Remote Overnight Incident Commander - Safety & Ops Lead

CoolWorks P.O. Box 383, Morrison, CO; Washington; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided at minimal cost

Job summary

North Cascades Institute (NCI) seeks a qualified, safety-minded Overnight Incident Commander to join the Environmental Learning Center team in the heart of the North Cascades. The OIC leads after-hours operations, handles guest needs, and responds to emergencies in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with Daytime Incident Commanders and staff to maintain safety and guest experience. A Wilderness First Responder certification is required or obtainable before start; housing is provided at

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate kindly, clearly, and effectively via email, in person, and over the phone.
• Excellent customer service, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities and ages.
• Experience with emergency response, incident command, or risk management systems.
• A passion for working in a unique outdoor setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• During duty, the OIC serves as the primary point of contact for after-hours needs, from room lockouts to emergencies.
• Collaborates closely with Daytime Incident Commanders, program staff, and the on-site director to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Maintains guest experience, safety, and campus operations with calm, professional judgment.

Skills

Emergency response

Incident command

Risk management

Communication

Remote work

Education

Wilderness First Responder Certification

Job description

North Cascades Institute (NCI) seeks a qualified, safety-minded Overnight Incident Commander to join the Environmental Learning Center team in the heart of the North Cascades. The OIC leads after-hours operations, handles guest needs, and responds to emergencies in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with Daytime Incident Commanders and staff to maintain safety and guest experience. A Wilderness First Responder certification is required or obtainable before start; housing is provided at