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Summary
This position teaches, leads and supports youth, adult, and family programs at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) for a 7.5 month period, from May to mid-December. A successful candidate may hail from a variety of professional backgrounds, but loves teaching and being outdoors. They are inspired to share different ways of knowing, engaging science, art, play, creativity, relationship and nature connection, with both children and adults. They are energetic, professional, motivated, and a cooperative team player willing to work hard, have fun, and make a difference. They possess a strong motivation to empower their career, learn and grow professionally as an instructor and as a key staff member of a mission-driven organization.
Position Location and Description
The work location for the Environmental Program Instructor is at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center located in the heart of the North Cascades National Park on Diablo Lake. Mountain School, an overnight learning program for 5th graders, takes place from February to the end of May. Summer activities, which take a variety of guises for the public at large, proceed from June to late August. Mountain School resumes in September and continues to mid-December. There are two tracks in the summer, one engaged with a variety of programming at the Learning Center, and the other committed to remote backcountry leadership adventures with teens.
Responsibilities
Program Instruction and Support (85%):
Administration (10%):
General (5%):
Physical Demands
Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Duration
As soon as possible - December 14, 2023.
During Mountain School seasons, work schedules may be reduced for Thanksgiving (November) and the end of the season (December).
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately.
To Apply
Please apply online on our website by clicking the 'Apply Now' tab at the bottom of this page.
Complete the online application and upload a resume and a cover letter.
When available, a complete, detailed Job Description with the details can be viewed here: http://ncascades.org/epi
Equal Opportunity Employer
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority at North Cascades Institute. The Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, citizenship or any other basis prohibited by law in any of its policies or programs.
About North Cascades Institute
North Cascades Institute's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature and community through science, art, literature and the hands-on study of natural and cultural history. Our goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds experience and enjoy the mountains, rivers, forests, people and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest - so all will care for and protect this special place.
North Cascades Institute is a respected leader among U.S. environmental education organizations, and we believe that sustainable communities are built on healthy environments, vibrant economies and social equity. The Institute is in sound financial health with a $4 million budget and strong reserves, and 15 four-star ratings with Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
Experience and Skills:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay rate is $16.50/hour. This is a temporary/seasonal, full-time, nonexempt position. Benefits include the following:
The typical work week ranges from 32-40 hours. Some weeks overtime will be available, overtime pay is 1.5x base pay and could occasionally be required.
The Backcountry leadership adventure track positions will be a separate application that occurs in April. Compensation is similar but the details of time and rate are structured differently due to the nature of the position. When available, the full job description can be viewed here: http://ncascades.org/epi.
Housing
Good quality housing is available through the Institute for $350/month, considerably below market rates. Private rooms in shared houses are sometimes available, but not guaranteed. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required, at $175/month. The Institute has housing available in Marblemount or at the Learning Center on Diablo Lake. Smoking is not allowed in housing, during programs, or on the Institute’s campus. Pets are not allowed in the Institute’s campus housing, but a few rooms in one of our Marblemount houses allow for pets.
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. If a candidate will drive for the Institute they must have a valid driver’s license and driving record check with no more than one moving violation in the past three years, no DUI, reckless driving or serious moving violations.
From: North Cascades Institute
Full Time
Education & Training Services
$69k-92k (estimate)
06/08/2023
05/22/2024
ncascades.org
SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA
50 - 100
1986
KATE BOWERS
<$5M
Education & Training Services
We inspire and empower environmental stewardship for all through transformative experiences in nature. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature and community through the hands-on study of the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to help people of all ages experience mountains, rivers, forests and wildlife so all will care for and protect this special place. Join us at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center on Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park for hands-on learning adventures with the Pacific Northwests best naturalists, ar...tists, scientists and writers. In addition to world-class educational opportunities on topics ranging from birds to watercolors to mushrooms to photography, programs at the Learning Center offer guests comfortable accommodations, delicious meals made from local, organic ingredients in the lakeside dining hall and naturalist-led activities in the Diablo Lake neighborhood. Check out our current outdoor programs in the North Cascades including Family Getaways, Base Camp Learning & Lodging and Diablo Lake and Lunch Boat Tours -- at ncascades.org/get_outside.
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