North Cascades Institute seeks a skilled educator, supervisor, and logistics coordinator to join our Youth Leadership Adventures (YLA) team. YLA provides outdoor experiences for local high school students, including multi-day canoeing and backpacking trips in the summer, and outdoor day programming in the spring and fall. The Youth Leadership Coordinator provides year-round support to these programs.

Summary

Summary of Position

In the summer, the Coordinator leads instructor training, serves as a supervisor to field instructors, and offers logistical and risk management support to groups while they are in the field. In the fall, winter, and spring, this position coordinates and facilitates outdoor day programs in local communities, as well as supports the planning process for summer programming. It is essential that the Coordinator is able to uphold a safe learning environment for all identities and model culturally responsive teaching and leadership practices. This position reports to the Youth Leadership Manager.

For a full job announcement please visit: https://ncascades.org/jobs.

Job Location and Duration

In the non-summer months (September - May), the work location for this position is the Sedro Woolley Administrative Office, and is in-person at least one day per week. During these months, the Coordinator can choose to either work:

32 hours/week, with a regular furlough from December 16 - December 31; or
40 hours/week, with a regular furlough from December 16 - February 15

During the summer (June - August), the Coordinator will mostly work in-person at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (located on the shore of Diablo Lake). In the summer, this position will be at least 40 hours/week, and will likely earn overtime pay (1.5x base pay).

Work schedules will vary, especially in the summer, and may require working early mornings, late nights and weekends when programs are occurring. Given the remote location of the Learning Center, personal transportation is required.

Housing

Whenever this position is required to work in-person at the Learning Center, housing is available at no charge. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required. Smoking is not allowed in housing, during programs, or on the Institute’s campus. Pets are not allowed in the Institute’s campus housing.

Start Date

Preferred start date is January 15, 2024 with some flexibility based on applicant availability.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply

Please apply online on our website at: https://ncascades.org/jobs

Complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume.

Compensation Information

This is a regular, non-exempt (meaning hourly), full time (32-40 hours/week) position, with a wage range of $18-19 per hour.

We offer a competitive compensation package. Benefits include the following:

Sick Leave – ~8 hours per month
Vacation Leave – ~10 days per 1st year. Positions with furloughs may accrue less than 10 days.
Holiday Leave – 12 days maximum per year
Service Days – 2 days per year
Other paid time-off such as family leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, etc.
Medical/vision/dental insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, and retirement plan
Yearly stipend to participate in Institute programs

Benefits are prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.