Who we are:

The Mountaineers was formed in 1906 to explore the peaks and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to enrich lives by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. With 14,000 members and branches from Olympia to Bellingham, The Mountaineers enjoys an outstanding reputation in its field of outdoor education and recreation and in the community. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are deeply committed to getting people outside to experience the power of the outdoors. In addition, we advocate for access and protection of recreational lands. The Mountaineers program centers have staff of 40 employees and an annual operating budget of seven million dollars, including Mountaineers Books. Please visit mountaineers.org to learn more.

Cultivating an inclusive staff is central to The Mountaineers focus on advancing equity. Our core values are Adventure, Advocacy, Community, Education, and Volunteerism, and we believe a diverse and inclusive environment inspires unity, respect, and passion for our work and one another. We’re interested in hearing from people who can work with colleagues of varied experience and background. The Mountaineers is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Field Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality, outdoor education experiences to youth and helping volunteers connect youth groups to The Mountaineers. This position will oversee our Pioneers (age 7-9) and Explorers (age 10-13) year round clubs programs, with additional opportunities with our teen club and other youth programs. This is a full time position paying $17- $19 an hour dependent on experience. The expected work schedule is 40 hours per week including evening and weekend hours.

What you will do: 

Work closely with the Associate Youth Program Manager to plan and execute clubs programming

• Attend evening meetings (approximately 2-3 times monthly) and clubs trips, which occur primarily on weekends
• Facilitate parent and volunteer engagement activities, including leadership training and outdoor skill training
• Develop annual progression of skills for new and returning members
• Empower and support parents to lead trips they are qualified to lead

Planning & Preparation

• Ensure supplies are ordered as needed
• Ensure outside vendors and/or transportation vendors are booked as needed
• Prepare schedules and training modules
• Ensure rooms/space is booked for meetings and training events
• Work with parents to plan trips and prepare trip planning documents

Communication and Logistics

• Serve as a first point of contact for all parent and youth communications for Explorers and Pioneers
• Communicate frequently and clearly to members and parents
• Communicate with prospective members, ensuring they have the information needed to join
• Collect & file all member paperwork
• Collect and file all staff and volunteer paperwork
• Ensure all trip and activity data is recorded and accurate

Who you are: 

• Knowledge, desire to, and experience working with young populations between the age of 6-13
• Outdoor Education experience, especially in experiential education
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 2-4 weekends/month
• Opportunity to safely lead sport climbs at a 5.6/5.7 level, building climbing anchors, and rappelling
• Strong organization skills
• Positive attitude and ability to carry oneself in a professional manner to create positive experiences with community partner programs
• Self-motivated with ability to carry out projects independently and work within a team
• Familiarity with Google suite and Microsoft office software
• Understanding of the organizational structure and programs of The Mountaineers
• Current First Aid & CPR certification or willingness to obtain

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Our Organization has a “zero tolerance” policy to any form of sexual, physical, verbal or emotional abuse. Any employee or volunteer found in violation of this policy will be removed immediately and reported to proper authorities.

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