Overview
The Program Manager (PM) of Staff Development and Course Delivery is a role model and mentor within the Outward Bound Joshua Tree community, providing daily leadership, administrative support, and management of the Joshua Tree basecamp and programming. Responsibilities include: course supervision; ensuring quality training and professional development for instructional staff; programming; community building; and some business management, all through an equity lens. This position reports to and works closely with the Southern California Program Director. This opportunity is perfect for the individual looking to work as part of a small but powerful team driving the operations of our growing Joshua Tree program!
Compensation & Schedule
This is an exempt position with a salary range of $3800-4300 per month. This is a seasonal position that aligns with the Southern California program scheduling. Annual, the Southern California program is expected to run from October – mid/late April.
Benefits
Room and board provided during the program season.
OBCA offers comprehensive health insurance with a generous employer contribution, PTO, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Accident Insurance, and 401(k) plan enrollment after 1 year from start date
Opportunities for professional development
ProDeal, an opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at a discounted price
Location
Position is located at the OBCA basecamp in the Joshua Tree area in California.
Qualifications:
Passionate about Outward Bound California’s mission and programs
Excellent leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Able to work both independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
Possess a deep understanding and personal commitment to equity and inclusion in the outdoors with ability to mentor staff in these topics
Able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Able to give and receive positive, dev
Required Skills:
Bachelor degree and/or 3-4 years’ experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field, or any similar combination of education and experience is required
Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary experience (OB, NOLS multi-day course, or equivalent)
About Outward Bound California
At Outward Bound California (OBCA), we use challenging outdoor experiences to teach social-emotional skills like teamwork, leadership, and compassion. We offer a wide range of programs, including high/low ropes activities at our San Francisco Challenge Course and multi-day rock climbing/backpacking trips in the High Sierra and Joshua Tree. Our programs encourage our participants (ages 12+, including adults and veterans) to embrace challenges and reflect on how they want to contribute to their communities and the world.
At Outward Bound California (OBCA), we use challenging outdoor experiences to teach social-emotional skills like teamwork, leadership, and compassion. We offer a wide range of programs, including high/low ropes activities at our San Francisco Challenge Course and multi-day rock climbing/backpacking trips in the High Sierra and Joshua Tree.
