Please see full job announcement at: https://ncascades.org/jobs

SUMMARY
The Field Programs Manager provides leadership and program oversight for field-based educational programs throughout the North Cascades bioregion, virtual courses, and seminar courses at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Key responsibilities include developing and managing the program budget; cultivating relationships with contract instructors; evaluating course outcomes and demand; supervising the Field Programs Coordinator; and collaborating closely with other Institute departments and programs. The Manager will also play a central role in the development of a volunteer engagement program for the Institute.

A key member of the Institute’s Program Team, this position works closely with other managers, the Development & Engagement Team, and contract instructors to ensure high quality instruction, provide logistical support, and implement effective risk management.

The work location for the Field Programs Manager is the Sedro-Woolley office. A number of Field Seminars take place in locations around the North Cascades Bioregion: from the Methow Valley, through the heart of the North Cascades, all the way to Whidbey Island and the Salish Sea.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
Adult Seminars, Field Courses, & Virtual Courses
Since 1986, North Cascades Institute has been providing hands-on learning adventures for adult learners. Classes and field excursions explore a wide variety of topics including wildlife biology, art, geology, poetry, botany, photography, forest ecology and recreational activities. These programs range in length from 75-minute virtual classes to multi-day excursions.

COMPENSATION
This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position subject to a winter furlough of 2-4 unpaid weeks. The pay rate is $27.98. The work location for the Field Programs Manager is the Sedro-Woolley office. A number of Field Seminars take place in locations around the North Cascades Bioregion: from the Methow Valley, through the heart of the North Cascades, all the way to Whidbey Island and the Salish Sea.

Benefits include the following:
• Sick Leave – accrued at the rate of 0.04615 per hour.
• Vacation Leave – accrued at the rate of 0.0385 per hour in the first year (about 10 days), with increasing accrual in successive years. Positions with furloughs may accrue less than 10 days.
• Holiday Leave – 12 days maximum per year.
• Service Days – 2 days per year.
• Other paid time-off such as family leave, pregnancy leave, bereavement leave, etc.
• Medical/dental insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, tax-deferred annuity, and contribution retirement plan.
• Ability to participate in Institute pro deals.
• Yearly stipend to participate in Institute programs.

Benefits are prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

START DATE
January 1, 2026; or as soon as possible thereafter

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY
Please apply online on our website at: https://ncascades.org/jobs
Complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume.

QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
• Awareness of privilege and personal bias and how it influences one's own leadership practice
• Proactive, results-oriented management
• Ability to initiate and prioritize tasks with exemplary time management and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, flexible, adapts to change, solution-oriented mindset to opportunities and challenges
• Program development, evaluation, and assessment
• Budget management
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Collaborative style

Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate staff and foster a positive, inclusive workplace environment
• At least two years of experience in environmental or place-based education
• At least two years of experience supervising adults
• At least two years of experience leading programs in outdoor and/or backcountry settings
• Experience in a program that uses volunteers to accomplish goals
• Ability to accommodate a varied work schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification or higher; or ability to become certified before beginning the position
• Other relevant experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working at outdoor learning centers, public lands, camps, schools or similar facilities
• Experience working with contracted instructors/vendors
• Experience with Adult Education
• Experience using G Suite, Salesforce, Square, and Zoom
• Washington Food Handlers Card

Other Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license and driving record check must have no more than one moving violation in the past three years, no DUI, reckless driving, or serious moving violations, etc.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving history check.