Overview
The High Mountain Institute seeks a Community & Culture Coordinator (CCC), a year-round, full-time, FLSA-exempt position reporting to the Head of School. The position coordinates HMI’s efforts to cultivate an inclusive and diverse learning and working community, working directly with students and adults across HMI’s programs and collaborating with school leadership on strategic priorities and projects. In partnership with the Program Directors (Directors of the HMI Semester, Director of Programs, Dean of the Apprentice Program, and Director of Wilderness Programs) and the Leadership Team as a whole, the CCC works to make HMI’s community, programs, and practices more inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with teenagers and young adults, as well as experience engaging with and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in an educational or non-profit setting. The candidate will embody the school’s mission and core values, uphold HMI’s intentional community culture, and collaborate with school leadership to reach our strategic goals. The candidate will have experience supporting students and adults from all identities and backgrounds, and be passionate about increasing diversity and access in outdoor recreation and educational spaces.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
HMI Community
Collaborate with Program Directors and the Admissions Team to attract, support, and retain students from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds
Coordinate curriculum and oversee staffing of community affinity spaces
Coordinate translation, interpretation, and accessibility services
Manage a ~$10k departmental budget
Serve on Professional Development Committee
HMI Semester
Work with the Dean of the Apprentice Program to support and empower apprentices as community members and school culture influencers
Work with the Semester Director of Students & Residential Life to co-facilitate the Student Diversity Council
Coordinate residential life activities and support the residential life curriculum
Perform overnight residential life duties
Assist in coordinating general student support
Mentor an apprentice, as needed, during the semester
Advise 3-5 students per semester
Co-lead 2-3 expeditions per year, as needed
HMI Programs
Support Summer Term, Gap, Water Earth Fire, Educators Expedition, and other non-semester programs as needed
Community & Constituent Relations
Engage with Alumni Council and Board members and subcommittees
Explore organizational and strategic partnerships that strengthen HMI’s community connections and advance the school’s mission & strategic plan
Hiring and Human Resources
Collaborate with Program Directors and Dean of Apprentices to develop systems for recruiting, supporting, and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds
Serve on hiring committees as needed
Chair the Welcoming & Belonging Committee, and serve on the Hiring Taskforce
Qualifications:
Term of Employment: August 1, 2025-July 31, 2026
Position Pay & Benefits:
$40k-$48k total compensation, inclusive of salary and the value of housing
4-6 weeks paid vacation
Housing: provided campus-adjacent housing (including utilities & snow removal)
Board: campus dining available while programs are in session
Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
Retirement matching up to 9%
Professional development & pro deal opportunities
Relocation assistance
Sabbatical eligibility after 7
About High Mountain Institute
Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 175 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has nearly 30 year-round staff, about half of whom live on campus. Learn more at: www.hminet.org.
