Program Coordinator - Mountain School and Family Getaways

North Cascades Institute•Diablo, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates education programs at the Environmental Learning Center. Program Coordinators provide leadership for Institute programs, supervise Program Instructors at the Learning Center, and offer instructional support as necessary. This position will coordinate the logistics and delivery of the Mountain School program during the school year, and Family Getaways during the summer. They may also support other Learning Center programs from time to time. A successful candidate may hail from a variety of professional backgrounds but loves teaching, being outdoors, and is inspired to work with children. The work location for the Environmental Program Instructor is at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (ELC) located in the heart of the North Cascades National Park on the shore of Diablo Lake. Mountain School takes place from February to the beginning of June. Family Getaways and other programs (see below) proceed from June to early September. Mountain School resumes in September and continues to early-December. Spring & Fall: Mountain School Mountain School is our principal school-based education program. It is a nationally recognized overnight outdoor school experience that annually serves approximately 3000 participants. Students spend three days and two nights at the ELC, hike under towering trees, explore terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and learn about the rich natural and cultural history of one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Summer: ELC-Based Programs Family Getaways - A 3-day weekend program for families at the Learning Center. Curriculum is focused on intergenerational learning opportunities, and activities include: day hikes, nature-based and art activities, natural history lessons, paddling on our big canoes, and campfire programs. Conferences and Retreats - Staff support these activities by teaching short programs, leading canoe outings, and engaging with guests to help NCI reach a broader audience. Groups range from yoga retreats to professional development conferences, and everything in between. Base Camps - Educational weekend retreats for individuals, families, friends, or anyone who is looking to learn about and explore the North Cascades. Staff host and teach short programs throughout the event.

Requirements

Experience working successfully in teams
Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, or higher
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
Ability to communicate kindly, clearly, and productively via email, in person, and over the phone
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to work and live in a small, rural community
Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving history check.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
Experience working or living in communities that are historically marginalized or underrepresented in the field of environmental education
Experience working at residential learning centers, camps, schools, or similar facilities
Previous supervisory experience
Possession of current driver’s license; acceptable driving record for past 3 years
Fluency in multiple languages, Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate Mountain School and Family Getaways
Communicate with school staff in preparation for Mountain School
Facilitate Mountain School briefings, orientations, and debriefs
Facilitate Mountain School and Family Getaways staff training
Develop and manage weekly staff teaching schedule
Assist with hiring of Program Instructors
Maintain and manage inventory of program and educational materials
Collaborate with program leadership to conduct ongoing review of curriculum
Provide administrative and program support to program managers, as needed
Supervise Environmental Learning Center program instruction staff
Manage curriculum and observations for Mountain School and Family Getaways
Conduct teaching observations of Program Instructors
Coordinate team meetings for Program Instructors
Serve as Instructor for Mountain School and Family Getaways, as needed
Assist and/or instruct in other Learning Center program areas as needed including, but not limited to: Conferences & Retreats, Adult Seminars, and Base Camp
Support equity initiatives at North Cascades Institute and actively contribute to NCI as a community of belonging that is welcoming and accessible to everyone
Drive Institute vehicles with program participants, including vans
Serve as day-time incident commander
Provide leadership in risk management before, during, and after programs including prompt review and follow-up of incident reports
Support marketing and registration activities that promote enrollment
Attend and participate in staff and department meetings
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Sick Leave – accrued at the rate of 0.04615 per hour
Vacation Leave – accrued at the rate of 0.0385 per hour in the first year (about 10 days), with increasing accrual in successive years. Positions with furloughs may accrue less than 10 days.
Holiday Leave – 12 days maximum per year
Service Days – 2 days per year
Other paid time-off such as family leave, pregnancy leave, bereavement leave, etc.
Medical/dental insurance
long and short-term disability insurance
tax-deferred annuity
contribution retirement plan
Ability to participate in Institute pro deals
Yearly stipend to participate in Institute programs