Employment
Below you will find all of our open opportunities at this time, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Most positions have a due-date for applications listed, however we also accept some applications on a rolling basis year-round. Those positions are designated below, and the applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis.
Cultivating an inclusive staff is central to The Mountaineers focus on advancing equity. Our core values are Adventure, Advocacy, Community, Education, and Volunteerism, and we believe a diverse and inclusive environment inspires unity, respect, and passion for our work and one another. We’re interested in hearing from people who can work with colleagues of varied experience and background. The Mountaineers is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek to foster a culture of belonging for our staff, which includes a number of employee benefits.
Opportunities At The Mountaineers
Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing both the monthly and annual closing processes. This includes ensuring all the components that feed the process are completed timely and accurately. Working with the finance team this position will also ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place to foster financial integrity and compliance with accounting principles and relevant legislation as well as established best practices. The Assistant Controller will also be a thought partner with the Director of Finance and Administration and Staff Accountant as we build out the capabilities of the finance team and its role in supporting The Mountaineers initiatives and growth. Learn more and apply.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Overnight Camps Program Coordinator is responsible for the safe and effective execution of educational and recreational programming for Youth Programs at The Mountaineers Seattle Branch. Specifically, this position will oversee preparation for and facilitation of overnight summer camp programs in the field and at The Mountaineers Outdoor Centers. This position will work closely with the volunteers who run these sites, building relationships and establishing protocols with both youth program and outdoor center priorities in mind. During the school year, this position oversees the Mini Mountaineers cohort in Seattle. Learn more and apply.
Partner Program Coordinator
The Seattle Partner Program Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality, meaningful outdoor education experiences to community partner groups in the Seattle area. This position will coordinate and oversee Seattle Partner Programs, also known as the Seattle Mountain Workshop program, which strives to increase access to outdoor experiences for youth most impacted by educational and/or environmental injustice. Learn more and apply
Part-TIme Tacoma Program instructor
This position is responsible for providing excellent program instruction for our Mountaineers youth programs. The Program Instructor will be responsible for lesson planning and delivery for After School Climbing Club, Partner Programs, and assist or lead trips and skills sessions for year-round youth clubs. This position may lead single-day or multi-day experiences designed to expose youth to basic outdoor skills, including rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wilderness first aid, 10 Essentials and Leave No Trace, and more. Learn more and apply.
Opportunities At MountaineerS Books
Warehouse Lead
Under the direction of the Distribution Center Supervisor, the Warehouse Lead will pick, pack, and ship orders for retailers, wholesalers, and consumers at our Harbor Island warehouse. Responsibilities also include receiving and restocking returns and assisting with inventory management and the maintenance of a neat and orderly warehouse. Additionally, the Warehouse Lead will support the Supervisor with management of the Distribution Center, including receiving inventory deliveries, scheduling shipment pickups, and oversight of four Warehouse Associates. Learn more and apply.
ROlling Hire Positions
Rolling Hiring - Seattle Facility Associate
The Mountaineers is always searching for part-time Facility Associates to support our community of outdoor enthusiasts and event rental clients. The Facility Associate performs a range of building maintenance and event support tasks, including general and preventative cleaning and maintenance, room set up, and customer service. This position reports directly to the Facilities Manager. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply.
Rolling Hiring - Seattle Part-time Youth Program Instructor
This position is responsible for providing excellent program instruction for The Mountaineers youth programs. Program Instructors may instruct for Mountain Workshops, After-School Programs, Break Camps, or Youth Clubs Programs; or occasionally work in the Gear Library. Most of our youth programs are single-day programs designed to expose youth to and build outdoor skills. Occasionally, programs may run for multiple days or include overnight instruction. Programs most commonly run during the workweek, early evenings, and weekends. Learn more and apply.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do at The Mountaineers. Whether you’re interested to teach at a course, lead trips, help at events, support our stewardship efforts, or serve on a committee that orchestrates such activities, we have opportunities for you to pitch in and make a difference! Learn how to volunteer with us.
Branch Leadership
Help our programs continue to grow and thrive by contributing your skills and energy to a volunteer leadership role with one of our branches. These roles provide a great way to build your team leadership experience and resume.
Lead/Instruct Activities
The Mountaineers relies on skilled and passionate volunteers to pass their love and knowledge of the outdoors on to others. Inspiring others to love and protect the outdoors - and teaching them to do it safely and responsibly - is the heart of our mission and we invite you to be a part of it.
Employee Benefits
We seek to foster a culture of equity and belonging within our staff, which includes investments to professional development and building a healthy working environment. Additionally, full time employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, and paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. A 401(k) retirement plan is available after three months. Employees also enjoy additional perks, including:
- Free Mountaineers membership
- Opportunities to advance your outdoor skills with $1,000 toward Mountaineers courses each year
- Flexible working environment, with up to 40% remote work for most employees
- Two free tickets to many Mountaineers events
- Access to outdoor industry prodeals
- Discounted stays at our three ski-in, ski-out mountain lodges
- Four on-site climbing and bouldering walls (Seattle headquarters)
- Bring your dog to work days
- Free parking for your bike or car, and an office located right on a bus line, with alternative transportation reimbursement
- In-office shower for midday run, climbing session, or morning commute
about The Mountaineers
The Mountaineers was formed in 1906 to explore the wild areas and peaks in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. With nearly 16,000 members and branches from Olympia to Bellingham, The Mountaineers enjoys an outstanding reputation in its field and in the community. Our dedicated staff, members, and volunteers are deeply committed to successfully accomplishing our mission. Each year 2,500 volunteers deliver outdoor skill courses to 2,500 students and lead 2,000+ recreational trips and courses. In addition, we advocate for access and protection of recreational lands. Last year we helped protect 30,000 acres of public land in Washington State. The organization has also published 500 outdoor recreation and conservation advocacy books. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people by helping them explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the wild lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The Mountaineers program centers have staff of 57 employees and an annual operating budget of eleven million dollars, including Mountaineers Books. Please visit the other pages on our website for in-depth information about our organization, activities, programs, and mission.
Mountaineers Books is the nation's leading independent publisher of outdoor recreation, sustainable lifestyle, and conservation books with more than 800 titles in print. The publishing division of The Mountaineers, Mountaineers Books has a professional publishing staff of 22 employees and is located in a combined office/warehouse on Harbor Island, near downtown Seattle, Washington.
Disclaimer: The above information for all open positions above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the particular classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the particular job.