Program Specialist - Mountain Biking
The Peel Compton Foundation is hiring for Program Specialist at Coler Mountain Mountain Bike Preserve.
The Peel Compton Foundation (PCF) is a premiere and growing nonprofit organization, located in Bentonville, AR. We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Coler Program Specialist. The Peel Compton Foundation owns and operates the Peel Museum & Botanical Gardens, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park. The uniting mission for these diverse properties is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. The Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
About the Position: You'll join a top-notch team to facilitate the activation of Coler Mountain Bike Preserve with special attention to paid cycling programs. You will play a critical role in creating and facilitating programs with a goal to provide the best user experience from the novice to the highly skilled cyclists. This is a tremendous opportunity to develop new programs and grow with an evolving organization. This is a full-time, 12-month position, exempt, with benefits including paid time off, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist in the operation, instruction, and administration of all programming at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
- Develop and execute creative new program activities that appeal to the community
- A commitment to an inclusive and diverse environment to create a welcoming space for all
- Provide outstanding customer service and communication to all program participants
- Provide detailed program evaluations and budgets
- Studies and analyzes community programming needs and resources
- Assist in 3rd Party Relationship Management (i.e., program instructors, community constituents, etc.)
- Secondary duties may be assigned
Operations:
- Assist in the development of programing strategies for Coler Mountain Bike Preserve that are aligned to the Foundation’s mission and vision
- Create and execute recreational and educational activities for Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
- Represent PCF in the community and build relationships to provide the best program instruction and establish key partnerships in the community
- Effectively provide verbal and written communication
- Provide needed set-up, program management, tear-down and clean-up
Who we are seeking:
- Bachelor’s degree in Park & Recreation Administration or closely related field and 2 years related experience and/or training in Parks & Recreation management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Able to use sound judgement and reasoning to make decisions
- Must demonstrate proficient experience on a mountain bike
- Exceptional relationship building skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- A positive attitude, and well-developed teaching abilities
- Openness to receive and give feedback for growth opportunities
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screening
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bicycle Instructor Certification from a governing body - Level 1 or 2
- First Aid Certification or ability to acquire within the first 3 months of employment, paid by Peel Compton Foundation
- Strong background in leading small and large groups
- Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion best practices
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the program specialist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the specialist is frequently required to ride a bike; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, controls, and machines; reach with hands and arms; speak; hear; stoop; kneel and crouch.
The Peel Compton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Benefits: Salaried position with health, dental, and vision insurance available. Paid life insurance and paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Paid Holidays and other paid time off and up to a 4% Match in Foundation-sponsored 401 k Retirement Plan.
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Scheduling
Schedule: Required to work weekends, weeknights and holidays as needed. Typically, one to two weekends a month with ample scheduling ahead of time.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. The Peel Compton Foundation reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.