Overview
Program Director – Life Expanding Adventure Program (LEAP)
Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in Portland, Hood River, The Dalles, OR; McCall, ID;
Riggins, ID)
Program Sites: Lower Salmon River, Idaho & Lower Deschutes River, Oregon
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually + benefits OR Seasonal (April-September)
LEAP is seeking an experienced and passionate Program Director to lead its Wilderness Program, which
operates 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. The Program Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Board Operations Committee,
and LEAP’s community partners to ensure high-quality programming that aligns with LEAP’s mission.
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Qualifications:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Representation matters—not only to the youth and adults who embark on our programs but also in shaping a
stronger, more dynamic organization. We hire great people from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all
identities and experiences to apply, even if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique perspective and
passion may be exactly what we need.
Required Skills:
-Ability to work in remote wilderness settings for sustained periods (up to 3 months with minimal time off).
-Must comply with LEAP’s zero-substance-use policy while facilitating programs.
-Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as loading/unloading gear, rigging rafts, and
executing river rescue operations.
-Must be comfortable working at a desk as needed, using a computer, phone, email, and video
conferencing tools to coordinate with partners etc.
Preferred Skills:
-Program Leadership & Execution
-Guide Team Development
-Technical & Wilderness Experience
-Partnership & Community Engagement
-Administrative & Remote Work
About LEAP (Life Expanding Adventure Program)
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 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
