory Council seat. Subject-matter guidance, no fiduciary duty — the people we call when we need expertise we don't have.
Volunteer Lead
Own a specific event or recurring track — smaller scope than a Pillar Team Leader.
Intern (unpaid / for-credit)
Semester-based work supporting a program area. Great for students needing academic credit.

Applying for

Pillar Team Leader · Operation Adventure

We’ve pre-selected the role on the form. You can add other roles too — or change them entirely — before you send it.

Section 1 · About you

Full name *Pronouns (optional)Email *PhoneZIP code *CityLinkedIn (optional)Referred by (optional)Best time to contact you

I am 18 or older. Required to apply for a team role.

I’m currently a college or graduate student.

Any of these describe you? (optional)

Section 2 · The role

Which paths interest you? Pick any that apply.

AvailabilityEarliest you could start

Section 3 · Documents + questions

Upload your cover letter and resume as PDF or Word documents. Reviewers read them side-by-side.

Cover letter * — PDF or Word, ≤5 MBClick to choose a fileWhich of our four pillars — Recreation & Adventure, Community & Service, Growth & Opportunity, Family & Belonging — resonates most, and why? (0/1000)Tell us about a time you led or supported a team through something meaningful. What happened, and what did you take from it? (0/1000)How would you want to contribute in your first 90 days if we said yes? (0/1000)Relevant experience (0/1500)Resume * — PDF or Word, ≤5 MBClick to choose a file

What happens next

We read every application — usually within two weeks.
If there’s a fit, we schedule a 30-minute conversation.
Board + staff roles get a second round with the President and team.
Accepted members get an @espritdcf.org mailbox + onboarding within a week.

Not ready to commit yet?

Start with a one-off volunteer shift. See volunteer opportunities. A lot of team members started that way.