SUMMARY

Based out of the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center in North Cascades National Park, the Program Coordinator provides leadership and support for North Cascades Institute’s education programs. This position works directly with the Program Manager, Institute partners and other members of the Program Team to help coordinate administrative and programmatic pieces for a suite of educational programs. This position manages the administration department based out of the Learning Center and supervises the Lead Program Assist and Administrative Assistant. The Program Coordinator leads the coordination, development and logistics for Mountain School, Natural History Certification Program and Skagit Tours. They work across program areas to assure that staffing and curricular needs are met.

The Program Coordinator is an active member of the Program Team and regularly teaches and participates in Institute education programs (adult, youth, family and field programs), including teaching as a lead instructor for adult natural and cultural history seminars. In addition to program operations and instructional duties, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for occasional overnight supervision of the Learning Center campus under direction of the Learning Center Director. This position has the responsibility to apply good judgment and discretion, particularly with the welfare and safety of all participants.

Supervised by the Program Manager, this is a full-time, exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Mountain School program lead, including logistics and management of teaching schedule and pre-, post- and stewardship visits
• Coordination of public Northwest Natural History Certification, including program development, documentation, participant communication and guidance
• Provide oversight for on-site school programming including serving as on-campus, overnight supervisor during Mountain School and other Learning Center programs as assigned
• Collaborate with the School Outreach Coordinator for school contracts, schedules and tracking participant numbers
• Provide oversight for daily operations of Skagit Tours
• Manage and schedule resources: teaching supplies, instructional materials, vehicles, lodging, teaching spaces and outdoor equipment
• Manage administrative needs of programs at the Learning Center
• Supervise Lead Program Assist and Administrative Assistant
• Instruct in Institute education programs within areas of expertise, including natural and cultural history, science, stewardship and pre- and post- visits to classrooms as required
• Teach as lead instructor in Institute-led adult natural history seminars and adventure-based programs; develop relevant curricula with clear learning objectives and outcomes as required
• Manage curricula for Mountain School program and support continued development of curricular goals in conjunction with state and national science education standards
• Assist in developing training schedules and training teaching staff in collaboration with the program team
• Maintain relationships with schools, federal agencies and non-governmental organizations. Work with partner organizations to supervise partner staff working in Institute programming
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, maintenance and storage of program equipment
• Work collaboratively with the Program Team to manage programs
• Represent the Institute at conferences, festivals and community events as needed
• Participate in Institute’s program, risk management and Learning Center teams as needed
• Participate in strategic planning, inter-office communications and other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, Learning Center Director, Associate Director and/or Executive Director
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Environmental Education, Education, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology or related field
• Experience coordinating program logistics and training staff
• Must be willing to work with a flexible schedule including some full days, evenings and weekend work
• Residential environmental education experience a plus
• Must be creative, energetic, flexible, motivated and professional and enjoy working as a team player
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated administrative experience and coordination skills
• At least two years demonstrated expertise in mentoring and teaching student and adult learners
• (experiential, environmental and/or residential programming preferred)
• Ability to apply science inquiry, natural history and ecological field skills to Pacific Northwest
• landscapes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good sense of humor
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of North Cascades Institute
• Ability to participate in wilderness travel, walk comfortably over uneven terrain and 
lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification required
• Valid driver’s license and driving record check must have no more than one moving violation in the past three years, no DUI, reckless driving, or serious moving violations, etc.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving history check
• Ability to work and live comfortably in a small, remote community