Job Opportunities

Wellness in the Woods is Hiring!

Wellness in the Woods is an equal opportunity employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodation in the application process, they should contact our Director of Process Improvement & Communications at monica@mnwitw.org.

Outreach Associate Openings

Join Our Team - Outreach Associates Needed in Select Regions!

Wellness in the Woods is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to join our team as Outreach Associates. These positions play a vital role in strengthening awareness of peer support and recovery resources across Minnesota.

Outreach Associates connect with community members, providers, and organizations to share information about recovery, mental health, and substance use resources. They represent the mission and values of Wellness in the Woods by promoting inclusion, empowerment, and hope in every interaction.

We are currently accepting applications from individuals who live in the following regions only:

• Region 4S: Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, Pope

• BCOW: Clay, Becker, Wilkin, Otter Tail

Applicants MUST reside within one of these counties to be considered.

Position Details

• Part-time (10-40 hours/month), flexible scheduling

• $20/hour plus mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate

• Work includes community outreach, tabling events, and collaboration with local partners

• Telework with travel throughout your region

If you have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and are ready to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply!

Click here to review the job description.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all regional positions are filled.

Virtual Peer Support Network Facilitator Openings

Join Our Team - Virtual Peer Support Facilitators Needed!

Wellness in the Woods is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our Virtual Peer Support Network team as VPSN Facilitators. These positions play an important role in creating a welcoming online environment where adults throughout Minnesota can connect, share, and receive peer support.

VPSN Facilitators work in pairs to guide virtual discussion and programming sessions, encourage participation, use active listening and group facilitation skills, and help ensure that each participant feels heard and valued. Facilitators also track attendance, follow program procedures, and help manage the flow of group conversations.

Applicants must live in Minnesota and have personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery. Current peer specialist certification is preferred.

Position Details

• Part-time, approximately 24-32 hours per month

• Starting pay of $18 per hour

• Fully remote position

• Four-hour shifts:

  • AM Shift: 9:00am-1:00pm

  • PM Shift: 1:00pm-5:00pm

• Applicants must be available for at least six shifts per month

• Availability across at least three weekdays is required

• Tuesday through Thursday availability is strongly preferred

• Applicants must have flexibility to work a combination of AM and PM shifts

• Reliable internet, a computer with a camera, and a private workspace are required

• Monthly staff meeting attendance is required

New facilitators will shadow experienced staff for three shifts and then complete three additional shifts as a co-facilitator before being considered for lead facilitator assignments.

If you have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and are ready to use your experience to create connection, empowerment, and hope, we encourage you to apply!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.