Expeditions Recruiter – Rocky Mountain

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About the role

  • Recruiter promoting NOLS nonprofit wilderness education expeditions through school, college, and outdoor-event outreach. Generating qualified student leads and supporting enrollment across the Rocky Mountain area.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and execute recruitment strategies to increase awareness and interest in NOLS expeditions
  • Represent NOLS at in-person and virtual recruitment events
  • Cultivate partnerships with schools and organizations
  • Generate qualified leads for the Admissions Counselor team to steward toward enrollment
  • Travel to schools, colleges, conferences, and outdoor events to connect students with wilderness education
  • Build excitement and relationships with students, teachers, advisors, and outdoor education leaders
  • Onboard with Admissions and Marketing teams and learn NOLS' mission, expedition offerings, financial aid opportunities, and core messaging
  • Use Google Workspace and HubSpot CRM to capture, record, and evaluate prospective student leads
  • Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Enrollment to review priority regions, plan travel logistics and budgets, and set KPI targets
  • Conduct seasonal recruitment travel, estimated at 60–70% during peak seasons
  • Report to the Director of Strategic Enrollment

Requirements

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and comfort engaging diverse audiences in large and small settings
  • Strong organizational planning skills; ability to manage complex travel schedules and event coordination independently
  • Ability to identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with influencers, teachers, advisors, and outdoor education leaders
  • Proficiency or comfort working with Google Workspace and CRM systems; HubSpot preferred
  • Ability to work independently on the road while collaborating with a remote team
  • Passion for and understanding of wilderness education, experiential learning, or the NOLS mission
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel extensively for extended periods
  • Experience in college admissions, outreach, or community engagement preferred
  • NOLS graduate or experience with outdoor, experiential, or gap-year education preferred
  • Spanish language proficiency or fluency preferred
  • Combined resume and cover letter submitted as one PDF
  • Criminal background check required

Benefits

  • Course discounts for yourself and your family
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential, 24/7 counseling and support services

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$41,500 - $46,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

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