An incredible opportunity awaits for an enthusiastic NOLS faculty member to take charge and lead the way for the Mexico field program. It's a chance to inspire and empower students to unlock their full potential, while upholding NOLS' unwavering mission and values. As the program manager, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the lives of students, working closely with the director and operations manager to form the ultimate NOLS Mexico leadership team. So, gear up to take the reins, and embark on an exhilarating journey to create meaningful, life-changing experiences for every single student on the program.

Key Information:

• Previous experience as NOLS Field Faculty is required.

• Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document when you are prompted to upload your CV/resume.

• Location: NOLS Mexico in Coyote Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

• Position type: Full time 8 month position, from September 1st, 2025, through April 10th, 2026.

• Deadline: This position is open until filled.

• Benefits: Private housing is available on site and must participate on house duties tasks, on a weekly rotation. Kitchen, bathroom, staples and living areas are communal with other NOLS Mexico in-town staff (and field faculty when on-site).

Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does the Mexico Program Manager do?

• As the NOLS Mexico program supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to ensure exceptional student experiences by overseeing the program team. 

• Your role will also involve planning and managing course routes, collaborating with the operations manager to develop seasonal operating plans and logistics.

• Implement new initiatives and curriculum for NOLS Mexico courses and prepare seasonal reports that highlight NOLS Mexico's performance, including risk management data, faculty merit recognition, and season summaries.

• You will work closely with the expedition and leadership education director to contribute to annual program supervisor meetings and school-wide curriculum and program development at NOLS.

• Oversee evacuations and assist with them as needed. 

• Be responsible for briefing and debriefing Mexico field courses.

• Be responsible for the support, development and supervision of 70-95 field faculty annually, evaluating and recording faculty performance assessments.

• Work with student behavior issues and separations, including family contact. Your goal will be to provide support and guidance to students, ensuring a safe and positive experience for everyone on the program.

  What makes a great Mexico Program Manager at NOLS? 

We seek 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.

• Facilitation and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to a successful team and an authentic drive to build community.

• Knowledge of NOLS’ schoolwide philosophy, curriculum, and Mexico operations. 

• Able to work successfully with various audiences, including students, staff, parents, and the general public. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated good judgment.

• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently. 

• Organized with reliable supervisory skills.

• Previous supervisory experience in outdoor education. 

• Able to maintain a flexible schedule, sometimes working long and irregular hours, including some weekends and holidays.

How to Apply

Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen and answer a few simple questions for the hiring committee to get a better idea of what you could bring to this role and upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document when you are prompted to upload your CV/resume.

At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. The Applied platform will ask you 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.

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 leaders.

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 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 discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family.

• All employees can benefit from free Outdoor Equipment "Rental" at our various locations.

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits package. 

• Wellness Time: Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.

Welcome to NOLS Mexico – A Unique Place to Work and Live

Nestled in the protected Coyote Bay, NOLS Mexico offers staff an incredible opportunity to live and work in the heart of Baja California’s stunning coastal desert. With access to over 1,000 miles of mountain and marine environments across two Mexican states, our campus serves as a launchpad for transformative outdoor experiences.

As NOLS’ first international campus, our operation is fully off the grid, powered entirely by solar energy, and thrives on the diversity of its team. Our staff community is culturally and generationally rich, multilingual, and deeply committed to education and environmental stewardship.

Most student courses start or end right here in Coyote Bay, meaning our staff get to be part of field logistics that involve kayaking, sailing, or hiking routes that begin or end just steps from campus. Our classrooms include open ocean, island beaches, and rugged desert terrain. Courses range from backpacking in the Sonoran desert to sea kayaking in the Sea of Cortez, often in partnership with local communities and naturalists.

Working at NOLS Mexico means more than just a job… it’s being part of a close-knit team that supports student growth, environmental responsibility, and cultural exchange, all in one of the most beautiful and ecologically unique regions on Earth.

Additional Information

• 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.

• 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.