The American Alpine Institute is seeking an individual for an entry-level administrative position that will evolve into a program coordinator position after six months. This is a year-round full-time administrative position at one of America’s leading mountain climbing schools and international guide services.
Duties:
-Process client registrations and oversee payment schedules.
-Coordinate programs with clients via email, phone, and Skype.
-Assist in the management of programs in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, France, Switzerland, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile.
-After six months, take over the management of programs in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, France, Switzerland, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile.
-Assist in the upkeep of the Institute website and social networking outlets.
-Participate as one member of a dynamic team in strategic and operation planning and in the design and completion of special projects.
Requirements:
-Knowledge of climbing and mountaineering.
-Abilities to write and speak articulately, creatively and effectively.
-Ability to use email, Word, and Excel.
-Outdoor roped climbing experience is required.
-An ability to work with a high level of energy, commitment and responsibility.
-Knowledge of climbing in the program areas to be administered is helpful, but not required.
Location:
Bellingham, Washington – A beautiful and environmentally conscious town ranked #1 in the United States by Outside magazine for quality of life in community with exceptional opportunities for national caliber outdoor sports. (climbing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, etc.)
Compensation:
$22,000 to $29,000 (DOE). Vacation pay, holiday pay, and health insurance benefits increase with time.
Note:
This is not an instructional or guiding job. This is an administrative position.
We will accept applications through February 3rd.
For a prospectus and application, please visit:
www.alpineinstitute.com/about-us/employment/
Please feel free to contact Jason Martin at 360-671-1505 or jason@alpineinstitute.com with any questions.
www.alpineinstitute.com
