Olympia Partner Program Coordinator

Who We Are

The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor recreationists and conservationists founded in 1906 to explore the peaks and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Today, we have 16,000 members and seven branches in Western Washington, where we deliver most of our outdoor education programming. Thanks to the work of generations of volunteers and our internationally recognized publishing division, we continue to enjoy an outstanding reputation in the fields of outdoor education, recreation, and public lands conservation and advocacy. Our dedicated volunteers and staff get people outside to experience the power of the natural world. We advocate for access and protection of recreational lands so that future generations can enjoy these places too. Our core value of community reflects the belief that a diverse and inclusive outdoors inspires unity, respect, and passion for the places we love. Our 60 staff members support our diverse impact areas, including adult education, volunteer development, youth programs, Mountaineers Books, and conservation & advocacy education. Together, Mountaineers staff partner closely with volunteers to achieve our mission to enrich lives by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the land and water of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Learn more at mountaineers.org.

Position Overview

The Olympia Partner- Program Coordinator is the inspirational staff leader, organizational mastermind, and purveyor of all things Summer Partner Programs at our Olympia location. They are primarily responsible for the safe and effective execution of educational and recreational programming for Mountaineers Olympia Partner Programs. This part time position will also include working select days at the Olympia Summer Camp. This includes facilitating group programs and field trips; taking the initiative to go above and beyond; and managing gear.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support programmatic elements such as group programs, field trip days, waterfront activity, and transportation for Partner Programs.
• Work as needed at Olympia Summer Camps.
• Create a positive, enthusiastic, supportive, professional environment for staff, volunteers, partners and participants.
• Ensure The Mountaineers youth policies and procedures are always followed and adhered to.
• Act as a mentor and point of contact person for staff and volunteers.
• Assist the Director in running activities
• Providing an leadership presence at Partner Program field trips
• Providing excellent customer service to families and partners
• Maintaining a daily schedule and checking with camp groups when working camp.
• Provide outdoor instruction for campers (i.e., hiking, climbing, foraging, etc.)
• Leading climbing trips for partner programs.

Requirements

• Minimum age 21.
• Cultural humility and desire to work with people of all races, ages, genders, abilities and economic backgrounds.
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to pass a national criminal background and sex offender check
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van
• Ability to travel to offsite programs
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have (and maintain) an acceptable driving record to drive Mountaineers vehicles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility and adaptability when things don’t go as planned
• Positive attitude and ability to carry oneself in a professional manner to create positive experiences
• Understanding of outdoor climbing skills. (setting up a top rope, belaying, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Summer camp experience, or comparable experience working with youth 8-16 years old in single day or overnight settings
• Experience teaching outdoor recreation skills such as hiking, backpacking, first aid, navigation, outdoor cooking, naturalist skills, teambuilding, or photography.
• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Current First Aid & CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience in Washingtons outdoor climbing locations.

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 considered, and as an organization that values equity and inclusion, we highly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and veterans to apply.

The Mountaineers believe a diverse and inclusive outdoors inspires unity, respect, and passion for the places we love. We are committed to building a culture where all people feel emotionally and physically safe. In support of this commitment, all prospective employees must agree to abide by The Mountaineers Code of Ethics and our Child Protection Policies. We do not tolerate discrimination, sexual misconduct, harassment, micro-aggressions, retaliation, assault, or any form of child abuse.

Work Environment

This role is based in Olympia, WA at Olympia Friends Meeting House and some training and programming will occur offsite throughout the summer.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work and manage a flexible schedule, including evening hours, as necessary
• Ability to life and move 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 occasionally
• Ability to be outside and active for extended periods of time, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, squat, run, or climb as part of duties leading youth; ability to hike on uneven and hilly terrain continuously for up to 8 miles.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.