Now Hiring: Outdoor Program Coordinator
The Outdoor Program Coordinator’s primary function is to connect people to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway by providing accessible and engaging outdoor recreation experiences while leading the Explore Wild Rivers program. Explore Wild Rivers aims to provide recreation opportunities to people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and its greater watershed, with an emphasis on first-time park visitors and historically under-served communities. This role reports to the Community Engagement Manager, supervises outdoor program staff and volunteers, and involves close collaboration with key community partners. Ideal candidates will be a strong leader and communicator, who are exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing office work for event coordination with time spent outdoors leading events.
Core Functions
- Work in a team atmosphere to lead the Explore Wild Rivers program area, including designing, coordinating, and delivering events that connect others to the Riverway, such as guided hikes, day paddles, ice fishing workshops, and more
- Strengthen diverse community connections by leading and coordinating the Hmong/Community Ambassador program
- Supervise, schedule, and coordinate with staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and supportive work environment and providing constructive feedback
- Build strong relationships and provide excellent customer service skills with program participants and partners
- Coordinate logistics for all programs, including transportation, permits, equipment, shuttles, and participant registration
- Identifies and coordinates training opportunities and risk management protocol for staff and volunteers relating to Explore Wild Rivers programs, and demonstrates a high level of safety awareness and standards
- Responsible for the tracking and maintenance of recreation equipment, such as kayaks, canoes, paddling equipment, snowshoes, and fishing equipment
- Assist with environmental education, community outreach, and other Conservancy initiatives, as needed
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Wendy Tremblay, Community Engagement Manager, at careers@wildriversconservancy.org
We are currently in the process of interviewing candidates
Applications are due by Tuesday, October 8th, or until the position is filled.
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