Contribute to successful student experiences by providing support in the behind-the-scenes aspects of running NOLS Teton Valley. Assist in issuing and de-issuing courses, driving courses to the field, cooking and prepping meals in the kitchen, and contributing as a member of a hard-working team.

Key Logistical Points:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving history and be able to meet the criteria for NOLS vehicle insurance coverage.

• Location: NOLS Teton Valley in Driggs, ID

• Position type: Seasonal, full-time (June- August, 2025)

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.

• Staff housing is available on-site for a modest fee and includes food staples. Kitchen and living areas are communal. Staff are not required to live on-site.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.ed

What does a Summer Operations Assistant do?

• Contribute to an environment that encourages instructors and students to feel relaxed, supported, and focused going into the field.

• Assist the kitchen manager with food prep, cooking, serving, and cleaning. 

• Drive students and faculty to road access points, regional airports, doctor’s visits, etc.

• Rotate through an on-call schedule to support the evacuation department with logistics.

• Organize course paperwork.

• Assist the outfitting department by checking, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining outdoor gear and equipment. 

• Help students get ready to go on their expedition by issuing them gear and equipment.

• Assist the rations (field food) department by shopping for and packing food. 

• Keep grounds tidy by lawn maintenance, mowing, weed removal, and trash pick-up.

• Maintain a willingness to step into different roles and take on additional tasks.

What makes a great Summer Operations Assistant at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. We are looking for candidates with the skills listed below. We expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• Enthusiasm for creating and supporting a positive campus culture.

• Effective communication skills and strong work ethic.

• Flexibility and tolerance for adversity and uncertainty.

• Ability to work effectively on a team and follow through with tasks independently.

• Hard-working, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence.

• Ability to perform periodic heavy lifting of up to 80 pounds.

• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with a goal of maintaining a 40-hour work week. 

• Comfort living and working in a range of weather conditions.

• Preferred: Experience driving vans and trucks; familiarity with outdoor equipment.

Who are we and what can we offer you?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help people step forward boldly as a leader.

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

NOLS really is a great place to work:

• We have locations in seven U.S. states, and six countries; and courses in all 50 U.S. states and over 10 countries.

• We have fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands

• We offer employees free outdoor gear rentals

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.  

• All employees accrue "wellness time" that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• All employees may take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program, which provides access to counselors who are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.

Next steps

At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using your resume alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised, and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. 

The Applied platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We at NOLS never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

All you need to do is start the process by clicking on the "Start your application" button at the top of this screen

Additional Information

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in E-verify for U.S. employees, Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with human resources and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

NOLS values community and fosters a sense of belonging for our employees and applicants. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace because they embody these values, as well as our operating principle of promoting a positive, safe, and learning environment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be requested at any point of the employment process, including during recruitment. Please email peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.