Overview
The Field Staff Director is a vital operations team member; they supervise GCY field staff, including drivers and river guides, and ensure the highest quality expeditions for our youth and volunteers. This role is instrumental in conveying expectations and logistics, soliciting and providing constructive feedback, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment among staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will be committed to GCY’s mission, have experience managing others, and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
The Field Staff Director is responsible for emergency on-call duties during the expedition season. Working as a professional river guide or driver may be necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
We actively seek diversity in our candidate pools. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply.
GCY is a small organization where most staff have multiple responsibilities and roles. Our ideal candidate will be dependable, trustworthy, and able to complete tasks on time. Applicants must be very organized and wholeheartedly embrace our values and mission.
About Grand Canyon Youth
Grand Canyon Youth, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Flagstaff, Arizona. We offer educational outdoor expeditions that connect youth to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest. Visit gcyouth.org for more information.
