Should you have additional feedback, please email employment@trackersearth.com. *Compensation. Take 30 seconds to, KEY NOT FOUND: jobLine.seasonal-current, more than 1 year, Former Temporary Employee, less than 1 year, Get started with your Free Employer Profile, INTERN: Promising Program To Grow With, Did Not Deliver In Any Way, Love the job but not the higher ups or structure. but there is definitely a certain culture there and if you don't fit in it can feel isolating. No matter how long you work there or how good your reputation is, you are a name on a spreadsheet and you are replaceable! We are sorry you had such a challenging experience when you worked for Trackers Earth. With the exception of the compensation, none of what excited me about being a Trackers proved to be true. Were a little short on data, but you can help. I had a really unique and enjoyable experience volunteering at Trackers Earth. How do you feel about the future of Trackers Earth? Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Trackers Earth is right for you. There have been attempts, by staff, to have conversations over things like racial inclusion and these are immediately shut down by the owner, going so far as blocking comments by Indigenous employees. If you're a fast improviser, have patience, empathy, and a fun personality you will thrive! Stay away. I just came back for my second summer and it was even better than last time. What advice would you give the CEO of Trackers Earth about how to improve it? One week I was asked to teach trap camp and I had never made a trap before that could be scary for some people, but it kept me on my toes and the coordinators and veteran instructors are always happy to teach skills if you are proactive in seeking them out. The company's obsessed with its image in the community that's just about the only thing that will get you fired. Supportive, Respectful, Professional, Creative, and Positive Work environment. Thank you for sharing your feedback. It could be anywhere from Wilderness survival training to playtime in the woods as long as they have fun. CEO doesn't care enough about his employees to give them better wages. Please send any additional feedback to us at employment@trackersearth.com. Remember at the end of the day you are working in childcare. You're likely to enjoy the people you're working with and love what you do. We hope others reading this realize that our goal is safety, fun, adventure, and being the best you can every day when interacting and working with kids. Great boss and manager! However, working with Trackers is not for everyone. Does not treat women with fairness. The Hardest Job you'll ever love and leave. It was also very challenging because there wasn't much organization--just a gist of what you had to take care of for the week, and you make up the curriculum to make it happen, however you see fit. I quit my job for Trackers and glad I did. I love this place and would recommend Trackers for people going through career transition or a college break who need summer employment. Pay is exceptionally good for teen interns looking for their first job. If you have additional feedback you would like to share, email employment@trackersearth.com. A lot of lip service is given to the idea of "community" while it is very clear that what truly matters to the owner is money. I am glad you appreciate the community, kids, and learning new skills. Sometimes communication with coordinator was unhelpful or didn't provide a safe space. you'll learn a lot while you're working there however the pay ceiling is very low. Every summer it feels like its the first year running. Thank you for sharing your feedback about your co-workers. Very evident lack of POC or QPOC in the working environment which feels even more isolating. Pretty much management, clearly they have grown very fast, and their management style I would say is a Lil gruff, but It is the actual physicalness of the job that was the biggest con for me: Hiking 7-10 miles a day was tough, I had some injuries that made it impossible to continue. but I feel for the guy.. Half are horrible, half are great. Letting kids experience the forest in a safe camp environment is SO important. We appreciate the time you spent working with us and we do hope that you find the next adventure that works better for you going forward. The owner is a total self righteous narcissist with a heavy scoop of short man syndrome. I watched wonderful people getting their spirits crushed. Best, Trackers Earth. Amazing people to work with. It can be really challenging when your assistant doesn't know what they're doing or there is no communication. Outdoor work, kind co-workers, relatively normal hours. The burnout rate is very high in those positions for good reason. *Opportunity for training and development 3.3 out of 5 stars for Compensation/Benefits, 3.3 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement, The most useful review selected by Indeed. Which means that the company is writing reviews to balance out the rating. It's a great, fun and meaningful job where you can use your creative thinking skills and really shine at what you're good at, and instructors are welcome to bring their own passions and skills in. If you question the slightest thing about how they treat their employees or how certain practices are unsafe for students, you will be terminated with little or no explanation. Trackers Earth has a clear mission to help get more kids learning and experiencing the natural world, not just for today but for the next generation. Potentially demanding schedule, depending on the person. 
