Deer Hill Expeditions (DHE) is seeking two experienced and inspiring Program Coordinators (PC) to join our team. The PC is an administrative position that helps to ensure the operational and programmatic success of our wilderness-based expeditionary program. This position will play a major role in training, supervising, and managing our team of 30-40 seasonal Field Staff throughout the operational season of March to October. The PC should have strong communication, organizational, and outdoor leadership and technical skills. Ideal candidates should have extensive prior experience in outdoor education and/or our specific program components which include rafting, youth development, backpacking, and Reciprocal Service Learning with Indigenous communities. The PC will work closely with our Director of Operations and Operations Manager to ensure that Deer Hill’s daily operational needs are being met at a high level. The ideal candidate is attentive to details and deadlines, organized, self-motivated, and adaptable. This position requires clear communication skills, patience, and humor. The PC position is a relevant position for experienced outdoor educators looking to transition into an administrative or supervisory role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our operational team to implement our program, ensuring alignment with our mission and values.
• Role model the DHE mission, values, and culture to employees, students, families, stakeholders, and the general public
• Lead and inspire our Field Staff team, providing coaching, feedback, and support to help them thrive.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, personal and professional development, inspiration, motivation, and fun.
• Deliver informative and concise program Orientations and Debriefings for Field Staff.
• Understand and communicate Deer Hill’s resource allocation strategy for optimal effectiveness.
• Track Field Staff performance and other key measures to evaluate progress and identity areas of growth.
• In partnership with the Director of Operations, ensure compliance with state regulations and upholding our accreditation standards.
• Serve as a member of our Risk Management committee to identify, analyze, and mitigate risk
• Manage administrative tasks such as staff onboarding paperwork, Incident Reports, program paperwork, and more.
• Co-develop and update Staff Manuals to support growth of our Field Staff and students.
• Member of our on-call Manager on Duty (MOD) team.
• Help design and implement our seasonal Field Staff trainings.
• As needed, fill in as a temporary Field Staff Instructor.
• Optimize existing systems and develop new systems as needed.

Additional Position Details 

• This position is approximately 60% administrative and 40% field/operations duties.
• 5-6 day work weeks when programs are in progress (March-Oct). Occasional periods of extended work days in a row.
• This position is contracted for 194 working days per year with the bulk of those taking place between February to November.
• Manager on Duty 40-60 days per year, which includes on-call responsibilities when programs are in progress.

Who we are looking for

• Passionate about the impacts and benefits of outdoor experiential education and culturally immersive experiences.
• Outgoing, friendly, positive attitude that is centered around collaboration and teamwork.
• Current WFR certification (required before Spring season starts)
• 5+ years of experience/expertise in wilderness experiential education (Outdoor Ed. degree preferred
• Professional-level competency in wilderness risk management
• Prior experience and proven success as a supervisor/manager
• Skilled with Apple computers, Google Workspace, Google Sheets (advanced), Slack,  email correspondence.
• Reliable access to a cell phone and live within cell phone service
• Ability to multitask and perform job responsibilities well under pressure.
• Highly organized and attentive to details and timelines.
• A self-motivated, adaptable, problem solver.
• Excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict resolution and peer mediation skills.
• Commitment to the success of our participants and employees.
• Ability to give and receive constructive and positive feedback.
• Demonstrated tolerance for adversity and challenge.
  Must love people, nature, culture, wilderness, and challenge

Required Qualifications. 

• Current WFR or WEMT certification (required before 3/20/26)
• 21 years of age, minimum.
• 5+ years of experience/expertise in wilderness experiential education (Outdoor Ed. degree preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License and able to pass a vehicle driving record check.
• Able to pass State and Federal background checks.
• Ability to work in a variety of physically demanding environments.

Preferred Skills

• Swiftwater Rescue Certification. Applicants with a Swiftwater Rescue certification may be eligible for a small sign-on bonus.
• Demonstrated ability in any of the following skills: whitewater and flatwater rafting or canoeing, alpine and desert backpacking, and climbing or canyoneering skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and lead the above skills safely in a wilderness setting.
• Demonstrated competency in working with youth and adults in wilderness-based settings.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $180/working day. 194 working days allotted during the year. The majority of this work will take place between February to November.
• Full-time work may not be available during the off-season. Please inquire with the Director of Operations for more information if you are interested in this position.
• Housing on Deer Hill campus and meals provided as able (mostly during mid-March to mid-October)
• Subsidisation of professional certifications such as WFR, Swifwater, etc.
• 12 days PTO per year
• Access to industry pro purchase plan
• Access to Deer Hill equipment and gear (mostly off-season)

Dates

Start Date: February 1, 2026.

Full-time work may not be available during the off-season. Please inquire with the Director of Operations for more information if you are interested in this position.

How to Apply:

Visit the Employment section of our website in and you will find postings for the 2026 season. Please review the job description thoroughly and if interested, fill out an application, making sure to address any pertinent experience, including professional and personal experience, that you feel is relevant.  You will need to submit at least 3 professional references who can vouch for your experience. We do not contact applicants until references have been submitted and your application is 100% complete. Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!