Program Director

This position is for a professional who is experienced in youth programming and outdoor education. The Program Director (PD) will be responsible for coordinating and managing On Belay programs, reporting directly to the Executive Director. This entails working with program locations, program coordinators, volunteers, participants, and participants’ families.

A successful candidate will be a team player and be flexible in wearing many hats for this small organization. It is critical that the person in this position be a relationship builder and able to make quick connections with children ages 8-18 as well as with their parents/guardians. Even more important is that the successful candidate will be able to help kids connect to each other and to their own inner resilience.

• Organize and plan 20+ adventure programs for youth, such as climbing, challenge courses, winter hiking, and backpacking
• Required attendance of 8-10 programs per year– which includes:
  Family Day, all overnights (3), one fundraising program, and 4-6 additional programs
• Manage groups of 8-30 youth (ages 8-18) while facilitating a program curriculum to achieve On Belay’s goals and mission
• Develop and monitor the program budget
• Provide monthly report on the status of programs, participant registration, parent communications, and budget to the board of directors
• Maintain web-based program registration system and calendar for all youth programs
• Regularly communicate via phone, email and email marketing, with participant families, collecting and documenting feedback
• Reach out to new families to create a welcoming environment
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise Program Coordinators and volunteers
• Develop and execute program agendas to achieve the goals of On Belay programs
• Capture promotional photographs and participant feedback from events to execute and manage social media posts
• Coordinate, manage contracts, and collaborate with various program sites and partners to ensure programs reflect the goals of On Belay programs
• Collect, analyze, and maintain a database of program data through feedback, surveys, and interviews
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

• Proven record of success working with children in an experiential education environment and trip leadership.
• Experience facilitating and executing adventure programs
• Proficiency in speaking to groups of all sizes and people of all ages
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track multiple projects/tasks
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with working in a self-directed role independently as well as collaborating with a small team and nonprofit board of directors
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting year-round
• Interest and ability to think strategically about On Belay’s programs and the potential for growth in its program offerings
• Able to lift minimum of 40 pounds
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Wilderness First Aid or willingness to obtain certification

• BA/BS
• Knowledge of and experience with donor software, website design, email marketing, social media, and Google Suite
• 32-hour work week. This is a flex-time position and hours will be determined by the work. It will be expected that the Program Director will work in the office at least 2 days per week as coordinated with the Executive Director.