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Summary
This position coordinates education programs at the Environmental Learning Center. Program Coordinators provide leadership for Institute programs, supervise Program Instructors at the Learning Center, and offer instructional support as necessary. This position will coordinate the logistics and delivery of the Mountain School program during the school year, and Family Getaways during the summer. They may also support other Learning Center programs from time to time. A successful candidate may hail from a variety of professional backgrounds but loves teaching, being outdoors, and is inspired to work with children,
Position Location and Description
The work location for the Environmental Program Instructor is at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (ELC) located in the heart of the North Cascades National Park on the shore of Diablo Lake. Mountain School takes place from February to the beginning of June. Family Getaways and other programs (see below) proceed from June to early September. Mountain School resumes in September and continues to mid-December.
Spring & Fall:
Mountain School is our principal school-based education program. It is a nationally recognized overnight outdoor school experience that annually serves approximately 3000 participants. Students spend three days and two nights at the ELC, hike under towering trees, explore terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and learn about the rich natural and cultural history of one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
Summer:
ELC-Based Programs
Family Getaways – Summer camp for families and friends. Staff host and teach a variety of engaging activities for all ages including, day hikes,nature based activities, natural history lessons, paddling on our big canoes, and campfire programs.
Conferences and Retreats – Staff support these activities by teaching short programs, leading canoe outings, and engaging with guests to help NCI reach a broader audience. Events range from medical training to scientific conferences to wedding weekends.
Base Camps – Educational weekend retreats for individuals, families, friends, or anyone who is looking to learn about and explore the North Cascades. Staff host and teach short programs throughout the event.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Final offer of employment is 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Working Environment
Physical Demands
Compensation
This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position subject to a winter furlough (unpaid) of one month.
Benefits include:
There are also opportunities for occasional attendance/participation at conferences or other professional development opportunities.
Housing
Subsidized housing available. Private rooms in shared houses are typically available. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required.
Key Dates
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Anticipated Furlough: December 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026
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.
Opened in 2005, the Learning Center is a collaboration between North Cascades Institute, the National Park Service, and Seattle City Light, The Learning Center is in the heart of some of North America’s most beautiful, wild landscapes and offers extraordinary opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature connection. This region has been inhabited by native tribes for over 9,000 years and native culture and society remain active and vibrant in their ancestral homelands here.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply online on our website at: https://ncascades.org/jobs. Complete the online application and upload a resume and a cover letter.
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Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled. Please apply online on our website at: https://ncascades.org/jobs. Complete the online application and upload a resume and a cover letter.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.
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