2024 Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator

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Organization

Mount St. Helens Institute

Job Posted

March 25, 2024

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Gina Roberti

Contact Email

apply@mshinstitute.org

Contact Phone

3602071777

Deadline to Apply

Location

Amboy, WA
United States
Are you ● Passionate about youth education, geology, ecology, and the outdoors?
● Excited to support a small team facilitating memorable learning experiences?
● Interested in living and working near the beautiful Mount St. Helens volcano with access to
hikes with breathtaking views such as the Boundary Trail and Coldwater Lake?
● Excited about providing excellent customer service to schools and groups interested in
registering for programs?

Summary

The Mount St. Helens Institute Education Team facilitates meaningful experiences for our guests, including leading hikes and other educational activities, helping students build confidence and a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and sharing their enthusiasm for Mount St. Helens with our guests. During the school season from April - June and September - November we serve elementary to high school aged youth for day and overnight field trips. The size of school groups ranges from small groups of 15 people to upwards of 60 people. Summer events hosted by Mount St. Helens Institute (including Family Adventure Camp, Sky & Star Party and Base Camp) are capped at 75 participants. Other programs include GeoGirls (a youth weeklong summer camp), youth groups and other camps. MSHI works to maintain the desired ratio of 1:15 for staff/volunteers to students. Our rental programs and summer events serve people of all ages. We host multiple community events including but not limited to seasonal foraging event series with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, summer Family Adventure Camps, summer Sky & Star Party, GeoGirls youth summer camp, multiple backcountry running events, and more!

Compensation Information

Starting rate between $23.76-$25.20/hour depending on experience; full wage scale is $23.76-$31.18/hour; position eligible for annual wage increases Benefits: Group healthcare insurance 100% paid (medical, dental, vision, alternative, prescription) for staff member plus 50% paid for dependents; SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% employer match; 10 paid holidays; and vacation and sick leave accrual.