Operations Coordinators play a crucial role in supporting  NOLS Rocky Mountain field courses and ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of logistics on campus. They assist in several departments to help students and faculty get ready to go into the field, they work on behind-the-scenes administrative tasks and projects, and they transport students and faculty needing medical care or other support. This position is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in a variety of operational departments at a bustling NOLS location!

What does an Operations Coordinator do?

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

• Drive students and faculty to road access points, regional airports, doctor’s visits, etc.

• Drive to the Jackson Hole Airport to greet our younger students. 

• Rotate through an on-call schedule to support the evacuation department. Occasionally hike into the field to bring a student or supplies to a course.

• Organize pre-course and end-of-course paperwork.

• Record program and operations data into various computer databases.

• Assist the Equipment Department by checking, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining outdoor gear and equipment. 

• Help students get ready to go on their expedition by issuing them gear and equipment.

• Assist the rations (field food) department by packing food. 

• Repair, file, and organize maps.

• Load, transport, and empty the various recycling bins on a regular basis.

• Maintain a willingness to step into different roles and take on additional tasks.

This should not be considered an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Night and weekend work may be required on occasion.

What makes a great Operations Coordinator at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. While our ideal candidate comes with the skills listed below, we expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their skills. We are looking for candidates with the following skills:

• Enthusiasm for creating and supporting a positive campus culture.

• Effective communication skills and strong work ethic.

• Positive, friendly approach to student-service. 

• Adaptable to last-minute adversity and uncertainty in logistics

• Ability to work effectively on a team and follow through with tasks independently.

• Hard-working, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence.

• Willing to accommodate flexible work hours/schedules including early mornings, holidays, and weekends.

• Comfortable using computers and open to learning new computer skills.  

• Be at least 21 years of age 

  • NOLS insurance requires drivers to be at least 21 years old

• Preferred: experience backpacking and familiarity with outdoor equipment.

How to Apply

It’s super easy! Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen, answer a few quick questions, and upload your 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

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits packages. 

• 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.

This position is located on-site at our NOLS Rocky Mountain Campus in Lander, Wyoming, USA. Remote work is not possible.

• 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.

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.