The Mountain is an ecologically conscious retreat and learning center perched on a dramatic granite outcropping high above the beautiful Nantahala National Forest in Highlands, North Carolina. We offer group retreats and opportunities for outdoor recreation and learning, including a variety of seasonal youth programs and residential camps each summer. Our campus includes a lodge with sweeping mountain views, cabins and bunkhouses, a lake, an extensive network of trails, an old growth forest, and a farm.
The Mountain aims to enrich lives, foster an appreciation of the natural world, honor the interconnectedness of all things, and inspire people to build inclusive, meaningful, sustainable communities throughout their lives.
The Youth Programs Manager is a member of the Leadership Team and will be focused on Youth Programs throughout the year. One of their main responsibilities is to serve as the lead organizer and supervisor of an 8 week residential summer camp (MountainCamp) which has operated for over forty years. Throughout the Spring and Fall seasons, the Youth Programs Manager will manage weekend-long youth conferences (called Youth CONs) which invite youth to build covenantal community within their congregations and the broader Southeast region while gaining leadership skills. Together, these programs provide year-round enriching experiences filled with recreation, adventure, education, and creativity. The Mountain strives to create a safe environment where youth are treated with respect, kindness, and consideration - and are celebrated for their individual talents.
This full-time, year-round position will assist with additional Mountain programming as needed, and will help design new and exciting programs that support our overall mission. The Youth Programs Manager has the option to live on-site and because of their frequent involvement with on-site activities it is preferred that they work on-site full-time, though a hybrid work environment may be considered for highly-qualified candidates.
The Mountain is an ecologically conscious retreat and learning center perched on a dramatic granite outcropping high above the beautiful Nantahala National Forest in Highlands, North Carolina. We offer group retreats and opportunities for outdoor recreation and learning, including a variety of seasonal youth programs and residential camps each summer. Our campus includes a lodge with sweeping mountain views, cabins and bunkhouses, a lake, an extensive network of trails, an old growth forest, and a farm.
The Mountain aims to enrich lives, foster an appreciation of the natural world, honor the interconnectedness of all things, and inspire people to build inclusive, meaningful, sustainable communities throughout their lives.
The Youth Programs Manager is a member of the Leadership Team and will be focused on Youth Programs throughout the year. One of their main responsibilities is to serve as the lead organizer and supervisor of an 8 week residential…
On-site housing and meals (when the kitchen is operating) provided at no cost; use of recreational facilities such as lake and hiking trails; health insurance, dental insurance, and 3% SIMPLE IRA retirement matching.
On-site housing and meals (when the kitchen is operating) provided at no cost; use of recreational facilities such as lake and hiking trails; health insurance, dental insurance, and 3% SIMPLE IRA retirement matching.