Expeditions Recruiter – Pacific Northwest
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Job Description
Recruiter promoting NOLS nonprofit wilderness education expeditions through school outreach, events, and partnerships. Generating qualified leads while traveling extensively across the Pacific Northwest.
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, outdoor events, college fairs, high school visits, gap-year expos, and partner events
- Onboard with Admissions and Marketing teams to 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 annual travel logistics and budgets, and set KPI targets
- Travel an estimated 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 and ability to manage complex travel schedules and event coordination independently
- Ability to identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with key influencers, teachers, advisors, and outdoor education leaders
- Proficiency or comfort working with Google Workspace and CRM systems; HubSpot preferred
- Ability to work highly independently on the road while collaborating with a remote team
- Deep 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
- Criminal background check required
Benefits:
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible time off policy
- Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services
- Special pricing on NOLS courses for yourself and your family


















