North Cascades Institute seeks an experienced mentor, skilled relationship-builder, and engaging public speaker 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 Specialist is the primary student liaison within the YLA team, providing year round support and information to enrolled students and their families.

Summary

In the fall, winter, and spring, the Youth Leadership Specialist leads our recruitment and enrollment efforts, and facilitates some of our day programs. In the summer, this position provides logistical support for our backcountry trips, and ensures a smooth flow of information between students, staff, and families. It is essential that the Specialist 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 Specialist 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 Specialist will be at least 40 hours/week, and will likely earn overtime pay (1.5x base pay). This position has a variable work location in the summer, including working at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (located on the shore of Diablo Lake), staying at campgrounds in the National Park, and/or working remotely.

Work schedules will vary, especially in the summer, and may require working early mornings, late nights and weekends when programs are occurring. An Institute vehicle may be available in the summer when they need to work at the Environmental Learning Center or in the National Park.

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.