High Sierra Program Manager

Description

Benefits, Compensation and Location

• This is an exempt, seasonal salaried position of approximately 6 months of full-time work, tentatively scheduled April 3rd – Sept 28th.
• Monthly salary range starting from $3,350 – $3,700, depending on  experience.
• Rustic housing is provided with access to communal bathrooms and kitchen. Food is provided during the season.

Benefits

• OBCA offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance with employer contribution, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and 401(k) plan after 1 year from start date.
• Opportunities for professional development
• Pro Deal, the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates

Location

This position is located at our High Sierra program base in Midpines, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills 30 miles east of Yosemite National Park. The basecamp has a main building with office, warehouse, and commercial kitchen. Other buildings throughout include administrative and field staff housing and communal areas

Who We Are

Equity and Inclusion Statement:

We believe that all people should have safe access to the outdoors and culturally relevant and responsive educational programming. OBCA is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and honored for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture where we are always learning and improving toward a vision for equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are also committed to reflecting the diverse communities with whom we work and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.

Who You Are

• Passionate about Outward Bound’s mission, programs, and course activities.
• Have a deep understanding and personal commitment to equity and inclusion in the outdoors and can mentor staff in this topic.
• Great organizational skills, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Works both independently and cooperatively, and can balance multiple projects at a time.
• Effective communicator with the ability to give and receive both positive and constructive feedback.
• Proficient with computer systems, primarily G Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Drive, and Calendar).
• Proficient in backpacking in alpine environments

Education & Work Experience

• Experience with Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary programs (NOLS multi-day course or equivalent).
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years’ experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field, or any similar combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Able to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity, including but not limited to backpacking.
• Able to lift and move a minimum of 40 lbs, and able to carry pack weight of up to 60 lbs.
• Comfortable sitting or standing at a desk or computer 80% of time or greater.
• Able to maintain composure, exercise sound judgment, and decision-making, and assess and mitigate risk under periods of stress.

Required Current Licenses & Certifications (Upon Hire)

• Wilderness First Responder, CPR and CA Epinephrine certifications.
• Have had a valid US or Canadian driver’s license for at least five years

Onboarding Requirements (Upon Hire)

• Able to pass a federal & Live Scan background check, MVR check, and provide current (within the last 4 years) negative TB screen or test results upon hire (cost of all screening paid for or reimbursed by OBCA)
• Be up-to-date on COVID vaccination status, as defined by the CDC

Bonus if you…

• Hold an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor or higher certification.
• Have experience in the Outward Bound Course Director role.
• Hold a current CA Class C Commercial Driver’s License.
• Have experience with curriculum development with an equity focus.
• Have Salesforce experience.
• Have previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a member of the High Sierra Program Team to determine and fulfill program needs, goals, and strategy.
• Conduct and/or coordinate pre- and post-course functions, including Student Services communications, CD check-ins and consistencies, and pre-course meetings.
• Assist in educational and technical training creation, curriculum, assessment, and oversight.
• Directly oversee and conduct check-ins with staff about their promotion and development in technical, educational, and interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively with partner agencies to coordinate course plans.

Program Leadership

• In coordination with the Program Administrative Team, support all facility needs, including basecamp opening and closing, general maintenance, and community gatherings.
• Be a mentor and role model of best practices in the community and workplace at all times.
• Represent Outward Bound California appropriately when interacting with outside agencies and people

Safety & Risk Management

• Support in critical incident responses and on-call system, which may require after work hours and could happen during scheduled time off.
• Ensure accurate and complete incident reporting for all courses.
• In coordination with the Program Team, create the content and delivery methods for safety briefings.
• If the applicant has technical rock climbing skills and program needs dictate, they may take on oversight of our climbing programs.
• Uphold Outward Bound’s zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect. Protecting our minor students against abuse and neglect is of the highest priority

Administrative Duties

• Coordinate the collection, completion, and filing of all course paperwork—update forms as needed.
• Ensure proper recording of financial transactions, including gear store and petty cash.
• In coordination with the Program Team, fulfill program oversight duties throughout the season, such as maintenance and tracking of course materials.