Please see full job announcement on our website: https://ncascades.org/jobs

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Based out of the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (ELC) on Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park, the ELC Programs Manager provides leadership and program oversight for a suite of programs including: Base Camp, Conferences & Retreats, Family Getaways, and Skagit Tours. Key responsibilities include: developing and managing program budgets; hiring a high-functioning program instruction team; evaluating and updating program curricula; supervising key staff responsible for delivering the program; and collaborating closely with other Institute departments and programs. A key member of the Institute’s Program Team, this position works closely with program coordinators, staff instructors, and other managers to ensure high quality instruction, provide logistical support, and implement effective risk management.

SPECIFIC PROGRAM AREAS
Base Camp
Base Camp offers visitors to the ELC a flexible, affordable program option. Visitors may participate in a variety of guided activities or choose their own adventure. Visitors stay for one or more days.

Conferences & Retreats
Various organizations and groups come to the Environmental Learning Center to host their own programs. The Institute provides a base level of educational programming and guided activities, while the rest of the schedule is planned by the host. Groups range from yoga retreats to professional conferences, and everything in between.

Family Getaways
A 3-day weekend program for families at the Learning Center. Curriculum is focused on intergenerational learning opportunities, and activities include: day hikes, nature-based and art activities, natural history lessons, paddling on our big canoes, and campfire programs.

Skagit Tours
Skagit Tours offers guests an inside look at the relationship between humans and the landscape of the upper Skagit Valley. Participants embark on a 1- hour boat tour on Diablo Lake learning about natural history, the hydroelectric project, early European settlement, and pre-contact use of the landscape.

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 job location for this position is at the Environmental Learning Center.

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.

HOUSING
Good quality housing is available through the Institute at $397/month including utilities, considerably
below market rates. Private rooms in shared houses are typically available, but not guaranteed. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required at $198.50/month.

START DATE
January 16, 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
● Program evaluation and assessment
● Ability to develop and implement process improvements
● Budget development and management
● An understanding of non-profit organizations and governance
● 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 in a position that requires customer service skills
● Ability to accommodate a varied work schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends
● Current Wilderness First Responder certification or higher
● Other relevant experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Education, Education, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
● Experience working at outdoor learning centers, public lands, camps, schools, or similar facilities
● Experience teaching interdisciplinary natural and cultural history
● Experience working with partnerships, particularly agencies and/or higher education
● Experience with adult education; interpretation; and/or outdoor or backcountry program facilitation
● Experience leading and teaching in place-based, field and backcountry settings
● Experience working or living in communities that are historically marginalized or underrepresented in the field of environmental education, or with a social justice component
● Experience using G Suite, Salesforce, Square, and Zoom
● Washington State Food Handler’s Card
● Fluency in multiple languages, Spanish preference

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.