Site Support of Outdoor School

POSITION SUMMARY

We are hiring 1 full-time Site Support to work Outdoor School programs April-June 2023 with options to continue working through the Summer for Summer Camps. The Site Support position supports instructors and students at Coyote Outdoor School during day and overnight programs. This position will receive training and support to fulfill all of their job responsibilities related to tasks that support the flow of operations on site.

SITE SUPPORT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help distribute and manage supply needs for field instructors
• Set up, break down, and facilitate dining hall during lunch for 90-100 students
• Manage large groups of students and staff during critical transition periods throughout the day (arrival, mealtime, group activities, departure)
• Facilitate daily staff meetings alongside Director and Site Director
• Adapt to meet immediate needs including delivering curriculum and support for instructors
• Help maintain a clean and presentable site by assisting with cleaning, laundry, trash collection
• Encourage and support students to participate in discussions, activities, stories, games, and/or songs
• Use trauma-informed group management strategies to support student needs
• Ensure safety of all participants at all times and maintain participant confidentiality
• Provide support and mentorship to instructors to ensure all group needs are met
• Communicate with program leaders about challenges during programs such as hazards or conflicts

Note to potential applicants: Research shows that BIPOC folks, trans and non-binary folks, and women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe that they meet every qualification listed in a job description. Your skills, experience, and education can come from personal interests, self-directed learning, community roles, and life experiences. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested in the position, even if you do not believe that you meet all of the qualifications.

Hiring timeline & process: Whole Earth follows equitable hiring practices. We anonymize all materials to reduce bias. Most or all instructor applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and schedule requirements will be interviewed. Remote and outdoor/in-person interviews will be scheduled in January for our priority deadline.