As the Expedition Coordinator at Green River Preserve, you hold a position of great responsibility and importance. Your warmth, enthusiasm, willingness to share knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of each staff member and camper contribute profoundly to the success of our program. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

General Duties

• Participate in and lead specific portions of staff training; be willing to take leadership role
• Attend & participate in staff meetings and evaluations
• Write progress reports as needed
• Be a nurturing role model to all campers and staff
• Abide by and enforce all camp rules
• Serve in any capacity needed in the event of an emergency
• Be prompt to all camp functions
• Be willing to step in to provide coverage in programs when needed
• Assist with chores before, during, and after camp sessions
• Assume other duties that may be assigned
• Reports to: Adventure Director
• Oversees: Expedition Intern

Program Responsibilities

• Support Expeditions by serving as a first line of support to Expedition Leaders in the field
• Communicate with Expedition Leaders, Base Camp medical staff, and participant guardians to coordinate care
• Driving vehicles, coordinate field logistics, supply and grocery trips, and Visit campsites and make deliveries as needed
• Provide emergency support and perform evacuations from the field when necessary. 
• Co-managing interns as part of their learning, and empowering Counselors & Mentors in the facilitation of the program.
• Assist with CampOut preparation for Base Camp programming:  Monitor/supervise planning, logistics, camper equipment, food acquisition (in conjunction with the Kitchen Manager) and packout, menus, supplies, and debrief meetings

Program Office

• Assist Adventure Director and Executive Director as needed
• Assist with pre-session participant paperwork, communicating with families to obtain all necessary releases and information.
• Maintain organization of proper paperwork for each session

Essential Functions

• Read written documentation both on paper and on screen
• Listen to and comprehend oral communication
• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Work several days in a row, sometimes with little rest
• Work with and have patience for children for up to 24 hours a day
• Be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting
• Walk up to five miles each day
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Make decisions in high-stress situations
• Function and thrive in a community with very little personal space
• Live and/or work with other people up to twenty-four (24) hours a day
• Utilize discretion when faced with sensitive issues
• Work in a team and perform interactive behaviors
• Maintain personal hygiene and health (bathe, eat, use the restroom) without assistance of others

Requirements

• At least one high-level wilderness safety or recreation certification:
• Lead Climbing
• Swiftwater Rescue
• Wilderness First Responder
• Trip leading experience with groups of any age
• Expedition/Guiding experience (with GRP a plus, but not required)