Jobs Title:
Outward Bound California High Sierra Program Manager

Post Date
10/21/2025

Expiration Date
1/1/2026

Details:
Bring your love for the outdoors and community building to our High Sierra basecamp! As a Program Manager, you\'ll work alongside our tight-knit admin team to support the day-to-day program management of our wilderness backpack & rock climbing programs. The Program Manager is a role model and mentor within the High Sierra community, providing daily leadership, administrative support, and management of the High Sierra basecamp and programming. Responsibilities include overseeing programs and training, supervising and mentoring staff, facilitating community building, and some administrative duties. The Program Manager reports to the High Sierra Program Director and works in collaboration with other High Sierra Program Admin Staff.

Compensation & Schedule:
This is an exempt, salaried position of approximately 6 months of full-time work (approximately April 1st - Sept 30th). Start date flexible. Monthly salary range starting from $3,500 - $4,200, depending on experience.

Benefits:
Rustic housing is provided with access to communal bathrooms and kitchen. Food is also provided during the season.
OBCA offers health insurance with employer contribution, PTO, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Accident Insurance, and 401(k) plan enrollment after 1 year from start date. We also offer Pro Deals (the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates).

Location:
Our High Sierra base in Midpines, California, 30 miles east of Yosemite National Park. High summer temperatures can reach 80-100+ degrees Fahrenheit. The basecamp has a main building with an office, program gear sheds, a commercial kitchen, and weatherport living quarters (durable fabric structures). Trips generally take place in off-the-beaten-path locations within Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Sierra National Forest, and Yosemite National Park.

Qualifications:
Have 3-5 years’ experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field, a Bachelor’s degree and/or or any similar combination of education and experience.
Wilderness First Responder, CPR and CA Epinephrine certifications.
Have had a valid US or Canadian driver’s license for at least three years.

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Employer:
Outward Bound California
Contact:
Han Bourne

Address:
548 Market St PMB 68876

Email:
staffing@outwardboundcalifornia.org

Website:
https://www.outwardboundcalifornia.org/