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Senior Program and Therapeutic Recreation Assessment Coordinator
Life Adventure Center is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to split their time between direct program facilitation/program design and coordinating resilience assessments for LAC participants.
This position requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and experience working with youth and/or underserved populations, as well as the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
Preferred qualifications include experience facilitating outdoor adventure/therapeutic adventure experiences in a camp, community, and/or behavioral health setting, and/or additional certifications including one or more of: ACCT Level I Certification, Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Personal Development (EAGALA), American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 1+, First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Lifeguard/Waterfront Certification.
Hours: Year-round, full time, administrative, exempt w/full benefits. Works weekends and evenings as needed, particularly during our busy summer and fall season.
Position Reports to: Program Director or his/her designee.
Compensation: $43,000 + (depending on experience and certifications) per year. Excellent benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, 403(b) with up to 5% employer match (vested over time), flexible hours, use of company vehicles for work related travel, paid membership in and continuing education with industry associations (ACA, AEE, etc.), paid training to obtain and maintain professional certifications, and a spectacular, natural work setting.
Application Process: Send cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the job as described, resume and three references to: Sean Diamond, Program Director, at sean@lifeadventurecenter.org
Full job description available here: Senior Program and Assessment Coordinator 2021
Part- Time Philanthropy and Communications Assistant
The Philanthropy and Communications Assistant will help LAC grow our fundraising pipeline and increase the frequency we communicate with potential donors and community partners through social media and annual giving mailings; ensure Life Adventure Center can continue to provide our programming at a free or reduced cost to our participants by researching grants and assisting with grant applications and grant stewardship; and help our community learn about the work we do at Life Adventure Center to build awareness for our mission through special events, updating our donor database, and assisting the Interim Executive Director.
This is a six-month contract position, with a possibility to extend beyond that period.
Full position description can be found here:
2021 Philanthropy and Communications Assistant
All applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to laurel@lifeadventurecenter.org.
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