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Explorers Club Coordinator
Pisgah Forest, NC · EducationAbout FIND Outdoors:
FIND is a 50+-year-old nonprofit headquartered in Pisgah Forest, NC whose mission is to provide all people with education, recreational and interpretive opportunities about natural resources and cultural history. FIND Outdoors serves over 800,000 visitors each year with over 150 educational and recreational programs, special events, and tours, and manages recreation, education, and camping facilities in North Carolina, and Georgia. In addition, FIND offers our visitors forest- related gifts, education resources, and provides partnership opportunities for the health of our forests and the safety of our forest users on public and private lands.
About the Opportunity:
Explorers Club Coordinator
FIND has an exciting opportunity for an Explorers Club Coordinator. Explorers Club is an outreach of FIND Outdoors and provides high-adventure outdoor recreation trips for youth who have previously had limited access to such opportunities. These trips occur on local public lands at a minimum cadence of six through the May – November season, primarily occurring on the weekends. The Coordinator will also be responsible for recruitment and incorporating youth voice and choice into program planning.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
FIND Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FIND is a 50+-year-old nonprofit headquartered in Pisgah Forest, NC whose mission is to provide all people with education, recreational and interpretive opportunities about natural resources and cultural history. FIND Outdoors serves over 800,000 visitors each year with over 150 educational and recreational programs, special events, and tours, and manages recreation, education, and camping facilities in North Carolina, and Georgia. In addition, FIND offers our visitors forest- related gifts, education resources, and provides partnership opportunities for the health of our forests and the safety of our forest users on public and private lands.
About the Opportunity:
Explorers Club Coordinator
FIND has an exciting opportunity for an Explorers Club Coordinator. Explorers Club is an outreach of FIND Outdoors and provides high-adventure outdoor recreation trips for youth who have previously had limited access to such opportunities. These trips occur on local public lands at a minimum cadence of six through the May – November season, primarily occurring on the weekends. The Coordinator will also be responsible for recruitment and incorporating youth voice and choice into program planning.
Responsibilities:
- Recruits local youth to be part of Explorers Club, working with their parents to secure all necessary liability waivers and ensuring seamless communication with families.
- Models best practices for safety and supervision;
- Recruits and screens other adult volunteer mentors;
- Plans and coordinates trips, transportation, and all associated details;
- Assists in budget management and grant reporting.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to motivate and inspire youth toward a lifetime love of the outdoors.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree;
- Native Spanish speaker required.
Physical Requirements:
- Competence in outdoor settings and proficiency in activities such as backpacking, kayaking, hiking, and biking.
- Being able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Part-time position: roughly 20 hours/week, $25/hour.
FIND Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.