In the role of Wilderness Medicine Staffing Specialist, you will work within a team of three other coordinators who share responsibility of designing and implementing the Wilderness Medicine staffing plan for 1000+ courses annually. Along with your colleagues, you will provide resources and support to 300+ wilderness medicine faculty across the U.S. and globally.

Key Logistical Points:

• This position is either based in Lander, Wyoming, or in an eligible location.

• Benefits: This position is eligible for Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, 403(b), 403(b) contribution, and more.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

  What does a Staffing Specialist do?

This role is in our Wilderness Medicine Staffing Team. You will be involved in the following activities:

• Schedule and support Wilderness Medicine faculty

• Create and send instructor contracts

• Develop and implement seasonal staffing plans

• Collaborate with Wilderness Medicine teams to ensure efficient staffing plans

• Manage systems for monitoring instructor performance

• Work with the Logistics Coordinator on travel plans for all instructors

• Communicate with faculty via informal open door policy, phone, and email 

What makes a great Staffing Specialist 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.

• Ability to gain a firm understanding of the NOLS Wilderness Medicine mission and to represent all aspects of NOLS to a broad variety of audiences  

• Adept at creative problem solving

• Aptitude for working independently and as part of a team

• Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with diverse groups

• Capability to adapt to last-minute changes and create adequate solutions in a high pressure environment

• Propensity for organization

• A growth mindset; always looking for ways to improve

• Technological proficiency; experience with CRMs, Google Suite, and MS Excel preferred

In your first 6 months, you will: 

• Build and support Rolling Staffing Plan for Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses 

• Show care and value to staff through internal initiatives

• Collect and organize feedback from instructors and collaborate with stakeholders to improve systems

• Take on organizational projects as directed by the Wilderness Medicine Staffing Director or Manager

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 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 a 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.

How to Apply

We use a great platform called Applied to reduce bias in the recruitment process. You will need to answer a few work-based questions which will be anonymously marked by members of our team. Our selection is based on performance in these questions, rather than looking at your resume.

Candidates with the top scoring answers will be invited to a structured interview where you get to meet some of the team. At the interview stage, you will be asked questions that reflect the role, so you have the chance to demonstrate your skills. It is at this stage we first see your resume. We give eligible applicants feedback through our hiring platform.

Additional Information

NOLS currently can support remote employees with legal working rights in the following locations: Canada, provinces: British Columbia, and Ontario; Chile; India; Mexico; New Zealand; the US, states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Pre-Employment Check

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 toward any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

Reasonable Accommodation

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.