Wellbeing and Outdoor Initiatives Coordinator
 Amherst College | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Amherst | |
| 6 East Drive (Show on map) | |
 Mar 05, 2025 | |
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Wellbeing and Outdoor Initiatives Coordinator Amherst Campus Full Time JR5876 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Wellbeing and Outdoor Initiatives Coordinator position. The Wellbeing and Outdoor Initiatives Coordinator is a full-time, two-year term position, starting at $64,032 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. Manages and oversees a key College initiative focused on ensuring that Amherst College students have the opportunity to participate in outdoor experiences that are safe, inclusive and sustainable. This position focuses on creating and supporting holistic student wellbeing and facilitating outdoor experiential learning, including the land's history, deepening the understanding of native flora and fauna and providing outdoor activities for our diverse student body. The Outdoor and Wellbeing Initiatives Coordinator will work with campus partners on existing and new initiatives that promote the development of leadership skills, personal growth, and appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoors. The broad goal is to create accessible opportunities for all students, regardless of ability or background, to engage with the outdoors both on campus, in Western Massachusetts, and across New England while having fun and learning how to grow their skills and improve their wellbeing. This is a two-year term position with the opportunity to renew. The Outdoor Educator takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's anti-racism plan and other efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Works with the Director of Wellbeing Education, stakeholders, and the broad campus community to plan and implement outdoor adventure/education and wellbeing programming to support Amherst College students' holistic development and wellbeing. Summary of Responsibilities: Outdoor Program Development, Management and Safety
Wellbeing Initiatives
Space and Equipment Management
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Qualifications: Required
Preferred
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Wellbeing-and-Outdoor-Initiatives-Coordinator_JR5876 jeid-f32c8aa176921b4586202a82896d11a0 | |