Operations Assistants at NOLS Alaska work as a team to care for campus facilities, provide operational support to other departments, and facilitate transportation for field courses. This position presents the opportunity for a great variety of work tasks all over campus with the bulk of work being outdoor based!

Key Logistical Points:

• Be 21 years of age - NOLS Insurance requires drivers to be at least 21 years old

• Location: NOLS Alaska (Palmer, Alaska)

• Position type: Seasonal (April-September 2025)

• Start date: Mid/Late - April 2025

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

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does an Operations Assistant do?

This role works under the supervision of the Facilities Manager. It includes the following activities:

• Provide facilities support to students, faculty, and staff

• Maintain clean and orderly facilities and grounds

• Drive courses to and from trailheads using vans, trucks, and hatchback vehicles

• Collaborate as a team to complete a regular list of daily tasks

• Assist facilities manager with start-up and end of season tasks

• Provide laundry support for operational departments

• Assist with day to day operations when needed in rations, equipment, and transportation

• Arrive promptly to work

• Use power tools and lawn care equipment safely and responsibly

• Work on small and large projects campus wide

What makes a great Operations Assistant?

For this position, we are seeking a person who is passionate about working as a team, enjoys dynamic day to day operations, and takes pride in living/working in a small communal environment.

• Ability to be self-directed, take initiative, and make decisions independently

• Adaptable to last minute adversity and uncertainty in logistics

• Ready to work and communicate as a team

• Willing to accommodate flexible work hours/schedules including holidays/weekends.

• Able to lift and carry 60+ lbs (items such as propane tanks, laundry, and tools)

• Eager to live and work in a small community that shares responsibility for maintaining common areas.

• Capacity to approach challenges on campus with empathy

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 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.

Next steps

All you need to do is start the process by clicking on the yellow button on the top right.

You’ll answer some questions that are related to your day-to-day job. After the job closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymized, randomized and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which includes an interview. 

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. we can support remote employees in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.

• 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.