Our community is ready to answer. I've worked at Trackers Earth for several years now, and each year I return to an accepting and supportive environment of the most engaging, friendly, and exciting coworkers and managers likely on the planet. Its fun and you get to get paid discovering new beautiful places. Great organization, just not enough training. We know that working outdoors is rewarding and hard work. The few interns that will remain were picked at random, and their jobs will change to parking lot duty, on site store or greeting parents (or substitute for these roles). Majority of the work day is outside in forest area, if you are any sort of guide (this job is not for you if you arent an outdoorsy type)
Does Trackers Earth let you work from home? Once Upon a Time this place is really hardcore you might hear some crazy stories I can testify they are probably true. There are few pros but the kids are great and some of the teachers on staff are great and caring people. While we know the work his hard when you are out in the outdoors with youth, we know there are rewarding and amazing experiences that happen for campers and staff. Pay was not good, it was just above minimum wage. This employer has claimed their Employer Profile and is engaged in the Glassdoor community. I love Trackers and what it stands for. Their are no paid holidays and you work them with regular pay. Great feedback for us to take in and find ways to make it a better overall experience. 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202, Tracker's Outdoor Leadership Apprenticeship, Photography, Film, and Wilderness Survival Teacher. What is the most stressful part about working at Trackers Earth? I learned a lot on the job and I got to spend every day outdoors playing games and interacting with kids and nature in a really fun and engaging way. Accessibility, Disability and Accommodation, Intern- Outdoor Camp Educator (Portland, OR), Realms Intern - Outdoor Camp Educator (Bay Area, CA), Realms Intern - Outdoor Camp Educator (Portland, OR), Intern - Outdoor Camp Educator (Denver, CO), Intern- Outdoor Camp Educator (Bay Area, CA). Your input is important and we appreciate all of your feedback so we can grow, develop, and get better! 
Really cool people to work with, but under the leadership of a person who instills a culture of shame and blame and gross power dynamics. Wonderful, inclusive space to work in. Sometimes that isn't even up to you, it's up to whatever the program "calls for". fun, meaningful, good culture, can learn cool new things, no healthcare, paid lunch with kids only, seasonal, a fun place to work for the summer. We are so glad you got to love your work when you with Trackers. Would definitely return for another job. The camp is whatever you want to make it. Work was challenging but rewarding and manageable on a daily basis. *Opportunity to grow within Trackers from Intern --> Coordinator--->Lead They took great care of everything very well. That is why we have had all of our staff participate in a required safety and quality program prior to starting at camps. The working environment is clearly very very clique-y, and it definitely felt isolating and like you aren't "accepted" by others if you didn't "look" the part, yet at the same time the culture is to NOT really fit in with the rest or look the part. 
If you're an extrovert with a loud, creative personality, you will thrive here! Management can be kind of crazy/hectic, sometimes it feels like things arent planned completely and are more just thrown together last minute. I worked at Trackers one summer years ago and was kept away for awhile by a full time job. If you love working with kids, and love being outside, then this is it. Really fun working environment with many options. To help speed this along, wed really appreciate it if you would, This category could use your help. fair pay, great work environment and a culture that allowed for the share of skills and expertise. You get to maybe find a good therapist after you leave, I just wanna say look at the reviews of this place. No support from management, poorly managed company in general. We hear your advice and will actively apply your input. Wow so many great pros, so many incredible people to work with and the kids are amazing. I am sorry to hear you have not had a good experience with other parts of the business. No holiday pay, its a bit far out for me so long drive home. The job training was a little lack luster, but the kids were great. If you call in sick or take a day off, expect to take an entire week off. Having problems? *Opportunity to take my experience and love as a Trackers Camper to an Internship & first job We agree! Great opportunities to teach and work with upcoming generations to protect this planet and learn skills that will take us further. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Coming soon! Working with kids can be a challenge, yet really rewarding. But don't worry you don't need to see him that often if at all. What tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at Trackers Earth? How did you feel about telling people you worked at Trackers Earth?
