Program Director

Wild Whatcom is a flourishing non-profit organization dedicated to fostering lifelong connections to nature. We provide experiential learning opportunities that inspire participants of all ages to build healthy relationships with nature, community, and self. We serve more than 2,000 individuals each year through our school programs, weekend outings, nature preschool, summer camps, community programs, and projects with many community nonprofits. With a talented staff of 25, we provide more than 50,000 nature hours to individuals in Whatcom County each year with year-round programs.  

We seek a Program Director with excellent program development, staff management, risk management, and facilitation skills as well as a focus on collaboration, equity, and distributed leadership. 

The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and holds responsibility for the daily operations of the organization, oversight of all programming, and active involvement on the leadership team. The Program Director also has a network of support and thought partnership with a team of Program Managers, a logistics support role, an Operations Director, and Development and Communications Manager. The Program Director directly supervises four Program Managers, acts as a Program Manager for our pilot Nature Preschool with the support of our Nature Preschool Coordinator, and assists in the supervision of our team of 13-15 field mentors.   

Please visit the employment page on our website for a detailed job description with a full list of responsibilities, qualifications sought, and workplace environment.

To Apply: 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to PDjob@wildwhatcom.org with “Your Name, Program Director Application” in the subject line. All materials should be sent as one attachment in PDF (.pdf) format. Direct any questions to the Wild Whatcom Hiring Team at  PDjob@wildwhatcom.org.  

*Priority application deadline is June 12. Position to remain open until filled. *

Before actual hire, prospective employees must pass a thorough background check. If any concerns arise, we will review them with the candidate and evaluate potential implications within a broader context and relevance to the position.

Wild Whatcom is actively committed to social equity and justice and encourages candidates of all racial and gender identities, cultural and economic backgrounds, and of any sexual orientation to apply. Wild Whatcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.