Programs Coordinator

Overview

Shifting Gears is hiring a Programs Coordinator who possesses experience in inclusive outdoor program coordination and understands the logistics of operating programs for a small community-based organization. This is a year-round half-time (1040 hours per year) position that pays $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

This position will work to grow and strengthen Shifting Gears’ programs by running safe, inclusive, engaging, and effective, outdoor programming for adult women in collaboration with our community partners. They will be responsible for running and coordinating programs, ensuring all logistical details are handled, communicating with community partners, and recruiting and managing volunteers and trip leaders. The Program Coordinator will work in partnership with the Programs Committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to continue to grow and sustain successful programs, and assist with fundraising efforts as needed. Shifting Gears is in an exciting phase of growth and this position will have the opportunity to grow alongside the organization.

Job Objectives
Implements safety protocols for programs and ensures they are properly implemented by volunteers, and participants. Ensures that safety and well-being are an integral piece of every program.
Manages volunteer trip leader relationships and training and solicits feedback on both volunteer trip leader and program performance.
Coordinates and implements Shifting Gears programming and ensures they are run efficiently, safely, and align with Shifting Gears mission, maintaining a positive community presence and relationships with our community partners. Programs currently include mountain biking, road riding, gravel riding, bike packing, backpacking, indoor climbing, day hiking, sea kayaking, and backcountry skiing and riding.
In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Programs Committee of the Board, the Programs Coordinator is responsible for the development and oversight of Shifting Gears’ Summer and Winter programs and educational and skills workshops such as ski tuning and bike maintenance among others.
Manages Shifting Gears’ program registration and enrollment.
Plays a key role in observing and addressing program challenges and successes in order to sustain healthy growth for future programs.
With the support of the board and Executive Director, deliver two annual program-related events (Wild Women Week and Bike Swap).
Maintains necessary training certifications for self and applicable program leaders.
Promotes, identifies, and cultivates beneficial community partnerships.
Prioritizes an inclusive and encouraging environment, helping to increase access and remove barriers, ensures programming aligns with Shifting Gears’ mission and continues to elevate and empower women in outdoor spaces
Manage program related social media content with the support of the Community Outreach committee of the board.

Tagged as: Administrative Staff, Backcountry Skills, Instruction and Guiding, Sales and Marketing, Support Staff, Water Skills

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
Must be willing and able to work in adverse weather and conditions, frequently move weight and gear up to 50lbs, spend 4-8+ hours standing and moving on feet during the day.
At least three years of experience developing and delivering outdoor recreational programming.

Required Skills:

Three or more years of experience developing and delivering outdoor recreational programming.
Shifting Gears’ programs include mountain biking, road riding, bike packing, backpacking, climbing, day hikes, sea kayaking, and backcountry skiing and riding.
Up to date Wilderness First Responder and BICP Level 1 certification.

Preferred Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience leading all women's outdoor programs.
Experience with social media content management.
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with program participants, community partners, staff, board of directors, and volunteers
Excellent computer skills in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides). Experience with Zeffy and Canva is a plus!
Excellent interpersonal skills: in-person, email, phone, and virtual
Ability to work as a team member