By Shawn Olson
Jan 24, 2008
| The American Alpine Institute is currently seeking a Program and Expedition Coordinator for its Bellingham, WA, office.
Duties:
- Coordinate the programs and oversee client bookings for AAI’s
non-U.S. treks, climbs, courses, and expeditions in 15 countries.
- Manage the year-round scheduling of 30 guides, both domestically
and internationally.
- Oversee AAI’s land use permits in four National Parks and eight
National Forests.
- Advise AAI’s executive director on international mountaineering
programs, risk management, and human resource issues.
- Participate as one member of an executive team in the hiring and
training of staff, in strategic and operational planning, and in the
design and completion of special projects.
Requirements:
- Guiding experience (preferably including international work)
- Abilities to write and speak articulately, creatively, and effectively
- An ability to work with a high level of energy, commitment, and responsibility.
Location:
- Bellingham, Washington, a beautiful and environmentally conscious town
ranked #1 in the US by Outside magazine for quality of life in a community with exceptional opportunities for national caliber outdoor sports (cragging, alpine rock, glacier climbing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, trail running).
Salary range:
- $30,000 to $35,000 (DOE). Vacation pay, holiday pay, and health
insurance benefits increase with time.
- Other benefits include: Purchase of mountaineering clothing and equipment for personal use at discounted, wholesale, or pro-deal prices. Flexibility in scheduling unpaid time off.
For a prospectus and application, please visit http://aai.cc/Employment/
Submit application, résumé, and cover letter to info@aai.cc
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