Wilderness Evacuation Coordinator — In-Field Support Lead

National Outdoor Leadership School; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

National Outdoor Leadership School is seeking an Evacuation Coordinator to support field courses across the Rocky Mountain locations, coordinating all aspects of in-field support and student evacuations. You will work closely with the Evacuation Manager and Leadership Team to ensure safe, effective responses and training in risk management.

The role requires active NOLS field instructor status with experience in course leading preferred and involves 24/5 on-call rotations, liaising with

Qualifications

• Must be an active NOLS field instructor.
• Experience in course leading preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry the evacuation phone 24/5 for 3-5 days/3-5 nights.
• Facilitate evacuation experience with respect and accountability.
• Coach instructors on evacuation tactics and student behavior.
• Coordinate logistics for Rocky Mountain evacuations.
• Make parent/emergency contact calls and communicate next steps clearly.
• Support documentation and updates to field safety practices.

Job description

National Outdoor Leadership School is seeking an Evacuation Coordinator to support field courses across the Rocky Mountain locations, coordinating all aspects of in-field support and student evacuations. You will work closely with the Evacuation Manager and Leadership Team to ensure safe, effective responses and training in risk management.

The role requires active NOLS field instructor status with experience in course leading preferred and involves 24/5 on-call rotations, liaising with