The Northeast Program Supervisor supports NOLS faculty, ensuring program quality to promote faculty excellence and outstanding student outcomes.

Key Logistical Information:

• Start date: May 20, 2024.

• Benefits: Discounted medical, dental, and vision services are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.

• Shared housing with communal use of kitchen and living areas. Meals are provided when students are at the NOLS Northeast campus.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a Seasonal Program Supervisor do?

You will be involved in the following activities:

• Facilitate growth-oriented briefings and debriefings.

• Supervise and mentor field faculty

• Ensure faculty understand NOLS Accepted Field Practices. Write faculty evaluations.

• Apply NOLS Field Instructor Skills in evaluating faculty performance.

• Serve as a communication link between NOLS administration and faculty.

• Share evacuation coordinator duties by carrying a 24-hour emergency phone during operating season.

• Assist with evacuations and duties associated (transports, follow through, clinic/ hospital visits).

• Facilitate communication with students, family members and staff in complex and critical situations.

• Plan course routes and logistic schedules.  

• Manage NOLS Northeast petty cash and credit card use as necessary.

• Organize and review all course related paperwork.

• Develop curriculum resources and maintain curriculum files, resources, and library.

• Network to support schoolwide programs and initiatives. Participate in program supervisor meetings.

• Assist with operations – gear, rations, meal and vehicle preparation, course drives, and facilities upkeep as necessary to maintain excellent student service.

What makes a great Program Supervisor 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.

• Must maintain active field faculty status.

• Committed to student outcomes.

• Outdoor program and staff management experience. 

• Excellent facilitation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, 

• Organizational and prioritization.

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Supervision skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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

• Free outdoor equipment rentals

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

• 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

Pre-Employment Check

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving history and be able to meet the criteria for NOLS vehicle insurance coverage.

• 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. Applicants must have legal working rights in the location for the position they are applying for.

• 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.