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 Information:

• Location: NOLS HQ, Lander, WY or Remote.

• Contract type: Full-Time.

• Start date: Two weeks after position is offered.

• 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 Wilderness Medicine 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 Wilderness Medicine 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: 

• Fill emerging staffing holes for Wilderness First Responder (WFR) 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.

We are looking for a motivated and empathetic individual who understands and shares our passion to join our dynamic and growing team.

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 of 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.

Additional Information

NOLS can currently employ remote employees who have legal working rights in the United States, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, and India. In the U.S. and Canada, we can support remote employees in the following states/provinces: Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Utah, Washington, or 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 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 to 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.