Principal Responsibilities: 

• Program planning, logistics, and implementation.
• Guide afterschool programs, summer camps, community events, etc. 
• Hire seasonal guides, plan and facilitate staff training, support staff in the field.
• Curriculum development for programs, design and implement pilot programs that are mission aligned.
• Work with community partners to develop relationships and programs.
• Work with staff to continually reexamine organizational practices around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Manage the volunteer coordinator and volunteer program.
• Help design and manage the organizational budget.
• Assist co-director with program outreach and marketing efforts as needed.
• Manage the scholarship program and fund.
• Non-profit administration, including bookkeeping, insurance, human resources, etc. in collaboration with co-director and other Wild Society staff and volunteers. 

Time Spent:

• 40% Program planning and implementation, including staff management, curriculum development, permits, volunteer management, etc.
• 40% Wild Society administration, including working with board of directors, insurance and non profit management, budget and bookkeeping, grant writing and marketing support, etc. 
• 20% Guiding Wild Society Programs, including afterschool, community events, and summer sessions. 

Required Qualifications:

• Strong sense of personal relationship with the natural world.
• Two years experience teaching (especially outdoors).
• One year experience managing staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience backpacking, camping, hiking, etc.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification or ability to obtain in the next three months.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to think creatively.
• Welcoming people from different backgrounds, willingness to listen and learn.
• Demonstrated commitment to and consideration of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all organizational decisions and development. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum writing, program design, and program implementation. 
• Backpack guiding experience. 
• Knowledge of the Olympic Mountains and Kitsap County. 
• Non-profit management work. 
• Experience working with budgets.
• Creative, collaborative, and self-directed mindset.
• Ability to operate at multiple operational levels—both big picture and details.

Expectations and Commitment: 

• 30-50 hours per week depending on the season, flexible schedule.
• Some evenings and weekends required for meetings and programs.
• Must have a personal vehicle and valid drivers license.
• Comfortable driving a 15 passenger mini bus, must be 21 years of age or older and maintain a good driving record. 
• Access to the internet and computer required, positions are 100% remote except for programs, which all take place on public land. 
• Willingness to meet weekly or as-needed, both remote and in-person in Kitsap County (when safe to do so. Meetings are currently remote or outside and physically distanced due to Covid-19).

Compensation and Benefits: 

$44,720 annually. Benefits include:

• $300/month reimbursement of health insurance premiums via QSEHRA.
• Paid sick leave accrued hourly, at 1hr for every 40hrs worked.
• 10 days paid time off per calendar year. 
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• Training & professional development for job roles.
• Reimbursement for WFR recertification.  
• Access to gear, equipment, and trip planning support for outdoor adventures.
• 50% off all Wild Society programs for your partner and/or dependents.