Employment Application: Program Coordinator Caregiver, Youth, and Adults with Disabilities

Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in joining the No Barriers team! If after reading through the job description you would like to apply for this position, please complete all sections of this application and submit by 5/5/24. Once submitted, a confirmation notification message will pop up thanking you for your application. The No Barriers Hiring Team will then review your application and will contact you if they are interested in setting up an interview. If you need assistance with the application, you can contact No Barriers at talent@nobarriersusa.org.

No Barriers is a nonprofit dedicated to building a community that believes our barriers and differences unite us and make us stronger. We bring people together for shared experiences centered on outdoor adventure and wellness, that stretch comfort zones, build resilience, and help people develop the mindset that What’s Within You Is Stronger Than What’s In Your Way.


We serve individuals of all abilities - including youth, veterans and caregivers. We were founded on the premise of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and providing inclusive, accessible environments for diverse populations to build community through shared experiences, giving individuals the opportunity to transform the way they see themselves and others. Twenty years later, this remains at the forefront of our work.  


Vision: Build an inclusive world for all where barriers don't stand in the way of possibilities. 

Mission: Provide transformative programs and experiences that shift mindsets, create belonging, and foster self-discovery to elevate individuals and their communities.

Job Posting

Job Title: Program Coordinator (Caregivers, Youth, Adults with Disabilities)

Position Type: Full-time, exempt

Supervisor’s Title: Program Manager

Position Start Date: 5/6/24


General Description:

The primary role of this position is to provide participant support, coordinate program logistics and processes and assist with all phases of program implementation to serve people with disabilities and their communities. This key position works throughout the program season to help ensure excellence, safety, and meaningful engagement. The Program Coordinator works closely with participants, partners, outfitters, Program Leaders, and other No Barriers staff. This position may support camps, retreats, expeditions, events, online experiences and courses for a variety of populations including veterans, caregivers, adults with disabilities, and youth. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate participant registration process

  • Coordinate and conduct participant interviews and scoring applications

  • Develop or update necessary forms (application, registration, release, etc)

  • Support participants during the pre-program phase (information, communication, forms)

  • Support program launch (website input, marketing materials development)

  • Coordinate and support program logistics (transportation, lodging, food, communications, etc.)

  • Procure program supplies and materials

  • Organize materials and supplies for Program Leaders

  • Assist with Inventory, organization, distribution, collection and tracking gear (including in the Fort Collins warehouse)

  • Plan for program accessibility (location reconnaissance, participant needs, equipment procurement, program plans)

  • Support evaluation administration (materials preparation, data entry)

  • Deliver virtual/online programs (opportunities, virtual events, courses)

  • Coordinate and support program volunteers

  • Support development of annual program calendar

  • Assist with the planning and execution of Program Leader training

  • Provide expense information for budget reconciliation



Position Focus

All program staff may be required to work with any population and on any type of program. However, No Barriers strives to focus positions on particular areas of work in order to leverage expertise and efficiency. This Program Coordinator position is designed to primarily support Youth, Caregivers, and Adults with Disabilities Additionally, this position will have a role in planning and executing the No Barriers events.


Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support curriculum and activity planning

  • Work across departments to create and improve upon operational systems and processes while enhancing interdepartmental relationships

  • Contribute to positive organizational culture through intentional actions 

  • Represent No Barriers at social, informational, professional, and development events – participate in synchronization meetings prior to execution

  • May facilitate specific activities during programs

  • May work as a Program Leader 

  • May drive vehicles including a 15-passenger van

  • May provide support for first aid and emergency evacuation operations


Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to foster and manage individual relationships 

  • Creative problem-solver

  • Ability to multi-task and coordinate several moving parts at once

  • Ability to remain calm and productive under stress

  • Strong desire to positively impact the lives of people with barriers

  • Ability to collaborate and work with diverse co-workers and partners

  • Non-profit and/or outdoor recreation industry experience preferred

  • Experience working with veterans, youth, caregivers, or people with disabilities

  • Experience coordinating logistical details for experiential programming

  • Experience executing adaptive programming and planning for accessibility

  • Outdoor recreation and facilitation skills

  • Ability to support virtual/online experiences

  • High-level skills using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.)


Desired education and formal training—

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to communications, education, business management, or recreation or related professional experience

  • Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certification

  • Experience facilitating Challenge Course and/or Rock Climbing activities


Work environment—

  • Based out of the Fort Collins home office requiring use of a computer

  • Option to work remotely some of the time 

  • Field work to support and/or lead programs

  • Field work at the NB mountain campus located in Red Feather, Colorado and at the warehouse in Fort Collins


Possible physical activities--

  • Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs

  • Moving boxes that contain program gear and equipment

  • Standing at exhibit table, carrying luggage and gear, riding in boats/rafts, hiking or backpacking (possibly at high altitudes), facilitation of challenge/high ropes course and rock climbing



Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

  • Rate of  $40,000-$45,000 Depending on Experience

  • Health insurance benefits

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Generous PTO policy

  • 401k matching program

Contact Information




Cover Letter and Resume


Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

No Barriers celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for employees and participants. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.



No Barriers is committed to complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing reasonable accommodations of individuals, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To that end, we will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for whom No Barriers has notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual's:

 

  • Disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment, or a history or record of such impairment;

  • Sincerely held religious beliefs and practices;

  • Needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking;

  • Needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and/or


Statement of Accuracy
I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in this application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in said documents will be cause for denial of employment or immediate termination of employment regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery. 
I understand that my electronic signature is valid and legally binding.

Contact Information