Overview
Bring your full self and be a part of an intentional, experienced, and passionate team! The Program Facilitator position is full-time and year-round. During the academic year, the Program Facilitator works in the classroom in our partner schools and runs weekend outdoor trips. During the summer, the Program Facilitator works as an Instructor to deliver 34-day or 11-day wilderness experiences (4-8 day backpacking trips) interwoven with intentional literacy & leadership curricula (English & science classes, writing workshops, & facilitated community conversations). We have four main goals in all of our programs: to support students in developing literacy skills (writing, reading, and public speaking), positive relationships, leadership skills, and outdoor experiences and connection. Applicants must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the North Tahoe/Reno region. This position will ideally begin with our summer programming on Monday, June 8, 2026, but an August start date may be possible.
PROGRAM FACILITATOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (August – May each academic year):
Create a safe, open, and inclusive culture for students and staff and work in a highly collaborative environment.
Facilitate first-year (9th grade) cohort(s) each week, implementing ARC’s integrated leadership, literacy, and outdoor curriculum, support student-led lunch club(s) each week, and support the implementation of second and third-year programming.
Support the planning and implementation of up to ten weekend day or overnight outdoor trips throughout the school year, including driving students to and from trips in SUVs or minivans.
Support the planning and implementation of all events, including family and community engagement opportunities.
Mentor students individually throughout the year.
Recruit students for all outdoor trips and for ARC summer courses.
Ensure all protocol and risk management guidelines are adhered to during ARC program activities.
Complete administrative tasks, attend meetings, and participate in ongoing professional development and training.
ADDITIONAL SUMMER INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (May – August each summer):
Lead backpacking expeditions and basecamps following rigorous daily schedules.
Teach outdoor living skills as well as ARC’s English, science, and community conversations curricula.
Manage student safety in front and backcountry course environments.
Please view our complete Summer Instructor hiring announcement at https://adventureriskchallenge.org/employment/
Qualifications:
Please See Job Description at https://adventureriskchallenge.org/employment/
About Adventure Risk Challenge
Since 2004, ARC has facilitated relationship-centered literacy and leadership development programming, using the outdoors as our classroom. We offer a multi-year progression that provides opportunities for rural and low-income high school students in the Tahoe/Truckee and Central Valley regions to grow to be more deeply engaged learners, leaders, and community members. Our students become more empowered versions of themselves as they gain confidence in a supportive environment. Explore what our students have to say by watching “In Our Own Words” or reading student writing from past summers.
