The Office Coordinator supports NOLS Rocky Mountain expedition students and instructors by providing logistical, operational, and administrative support. They work closely with all departments at NOLS Rocky Mountain and its associated campuses: the River Base and Three Peaks Ranch. They also serve as a key administrative liaison with NOLS World Headquarters.

Key Information:

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

• Location: NOLS Rocky Mountain in Lander, WY

• Contract Type: Full Time, able to work in the field Spring and Fall if desired

• Start date: Within four weeks of job offer

Questions? Contact Sarah Martin, Rocky Mountain Director, at sarah_martin@nols.edu or the peopleteam@nols.edu

What does an Office Coordinator do?

The Office Coordinator holds a core set of responsibilities, works on a variety of recurring seasonal tasks, and implements longer-term projects. They execute established workflows to support day-to-day operations. This role is responsible for the following:

• Working with the Permit Director to update Logistics Calendars, reserve campsites and compile camping data

• Ensure employment paperwork requirements are up to date and accurate for faculty and staff on campus

• Maintain several campus financial systems including petty cash, paying bills, and field course cash budgets

• Compile paperwork for Course Leaders

• Manage and maintain map, medical kit, and office supplies inventories

• Support Outfitting and occasionally other departments 

• Manage social media accounts

• Occasionally manage the Noble Hotel front desk with after dinner hours 

• Hire for and supervise operations assistants during the summer season

• Liaise with the NOLS Information Technology department to troubleshoot basic technological problems on campus. IT skills are not required for this position, but an eagerness to learn, experiment, and try are necessary.

• Evacuation drives. This may include picking up a student from a trailhead or bringing a student to a doctor’s appointment

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

What makes a great Office Coordinator 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.

• Passion for the NOLS mission and enthusiasm for supporting a positive campus culture

• Enjoys doing tasks and being away from a computer

• Hard-working, organized, and detail-oriented

• Able to adjust priorities quickly and manage stress effectively

• Able to work independently

• Effective communicator, both written and verbal

• Creative thinker and solution-oriented

• Eager to learn

• Comfortable with Apple computer systems

• Competency with Google Suite 

  How to Apply

  It’s super easy! Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen 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 is NOLS?

  NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. 

  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.

  Why is NOLS 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

  • 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

  Please note in order to ensure pay transparency and pay equity the range posted is non-negotiable. If you are unwilling to accept an offer within the posted range, please review our other opportunities to see if one better aligns with your salary expectations.

  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 People Team 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.