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To work for Thompson Island Outward Bound Educational Center one must believe in our mission and realize that it takes a multi-talented, flexible and well-coordinated team to run Thompson Island and our programs. That team includes Outward Bound instructors and support staff, our waterfront and boat crew, maintenance and grounds crew, food service staff, Thompson Island Conference Center staff, and our administrative departments. Although most positions are island-based, additionally we staff a mainland office. Please see our current openings page to find positions for which we are presently hiring.
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Mission Statement Thompson Island Outward Bound is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide adventurous and challenging experiential learning programs that inspire character development, compassion, community service, environmental responsibility and academic achievement. Our organization principally serves early adolescents from all economic and social communities of greater metropolitan Boston, and the institutions and adults who support them. Thompson Island Outward Bound Non-Discrimination Policy Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center does not discriminate in its employment practices (hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or other aspects of employment) on the basis on ethnicity, age, race, culture, economic, social, religion, disabilities, gender or sexual orientation. Programs—This department includes insructors as well as the behind-the-scenes folks who make our courses exceptional—course directors, logistics coordinators, admissions directors, a medical screener and more. Contact: staffing@thompsonisland.org Outward Bound Professional—Our OBP staff creates specialty courses for corporate groups and adults. The combined expertise of our team includes the talents of educators, managers and consultants. Contact: obprofessional@thompsonisland.org
Accounting—The accounting department tracks all revenue and expenses that go through Thompson Island.
Contact: egleichauf@thompsonisland.org
Development—Generous individuals, foundations and corporations provide much of the funding for our programs. The development department builds and maintains relationships with these supporters. Contact: development@thompsonisland.org Events—We host clambakes and special events on the island; revenue from this service supports our youth programming. The events department sees to it that all food, recreation and transportation issues are worked out for guests. Event planners, chefs and food staff are part of this team. Contact: hospitality@thompsonisland.org
Operations—The operations department keeps things running smoothly throughout the island. They cover boat transportation, construction, housekeeping, landscaping and more. Contact: jscully@thompsonisland.org | 
