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Position Description
As the Interim Associate Program Director in the High Sierra, you will be stepping in to support a dynamic program team mid-season. An ideal candidate would have experience supporting the day-to-day management of wilderness programs, and would be a strong candidate for the permanent position, which we will open in October.
This summer, in collaboration with the management team, you would provide leadership, administrative support, and oversight of the High Sierra program. Your responsibilities would include mentoring our Program Managers and 45+ expedition staff, supervising courses, ensuring quality training, community building, and overseeing aspects of business management. Reporting to the High Sierra Program Director, you contribute to the success of OBCA's mission by ensuring the effective delivery of our wilderness programs and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for staff and students.
Does this not quite sound like you?
Depending on our candidate pool, we may hire a summer Program Manager to support our team instead of an Associate Program Director. If a Program Manager position is more in alignment with your career goals, click here to learn more.
Compensation & Schedule
- This is an exempt, salaried position of approximately 3-4 months of full-time work (June 1st - Sept 30th)
- Start date flexible
- The permanent APD position will open in October, with the possibility of the Interim APD moving seamlessly into the permanent role, which is half-time from October 1 - March 31
- Monthly salary range starting from $3,800 - $4300/month FTE depending on experience
Benefits
- OBCA offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance with employer contribution, PTO, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Accident Insurance, and 401(k) plan with 3% match after 1 year from start date
- Pro Deal, the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates
- Rustic housing is provided during the program season with the possibility to caretake over the winter
- Food is provided during the program season
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. High summer temperatures can reach 80-100+ degrees Fahrenheit. The basecamp has a main building with an office, warehouse, and commercial kitchen. Other buildings throughout include administrative and field staff housing and communal areas.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- Experience with Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary programs (NOLS multi-day course or equivalent).
- Have 3-5 years’ experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field, a Bachelor’s degree and/or or any similar combination of education and experience