You are replaceable. Copyright 2008-2022, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. On average, how many hours do you work a day at Trackers Earth? Top-down support is essentially nonexistent and it is expected that programs be planned/prepped/and run by Summer and Full-time staff on the entry level. Very conflicting. This place is a joke and unsafe. Should you have additional feedback you would like to share, please send an email to employment@trackersearth.com. Please feel free to email employment@trackersearth.com should you want to share additional information that will help us continue to improve and grow as an organization. What is the interview process like at Trackers Earth? Community, the kids, activities, learning new skills, Pay, disorganized and unresponsive management, toxic masculinity runs rampant. The owner is a horribly abusive boss and will ask employees to spy on one another (he calls them his "ears") and will go so far as to try to find out information about his employees personal lives that have nothing to do with work. Communication is much better than it used to be but still not amazing. I received no support to improve this situation beyond the acknowledgement that it was not an ideal situation, and for adults on the site to tell me the unhelpful guidance of "don't let the kids mill" about. It's one of the funniest job you'll ever have! Someone who works at Trackers is able to work within one's expertise, but can also learn more about outdoor education and have job advancement opportunities. Some people would be involuntarily out of work for a couple weeks, or put on another team you have no experience with, and that is really hard to acclimate to. Learn more about working from home at Trackers Earth. Always a great part of the job and workplace. Thats ok with me because they pay down time same hourly pay stubs its cool. Staff were burnt out quickly for low pay. Then the majority of the interns were laid off because of the cost of transportation for the program. We strive to create a collaborative workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and thrives. My first 3 days at Trackers were chaotic because there were not enough staff on site and as a result I had more kids under my care than anyone could. I can all but guarantee your time here will be a positive and memorable experience. Were still collecting data to inform categories such as Age, Disability, Sexual Orientation, and Veteran Status. S T A Y A W A Y. 
This is a summer position. Marketing and support from the Oregon location are super weak as well. We appreciate the dedication and commitment Trackers Earth employees give to help campers have the best experience possible. The founder, Tony Deis, is super passionate about the company and can be found on almost every camp day talking to staff at the site, making sure everything is going ok, etc. 88% said no. Students that attend Trackers camps are truly some of the most interesting kids youll ever meet. Please send any other comments or feedback to Employment@trackersearth.com. The management was horrible, mean, and problematic. Verify your email to use filters. Indeeds survey asked over 16 current and former employees whether they could work remotely at Trackers Earth. Avoid this place at all costs! However, as both an assistant and instructor, I felt a bit tossed into the deep end. For all of us who suffered the abuse from working here, its obvious through the lingo of good reviews its coming from management. We hear your input and will continue to apply your message to growing and improving Trackers Earth. Benefits are hard to get. very collaboritve and community focused. They bring valuable insight that will help us today and tomorrow. This rating reflects the overall rating of Trackers Earth and is not affected by filters. He's super-rich and owns multiple homes while his employees can't pay rent. I learned all kinds of wilderness skills and made such wonderful memories with the children. It does require a lot of flexibility and being adaptable is a must. We agree, we have great employees working for us at Trackers Earth! This is the most exciting place to work on the planet. And, our focus on safety is a top priority. Glassdoor has 58 Trackers Earth reviews submitted anonymously by Trackers Earth employees. I was taught how to make a bow by my team manager outside of work hours. Ask a question about working or interviewing at Trackers Earth. I would advise against taking any positions above lead guide. We are thankful for the many teens that have worked, and will work, for Trackers Earth. What is the best part of working at Trackers Earth? We appreciate your sharing your honest viewpoints of the business and are sorry you had a negative experience. leave while its fun! The training is good in the sense that there is very standardized protocol for how to deal with emergencies and weird situations, however I would have liked getting more skills training specifically related to the things I would be teaching. Don't expect much help or motivation from management. If you were in charge, what would you do to make Trackers Earth a better place to work? Days 4 & 5 improved significantly with additional staff on-sight and I began to see this Internship shaping up to the one I thought it could be. We are confident that you brought value and spark to the role and appreciate your employment with us. Trackers earth hires seasonally winter spring and summer. No benefits, maybe just discounts to a couple stores. Year round work is hard to get but it's a great company to work for. This company has been doing great things for the youth of the East Bay as far as getting them outside but neglects its own staff more often than not. All in all though, there definitely were many challenges, but the job was fun when working with children (even the really difficult ones), and you get to dress up and create your own character and make up stories, and be a kid again. 
What questions did they ask during your interview at Trackers Earth? And, for an organization that has been around for over a decade, the chaos of the program is disproportionate. 
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