Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basecamp?
Basecamp is the hub where the outdoor industry networks, collaborates, job hunts, finds candidates, shares industry events and news, connects about diversity and inclusiveness and more. It’s for industry insiders and those interested in the industry, alike. We’re made up of: a Facebook community (55,000+ strong), the Basecamp Weekly newsletter and its Premium upgrade (30,000+ subscribers), in-person and virtual events, and the Outdoor Dream Jobs podcast. Together, they make the secret sauce for propelling your career dreams forward (or finding the perfect candidate).
Basecamp Weekly Newsletter
What is Basecamp Weekly?
Basecamp Weekly is a weekly email with job and freelance opportunities, event listings and career advice serving the outdoor industry. Listings in the newsletter come from real humans affiliated with the opportunities (no job boards), keeping it personal. There’s a fee each time you post a listing.
There are two versions of the newsletter: a free version and a Premium version.
You can post a listing here. Paid listings will appear in both the free and the Premium versions of the e-mail ($3 per month).
What do I get with the free version?
A round-up of 10-15 of the coolest jobs of the week
A few available freelance gigs
The top posts you may have missed in the Basecamp group
Our Featured Member of the week, and the chance to be
Industry events
A gear giveaway
What do I get with the paid Premium version?
Our exhaustive list of dreamy outdoor industry jobs, hand-curated with 40-70 opportunities
The full round-up of freelance and contract gigs, from casting calls to writing assignments to calls for website designers
Jobs organized by geographical region to ease your search — including remote and abroad options
Outdoor industry-specific career advice you won’t find anywhere else
Resources for education, grants, scholarships, and more within the outdoor industry
Outdoor industry events you won’t want to miss
Sage advice from Basecamp’s Featured Member and the chance to be featured, improving your networking swagger
Discount codes on future Basecamp events and products
Gear giveaways
And more
Already a subscriber? Update your subscription payment method or update your subscription email.
When is Basecamp Weekly sent?
It is emailed every Wednesday at 11 am Pacific Time.
How much is the Premium newsletter?
$3 per month with a one-week free trial. Cancel anytime.
LISTINGS
What can I post?
You can post full- and part-time job opportunities within the outdoor industry. You can post freelance opportunities, internships, seasonal gigs, events tied to the outdoor industry and lifestyle and classified ads.
What is considered the outdoor industry?
The outdoor industry generally refers to the industry that caters to human-powered recreational sports done in the great outdoors: hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, paddleboarding, fly-fishing, mountain biking, road cycling, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, trail and road running, mountaineering, and more.
Jobs within the outdoor industry range from positions within brands and non-profits to jobs out in the field, like guides and park rangers.
We also welcome jobs and gigs from other industries that are located in dreamy outdoor locations.
What can I post as a full- or part-time job?
Full- or part-time jobs are positions that are considered on-staff and don’t generally have an end date.
Why do you encourage me to share the position’s salary range?
Transparency with compensation has multiple benefits. First, it allows efficiency in the hiring process by eliminating wasted time for both the hiring company and potential employees when salary expectations are different. Second, by exposing the salary, you work to close the wage gap for both women and minorities. Note: Colorado requires salary information by law.
What can I post as a freelance, seasonal or contract gig?
Freelance and contract jobs are those that are one-off or ongoing but for a temporary period of time. Examples include: “We need a photographer for a brand shoot this weekend in Jackson Hole” or “We’re looking for a contract writer for six months” or “I’m looking for writers to submit pitches on XYZ.”
What can I post as an industry event?
Industry events should be open to the public: film festivals, brand-sponsored meet-ups, job fairs, outdoor-related festivals, etc. We highly encourage posters to include a unique discount code for Basecamp Weekly readers when the event has a ticket fee.
What can I post as a classified ad?
This is a great space to sell old outdoor gear, announce a product launch, search for housing or offer a house rental you own (dreamy outdoor locations only), solicit sponsors, share your Kickstarter campaign, etc.
How much does it cost to post a listing?
$30 per week.
What is the deadline to submit my listing?
Tuesdays at 10 am Pacific Time. Submissions are accepted on Tuesdays between 10 am and 6 pm with a $29 Rush Fee.
FEATURED MEMBERS
How do you select the Featured Member?
The Featured Member is selected based on the completeness of a submission form as well as the quality of the photo. We also curate using a deep understanding of our community and whom we think will be able to leverage this space the most.
We are consciously working towards building a more inclusive environment within the outdoor industry by intentionally prioritizing a diverse mix of candidates — in particular, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled and plus-size folks.
We also provide Featured Members with a suite of content ideas and assets on how to share their feature with their own communities.
GIVEAWAY
What is the Gear Giveaway in the Basecamp Newsletter?
Every week, Basecamp gives away one sweet piece of outdoor gear or a service that would benefit your job hunt.
How can I submit an item or a service to giveaway?
Fill out this form here. We will review your entry and let you know if your item is a fit. If your product is chosen, there is a $160 fee to advertise your product or service within our giveaway.
Who can win?
Subscribers to the free and Premium newsletters who are based in the U.S. and complete the entry form.
What is the deadline to enter?
Sunday at 5:59:59 pm PT each week following the newsletter’s circulation.
When and how will winners be notified?
The Monday following the Sunday deadline via email. Winners have one week from notification email to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected.
How many times may I enter?
Once per week. If you enter more than once, your entries will be disqualified.
Can I win more than once?
No winner may win more than once in any calendar month.
Basecamp History
How did Basecamp start?
Ali Carr, a former Outside magazine editor, started Basecamp in 2017 when she was job-hunting within the outdoor industry. There was no dynamic, interactive space for the industry and she loved the way Facebook jobs groups allowed candidates to communicate directly with hiring managers. So, she invited 200 of her closest industry friends and asked each of them to invite 10 industry people and — boom — we had a collaborative, opportunity-yielding group.
Who is Ali Carr?
Ali Carr is an award-winning writer and editor, copywriter, community manager, and forever entrepreneur with on-staff editorial experience at Outside, Wirecutter (The New York Times), and Gear Patrol. She spent six years at Outside as a gear editor honing her industry Rolodex. Her 2018 feature about her dad’s disappearance at sea in Outside’s November issue won a gold medal from the Society of American Travel Writers. She’s also worked at Travel + Leisure, Microsoft, Hayter Communications and, most recently, in Nike’s incubator lab.
Terms & Conditions
We won’t sell your information. Period.
Refunds aren’t possible after your listing runs. Refunds are only given to submitters who request them before the newsletter goes out, on Wednesdays at 11 am Pacific Time. You can request a refund by e-mailing us here.
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