Organizational Overview

SOS Outreach has transformed the lives of over 80,000 youth from underserved communities since 1993. While providing outdoor recreation experiences for that many kids is impressive, it’s only a partial demonstration of SOS’ impact. Using a unique combination of outdoor adventure experiences, positive adult mentorship, and leadership development opportunities, SOS enables participants to unleash their full potential to thrive. Serving over 3,000 youth each year, across 25 mountain resorts in 15 locations across 9 states, SOS provides opportunities for personal growth for the kids in our communities who need it most.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Primary lead of the Learn to Ride program including: communications, logistics, scheduling, registrations, curriculum delivery, fee-for-service collection, and seasonal staff support & training

• Primary lead in all communications with program stakeholders including schools, youth agencies, and students & families

• Tracking for program-related data, including: student registrations, attendance, program evaluations (i.e., surveys), and fee-for-service collection using SOS’ Civicore database

• Manage program gear – organize, pack, and distribute soft goods for on-hill programs

• Assist during program days as necessary – requires weekend commitments

• Assist Program Manager on Mentor Program days including evening trainings and workshops and weekend ride days and service projects when necessary

2. Program Facilitation

• Assist Program Manager in the facilitation of workshops for the Mentor Program as needed. This includes managing and facilitating workshop curriculum and objectives, working with participants and volunteers and continued follow-up throughout the winter season to ensure workshop goals are met. – requires evening commitment

• Recruit, manage, and background check volunteers for administrative and on-hill tasks - providing clear direction, expectations, and training on SOS program risk management and curriculum
• Maintain on-going communications and active engagement of volunteers

• Under the direction of the Program Manager, assist in on-going management of relationships with ski schools, gear shops, and community partners

• Conduct outreach to individuals and community partners for assistance with recruitment of youth, volunteers, and seasonal staff creating awareness for SOS programs in the community

Other Job Duties

• Strong computer and time management skills – with proficiency with Google Suite, and online databases (e.g., Civicore)

• Ability to communicate and organize effectively – both verbal and written

• Experience in program implementation, management, and evaluation through a race equity lens

• Knowledge of sports-based youth development, public education, and youth engagement

• Experience, comfort, and passion in working with youth with a variety of risk factors

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management

• Experience working cooperatively with community groups and stakeholders

• Familiarity and excitement for outdoor adventure sports

• Snowboarding/skiing proficiency and knowledge of mountain safety

• Valid Driver’s License required – comfort and familiarity with mountain driving conditions a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply
• Dedication to leading, stewarding and supporting SOS Outreach’s culture statement across all interactions and with all members of the team.

SOS Outreach follows an equal employment opportunity policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, pregnancy or marital status.