Interim Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Specialist

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Posting Number

Posting Number 0600688

Position Title

Position Title Interim Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Specialist

Position Status

Position Status Staff

Reports to

Department

Department Life & Health Science

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/25/2025

Closing Date

Job Category

Job Category Interim

Anticipated Start Date

Position Term

Position Term Other

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary Range

Starting Salary Range Starting wage is $20.61/hr. (FY26)

Benefits Fully-benefited

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Job Summary

This position assists with coordinating, staffing, organizing, scheduling, marketing, and support of the outdoor recreation and tourism program; promotes aerial adventure learning opportunities; and supports the use of aerial adventure spaces and associated instructional spaces. Administers the day-to-day operations of the climbing wall, coordinates the outdoor recreation equipment and instructional space use. Performs physically demanding tasks related to the climbing wall, aerial adventure space, and other activities while actively assisting with safety procedures both on the wall , aerial elements, and on the ground.

Grant-funded position through 6/15/26; continuation of position subject to funding.

Administers the setup, coordination, staffing, and appropriate use of outdoor recreation instructional space and aerial adventure space; ensures that equipment and spaces are available, prepared, and in safe working condition to support the shared academic and experiential learning related to outdoor education, outdoor recreation, and tourism.

Supports coordination, communication, and collaboration across the tourism industry to develop robust partnerships and programming between stakeholders, industry leaders, schools, and Northwest College. Attends meetings and collaborates with applicable State, Districts, and community partners in developing and implementing outdoor education, outdoor recreation, and tourism programming.

Schedules trained staff, equipment, and space to support the safe delivery of outdoor education, outdoor recreation, and tourism programming. Maintains equipment and ensures safety standards are followed.

Actively participates in safety orientations for participants and staff, inspects equipment for safety, and uses aerial elements and climbing wall alongside participants.

Administers marketing and outreach activities to advertise and recruit students to participate in the certification, training, and…