Youth Program Director

On Belay, Inc

Program Director – Adventure Based Programs

On Belay is seeking a professional who is experienced in adventure based programming and passionate about working with youth to serve as our Program Director for our small, but growing non-profit. The Program Director will work with children aged 8-18 whose lives have been impacted by a family member’s cancer. On Belay facilitates and runs year round adventure programming including: indoor and outdoor rock climbing, hiking, challenge courses, backpacking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, surfing and more.

About On Belay
Founded in 2004, On Belay’s mission is to support youth ages 8 to 18 who have been impacted by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Through adventure-based programs, we foster connection, help youth discover their inner resilience, build a supportive community among peers who understand similar life experiences, and, most importantly, have fun!

On Belay offers free programs in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, serving youth from throughout New England. Programs are offered approximately twice per month, are year-round and include half-day, full-day, and overnight adventures, providing meaningful opportunities for youth to connect, grow, and simply enjoy being kids.

Learn more about On Belay at www.on-belay.org.

About the Position
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 (20+ per year). This entails working with program site locations, program facilitators, volunteers, participants, and participants’ families. The Program Director will be expected to manage all communications related to program management and development and maintain program database functions. A successful candidate will be a team player, a multi-tasker, enjoy working with youth 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 of all ages as well as 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.

Primary Responsibilities & Tasks

• Organize and plan adventure programs for youth, such as climbing, challenge courses, winter hiking, and backpacking (20+ programs per year, approximately 2 programs per month including 3-4 overnight programs.
• Manage groups of 8-30 youth (ages 8-18) while facilitating a program curriculum to achieve On Belay’s goals and mission
• Maintain web-based program registration system and calendar for all youth programs
• Regularly communicate via phone, email and email marketing, with participant families
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise program volunteers
• Coordinate and collaborate with various program sites and partners to ensure programs reflect the goals of On Belay programs
• Manage and coordinate contracts with all On Belay partners
• Develop and execute program plans to achieve the goals of On Belay programs
• Build community among participants, families, and volunteers

Experience and Required Skills

• 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 at once
• 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 it’s program offerings

Additional desirable qualifications

• BA/BS
• Prior nonprofit experience
• Wilderness First Responder or willingness to obtain certification
• AMC Center for Outdoor Learning and Leadership Outdoor Leadership Training or ability to attend Outdoor Leadership Training
• Knowledge of donor software, website design, email marketing, social media, and Google Suite preferred

Hours & Compensation

• 32-hour work week with the potential to become full-time. 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.
• Hourly range of $25-$27 per hour
• 10 days paid vacation per year
• On Belay will provide you with a work computer for On Belay related work
• On Belay will reimburse you for all travel mileage outside of “commuter mileage” incurred for work. You will be reimbursed by the nationally established rate by the IRS.
• 13 paid holidays if they land on a regular working day

Location
The On Belay office is located in Newmarket, New Hampshire. This position has flexibility for some work from home, but time spent in office will also be expected. This job requires travel to site locations in NH, MA and ME and for program marketing and development.

To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (PDF) through Indeed. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For a more detailed job description please visit: https://www.on-belay.org/employment-opportunities - If this posting is still up we are still accepting applications.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newmarket, NH 03857