Why work at NOLS
More than a job
Working for NOLS provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with highly motivated people who have a deep commitment to our mission. We encourage personal initiative, collaboration, and professional development while striving to foster a positive atmosphere and sense of community across the school.
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Opportunities
Find your role
From backcountry expeditions to headquarters operations, there is a place for you at NOLS.
Year-Round Positions
Support operations from our Lander, Wyoming headquarters or remotely. Roles span advancement, marketing, finance, admissions, IT, and more.
Seasonal Positions
Summer, spring, or winter roles at NOLS campuses. A great way to get started and experience life at NOLS firsthand.
Field Instructors
Lead expeditions, teach wilderness skills, and mentor students across some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth.
Wilderness Medicine Faculty
Teach WFR, WFA, and WEMT courses. Share your medical expertise with outdoor professionals and enthusiasts.
Open positions
Year-Round Opportunities
Teton Valley - River/Winter Program Supervisor
The River/Winter Program Supervisor will coordinate with the Director and Assistant Director to ensure NOLS program quality and promote student, field and in-town staff satisfaction.
Rocky Mountain - Operations Director
The NOLS Rocky Mountain (RM) Operations Director works to set tone and help to lead in day-to-day operations and into the future including planning course routes and managing 30+ commercial land-use permits.
Open positions
Seasonal Opportunities
Rocky Mountain - Evacuation Coordinator
The Evacuation Coordinator works closely with the Evacuation Manager at Rocky Mountain locations to coordinate all aspects of in-field support as well as instructor and student field evacuations.
Rocky Mountain - Program Supervisor
The NOLS Rocky Mountain (RM) Program Supervisor works as part of the Rocky Mountain program team to supervise field faculty, ensure program quality, and promote high-quality educational experiences for all Lander-based field courses.
Teton Valley - Hiking Program Supervisor
Supervise field faculty, ensure program quality, and promote high-quality educational experiences for all Teton Valley-based field courses
Teton Valley - Winter Program Supervisor
Supervise field faculty, ensure program quality, and promote high-quality educational experiences for all Teton Valley-based winter field courses
What we offer
NOLS as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider
NOLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, layoffs, and terminations — are made without regard to any protected status and are based on legitimate business needs, qualifications, and merit. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.
Please send any inquiries to [email protected].
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