Assistant Day Program Facilitator (Charlotte, Asheville, Atlanta, or Other Southeast)

Location: Southeast, USA. Individuals in the Charlotte, Asheville, and Atlanta areas preferred.
Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Organizational Summary:

Since 1967, North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) has delivered challenging wilderness adventures that teach more than outdoor skills. Our wilderness courses, from the mountains of North Carolina to the shores of south Florida to the peaks of South America, deliver on our mission "to change lives through challenge and discovery."

Position Summary:

North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is seeking passionate, mission‑driven Program Facilitators to join our as‑needed pool and support 1–10 program days per year. These facilitators deliver single‑day experiential education programs across the Southeast-primarily in Charlotte, Asheville, and Atlanta-that inspire belonging, courage, reflection, and physical engagement for youth and adult groups.

In this role, you'll lead front‑country activities such as hiking, ground initiatives, and team‑building in regional parks; create safe, inclusive learning environments; and support NCOBS's ongoing work to expand access, belonging, and community. Facilitators participate in course planning, sequence appropriate activities for diverse groups, and manage real‑time group dynamics with confidence and care.

Ideal candidates bring experience facilitating youth or adult programs, strong communication skills, commitment to equity, and the ability to manage safety and group needs effectively. Experience in experiential education, nonprofit youth work, or team‑building is highly valued. Basic First Aid & CPR are required; WFA or WFR preferred.

This position pays $165/day, includes travel reimbursement, and offers access to pro deals, an EAP, and 403(b). Occasional regional travel and training participation are required.

If you are energized by creating meaningful group experiences and want flexible, as‑needed work with a purpose‑driven organization, we'd love to have you in our facilitator pool.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate various single-day, urban and front country, experiential education programs designed to create belonging, courage, reflection, and physical engagement for student and adult populations, including hiking and ground initiatives in regional parks.
• Participate in course planning, including the development and implementation of curricula and course logistics.
• Structure a safe, inclusive and fun learning environment while continuously monitoring risk and adjusting program components accordingly.
• Sequence activities that are appropriate for the group based on the assessment of group skills.
• Support organizational access, belonging, and community efforts across NCOBS and within all community programs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong commitment to educational equity.
• Experience facilitating youth or adult programming in a variety of outdoor and indoor settings; experience with nonprofits serving youth is strongly desired.
• Proven communicator in oral and written platforms. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or challenging situations. Comfortable presenting to large groups.
• Strong safety management experience.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in real-time while managing and resolving individual and group behavioral needs with a variety of tools.
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion work and a proven commitment to continuing to make experiential education available to all communities.
• Proficient in Office365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and video conferencing.
• Relates well to others and works efficiently with a variety of people.
• Working knowledge of initiatives and teambuilding.
• Desire to improve facilitation skills, give and receive feedback, and actively carry out support duties.

Working Conditions:

• Must be located in the Southeast.
• 15% regional travel, including to base camps in the Asheville, NC area. Travel may include overnight stays ranging from 1-5 days.
• Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from program locations. Time and mileage are paid by North Carolina Outward Bound School.

Qualifications:

• Outdoor, traditional and/or experiential education experience preferred.
• Basic First Aid and CPR is required; Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of the position outlined in this job description.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This position is paid at a per diem rate of $165/day.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Access to pro deals, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b).

North Carolina Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against, and harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category which may be protected under applicable local, state or federal law. NCOBS promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.