Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator

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?
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service to schools and groups interested in registering for programs?

OVERVIEW: 

Working closely with and supervised by the Youth Education & Rental Programs Manager, the Mount St. Helens Institute’s (MSHI) Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator coordinates registration and implementation for all of MSHI’s youth education and rental programs.

As part of the education team, the Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator will create meaningful outdoor experiences for guests of all ages by leading hikes, facilitating educational activities, and inspiring confidence and connection with the natural world.

During the school season (April–June and September - November), we serve elementary to high school-aged youth for day and overnight field trips called Volcano Outdoor School. The size of school groups ranges from 15 to 60+ people, with a target staff-to-student ratio of 1:15. 

Other programs include: 

• Summer events hosted by Mount St. Helens Institute (including Family Adventure Camp, Sky & Star Party, Base Camp) are capped at 60 participants and serve people of all ages. Summer events include staff working with MSHI volunteers to lead hikes, activities & foodservice.
• GeoGirls is a 5-day overnight summer camp serving middle school and high school youth.
• Seasonal foraging event series with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe
• Facility rentals, such as backcountry running events and university groups.

**Watch this video about our education programs to give a sense of our programs and style.**

Read about our education programs and our facility, the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center.

The Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator will ensure that programs are professional, accurate, and engaging, and that they support MSHI’s equity commitment.