Summer Program Instructor (seasonal)

North Cascades Institute • Diablo, WA

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports education programs at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) during the summer program season. Summers are spent delivering a variety of adult, youth, and family programs based at and around the Learning Center. Program Instructors deliver hands-on, nature-based education in the North Cascades ecosystem and support program operations while living and working in a remote mountain setting. A successful candidate may hail from a variety of professional backgrounds but loves teaching, being outdoors, and is inspired to work with children and adults alike. Multiple positions are available.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or leading programs for participants of all ages
• Flexibility, strong judgment, and ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to live and work in a remote community
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification by start date, valid for full term of employment
• Availability for evening and weekend work
• Successful completion of a background check, which may include employment history, a national criminal background check, sex offender registry search, and a driving history check

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with teaching science concepts in outdoor settings
• Experience working with individuals from underrepresented communities
• Spanish language proficiency
• Knowledge of the North Cascades natural and cultural history

Responsibilities

• Lead hikes of up to four miles and canoe programs in our big canoes.
• Deliver natural and cultural history lessons for multigenerational audiences.
• Provide excellent customer service, including supervising mealtimes and evening activities.
• Participate in training and follow organizational risk management protocols.
• Support program logistics, facilities, and other team needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave - accrued at the rate of .04615 per hour
• Vacation leave - accrued at the rate of .01925 per hour
• Paid holidays - 2 days estimated through September 6
• $110 per month health care stipend to be paid in the first pay period following completion of a 21-day probationary period
• Option to defer compensation as a pre-tax deferral in our retirement plan
• Ability to participate in Institute pro deals
• Housing available at $397.28/month including utilities (private rooms in shared houses typically available, but not guaranteed; shared rooms may be required at $198.64/month)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed