Are you passionate about creating a great workplace? Enjoy connecting with diverse people and finding new solutions? If so, you could be the one to help our People team thrive! As a People Team Coordinator, you'll assist employees and use your skills to improve HR processes. If you're ready for a dynamic role, keep reading!

The People Team plays a pivotal role in managing the entire journey of our employees, from their recruitment to their departure. With a broad spectrum of responsibility, we cater to the needs of approximately 1,300 individuals comprising full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary staff. Our reach spans across 13 diverse locations worldwide, including remote support, ensuring a global and comprehensive approach to employee support and engagement.

Key Logistical Information:

• Start date: Preferably two-weeks from date of offer acceptance.

• Benefits: 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.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a People Team Coordinator do?

As the People Team Coordinator, you'll directly collaborate with People Team leaders, taking charge of crucial day-to-day administrative duties and tackling whatever comes your way. Your role involves constant interaction with stakeholders at every organizational level, guaranteeing an exceptional customer service experience for internal and external individuals associated with NOLS.

• Be the first point of contact for the People team. You are keen to address HR inquiries via email and phone, providing swift and informed assistance.

• Promote equity and inclusion in all HR tasks, ensuring fairness and diversity.

• Bolster the full employee lifecycle with seamless administrative help.

• Build meaningful connections fostering a great HR experience, enhancing interactions.

• Support the People Team Leaders by assisting with payroll processes as required.

• Manage project-related administrative tasks efficiently for seamless execution.

• Promote teamwork across different departments for a cohesive work environment.

• Ensure HR data accuracy through regular updates and thorough audits.

Please note these responsibilities cover part of the role, and additional tasks might be assigned as needed by the organization.

What makes a great People Team Coordinator at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are excited 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.

• You find fulfillment in assisting others while maintaining a customer-focused approach and a positive mindset.

• Your ability to handle sensitive information with high emotional intelligence sets you apart, showcasing your respect for confidentiality.

• Passionate about fostering equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging, you humbly recognize continuous learning as essential.

• As a proactive self-starter, you seamlessly balance teamwork with autonomy, guided by your supervisor's direction.

• Your results-driven nature shines through in everything you do. You have keen attention to detail, exemplary time management, and top-notch organizational skills.

• You thrive in dynamic and every changing environments. You embrace evolving priorities and welcome the challenges that arise.

• Your adept communication, attentive listening, and creative problem-solving skills enable you to craft innovative solutions.

• Fascinated by HR information flow, you value data accuracy and understand its critical role.

• Thriving amidst change, you quickly adapt to evolving environments, leveraging your flexibility.

• Your solid grasp of Customer Service or Human Resources reflects your passion for this field, complemented by your familiarity with client or employee relationship management software.

• You feel at ease functioning within a hybrid team setup.

In your first 6 months, you will: 

• Discover the essence of NOLS and immerse yourself in our ethos! Embark on a guided expedition through our mission, our identity, and the meaningful impact we bring.

• Engage in collaborative endeavors with team members, gaining proficiency in our systems to seamlessly assist fellow employees.

• Partner closely with the Director of Global Talent Strategy to oversee our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), offering vital support to both hiring managers and applicants alike.

• Unleash your creativity to design innovative approaches for enhancing employee engagement and benefits, all within a fiscally responsible framework.

  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 currently can support remote employees with legal working rights in the following locations: Canada, provinces: British Columbia, and Ontario; 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, 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.