At Outside, our mission is as clear as a Lowcountry sunrise: to enrich lives by connecting people to epic places, products, and experiences. This mission fuels everything we do, and it all starts with our amazing team. We’re all about making Outside the best place to work in the South Carolina Lowcountry—where every team member feels like a superstar, is inspired to chase big dreams, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Fun, fulfillment, and a whole lot of outdoor adventure. That’s the Outside way!
Careers / Jobs
Core Values
The Outside Brands Team
Across our diverse operations, from outdoor adventures to destination management and specialty retail, everything we do is guided by our core values. These values are more than just words; they are the principles that shape our culture and define our approach to business:
– SAFETY: We prioritize the well-being of our team and our clients in every activity and decision we make.
– PASSION: We are driven by a love for what we do and a commitment to sharing that enthusiasm with others.
– EXCELLENCE: We strive for the highest standards in every aspect of our work, from the services we provide to the relationships we build.
– TEAMWORK: We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from working together towards a common goal.
– SUSTAINABILITY: We are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of our environment and operating in ways that protect and sustain the world around us.
Training
All candidates are required to successfully complete training where appropriate
Outside Guide Training Course
Working at Outside is a fun and challenging experience. Prior experience is not necessary.
Guide candidates are required to successfully complete our 5-day Outside Guide Training Course, which includes kayaking skills, safety skills, basics of interpretive naturalism, ecology, history and environmental awareness. We also cover public relations and leadership skills. This is comprehensive training for the full range of our programs—kayak, boat, and land-based tours. It is an intense, comprehensive training that can lead to further certifications.
All new staff, with very few exceptions, are required to successfully complete this program. The 5-day Guide Training Course costs $275, of which $175 of the cost will be reimbursed provided that you remain employed with Outside through August 15, 2025. The balance covers books, training materials and uniform.
Successful completion of this course is required to become an Outside guide or Captain.
Upcoming Training Sessions
Session I: March 3 – 7, 2025
Session II: May 12 – 16, 2025
If you have any questions regarding employment, training, or the application process, please contact Sharon Sutton at [email protected]
Open Positions
Various
12.18.2024
Internships
A limited number of internship positions are available each year. Outside hires interns from a variety of fields of study, including Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Business Administration and Retail Merchandising/Management. Interns generally rotate through various positions at Outside such as kayak nature guide, retail associate and reservationist.
No application is necessary, email your resume and cover letter to Sharon Sutton at [email protected]
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