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BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

Every Outward Bound Costa Rica experience begins with adventure.

In the rainforests, mountains, coastlines, and communities of Costa Rica, participants step beyond the familiar, challenge themselves, and discover what they’re capable of. Behind every one of those experiences is a team of passionate professionals working together to make it possible.

Every day, the Outward Bound Costa Rica team helps create experiences that challenge people to grow in confidence, resilience, leadership, and connection. Whether in the field or behind the scenes, every role contributes to work that has a lasting impact.

If you’re inspired by adventure, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on others, we’d love to get to know you.

Why People Work at Outward Bound Costa Rica

Meaningful work is about more than a job description. It’s about being part of a team, contributing to something bigger than yourself, and continuing to learn along the way. For many people, that sense of purpose, community, and growth is what makes working at Outward Bound Costa Rica so rewarding.

Purpose

Adventure has the power to change people when it’s paired with reflection, support, and challenge. The work we do helps young people and adults build confidence, resilience, leadership, and a stronger connection to themselves, others, and the natural world.

Community

We value relationships, collaboration, and mutual support. Whether in the office, at base, or in the field, we work together to solve challenges and celebrate successes.

Growth

We encourage curiosity, learning, and professional development across all areas of the organization.

Connection to Costa Rica

Few workplaces offer the opportunity to work in cloud forests, rainforests, tropical coastlines, and communities across Costa Rica.

Our programs are rooted in the country’s extraordinary landscapes, culture, and biodiversity. Whether supporting courses in the field or from behind the scenes, the Outward Bound Costa Rica team helps create transformative adventures that challenge participants to grow, connect, and discover what’s possible. Along the way, you’ll experience some of Costa Rica’s most remarkable places while helping others do the same.

Where Your Skills Can Contribute

You don’t need prior experience with Outward Bound to make a meaningful contribution.

Creating transformative outdoor experiences takes a diverse team with a wide range of skills. From coordinating logistics and transportation to supporting participants, managing operations, communicating our mission, and leading programs in the field, every role contributes to helping others grow through challenge, adventure, and discovery.

We welcome professionals from many backgrounds who are inspired by meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help create transformative experiences in some of Costa Rica’s most remarkable places.

Operations & Logistics

Help coordinate the transportation, equipment, facilities, and resources that keep courses running safely and efficiently across Costa Rica.

Programs, Field Delivery, & Safety

Support the planning and delivery of high-quality programs through field instruction, program coordination, risk management, community engagement, and staff development.

Admissions, Enrollment, & Outreach

Help students, families, schools, and partners discover opportunities for adventure, learning, and growth through outreach, communications, admissions, and participant support.

Support Services

Provide the financial, administrative, and operational support that allows our programs, staff, and participants to thrive.

Be Part of Our Community

Creating life-changing adventures takes passionate people from many backgrounds.

If you’re inspired by meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help others discover what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you. Even if there isn’t a current opening that matches your experience, we invite you to join our talent community and stay connected for future opportunities.

Your next adventure could be helping someone else begin theirs.