Overview
Location: Preference for candidates based in Portland, Hood River, The Dalles, Maupin, Warm Springs/Mecca Flat area, as well as McCall or Riggins, ID.
Program Sites: Lower Salmon River, Idaho; Lower Deschutes River, Oregon
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually + benefits
Reports to: Executive Director
LEAP is seeking a passionate Program Director to lead its programs, which operate primarily on the Lower Salmon River in Idaho and the Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. This position oversees all aspects of program execution, risk management, partnership development, and guide supervision and mentorship.
LEAP programs are not simply whitewater kayaking trips; they are immersive program experiences designed to create life-expanding opportunities for participants. The ideal candidate leads with a trauma-informed lens, bringing both a passion for and an appreciation of nature immersion. They understand the profound impact that connection to nature, to one another, and to oneself can have in supporting healing from life’s traumas and adversities.
The Program Director will work closely with the Executive Director, the Board’s Operations Committee and Program Committee, and LEAP’s community partners to ensure high-quality programming aligns with LEAP’s mission.
Apply at: https://ideali.st/BfzcBc
About Life Expanding Adventure Program (LEAP)
About Life Expanding Adventure Program (LEAP)
In the heart of wild rivers, healing begins. At Life Expanding Adventure Program (LEAP), we believe that nature has the power to transform lives. Since 2010, LEAP, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has provided no-cost, multi-day immersive wilderness inflatable kayaking and rafting programs for individuals who have experienced trauma and adversity. Through the rush of whitewater and the quiet of canyon nights, participants discover strength, connection, and a renewed sense of self and possibility.
LEAP partners with Greater Portland area nonprofit organizations at no cost, expanding their missions to reach those who need the healing power of nature. Through immersive wilderness experiences, LEAP serves burn survivors, unhoused youth, children facing serious illnesses like cancer, military veterans, families escaping domestic violence, neurodivergent youth, and others. To learn more, visit: www.leapadventure.org
