Wellness & Expeditions Fellow 

Wellness & Expeditions Fellow 

2026 - 2027

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, was founded in 1999 to create and support transformational educational experiences with the mission of leadership effecting change. The diverse CEIS educational initiatives, including the Island School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, the Elementary Learning Center, and Community Outreach, deliver unique education in partnership with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research, sustainable development and innovation at the Cape Eleuthera Institute. 

The Big “WE”

The Island School operates as a close-knit, mission-driven, island-based educational community. Collaboration, flexibility, and shared responsibility are central to our work with students and to life on campus. Staff and educators work closely across programs, age groups, and departments, supporting students through interdisciplinary learning, shared supervision, and community events.

Fellows are supported by experienced staff and are encouraged to grow into this collaborative culture with guidance, mentorship, and clear communication. This community-based approach is a defining feature of employment at The Island School and an essential part of our educational mission.

Program Purpose

The Fellowship Program is an immersive, mentored opportunity for emerging professionals to contribute to a progressive educational model while building the skills, experience, and relationships that will shape the next stage of their careers. Fellows live and work on campus, participate in the daily life of the community, and gradually take on increasing responsibility throughout their time in the role.

The Wellness & Expeditions Fellow supports the daily operations of the Wellness Center, serves in emergency response capacities, participates in our on-call system, maintains and teaches proper use of our expedition gear, and champions efforts to educate and support needs across the organization utilizing your unique skill set. This position is ideal for an individual seeking hands-on experience and learning in a clinical, community-based, and remote environment. Fellows work alongside our lead staff, gradually building responsibility throughout their time in the role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone exploring careers and developing skills in emergency medicine, wilderness medicine, nursing, or experiential education.

Program Dates: 

This fellowship begins in June/July and runs for a full year.

Program Support:

Fellows receive a monthly living stipend in addition to: 

• Shared room housing accommodations on and/or near campus
• Daily shuttle access to and from closest town (if you reside off campus)
• Daily meals
• Airport transfers to and from Rock Sound, Eleuthera
• Access to regularly scheduled market runs
• Travel reimbursement support

Mentorship and Support

The Fellowship is supported within a strong learning network:

Wellness & Risk Management Director: Serves as the Fellow’s senior guide, providing oversight, skill development support, and regular one-to-one check-ins.

Wellness Center Manager/Registered Nurse: Provides clinical mentorship and guidance on patient care within the Fellow’s scope of certification.

Wellness Center Coordinator: Provides additional mentorship both in the clinic and as a professional in the organization.

Program hours vary depending on program needs. Evening and weekend participation will be required, and special events may require extended on-site hours. The successful candidate should expect to work a variable and mission-driven schedule.

The Fellowship Experience

What You’ll Do:

• Provide patient care within your scope of certification, including triage, assessment, and treatment using OTC medications
• Participate in our on-call rotation with other medical personnel for after-hours emergencies
• Lead lessons and facilitate health and wellness education sessions for students and staff
• Help manage, care for, and teach proper use of our expedition gear
• Escort students to medical appointments and support follow-up communication across departments
• Participate in wilderness- and water-based emergency medicine training
• Support daily operations of the Wellness Center, including documentation, supply management, and facility upkeep
• Contribute to community life through morning exercise programming, expeditions, and community engagement as needed

Please note that this program description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What You’ll Gain:

• Clinical Experience: Build hands-on experience in patient assessment, triage, medication administration, and documentation in a community-based clinical setting.
• Emergency Medicine: Develop skills in wilderness and water-based emergency response, working in a remote environment where definitive care is hours away.
• Education: Gain experience designing and delivering wellness and expedition gear lessons to diverse audiences, from elementary-school students to adult staff.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Learn to communicate and coordinate across departments, including education, residential life, risk management, and research teams.
• Professional Growth: 
  • Work alongside a Registered Nurse and other experienced clinicians, with structured mentorship to support your next step in emergency medicine, nursing, wilderness medicine, public health, or allied health fields.
  • Develop management and group facilitation skills under the guidance of the Risk Management Director while coordinating gear maintenance, use, organization, and care among all staff and students across the organization.

Residential Community Expectations

As members of a shared campus community, Fellows are expected to:

• Contribute positively to a collaborative and respectful living environment
• Uphold shared standards of responsibility, cleanliness, and community care
• Thrive in a remote, tight-knit community and engage meaningfully with colleagues, students, and local partners

Community Standards

Fellows are expected to:

• Engage with curiosity, professionalism, and respect
• Uphold The Island School’s values of collaboration, stewardship, and integrity
• Follow all safety guidelines and institutional policies
  
  

The Island School is committed to providing a meaningful and supportive learning experience. In turn, Fellows are expected to fully engage in the program.