COMMUNITY:

1. Increase BEAR’s positive representation in the community, schools, media, and educational events/organizations whenever possible.
2. Collaborate with other BEAR staff and programs as well as other community organizations on projects and programs to encourage networking, work sharing, and positive community relations.
   Organizational:
3. Contribute to team and overall success of organization by having a strengths-based attitude with all staff and volunteers, prioritize what issues to spend time and energy on concerning team dynamics, and take responsibility for seeking team-oriented solutions to issues at every level of the organization.
4. Work to lessen the organization’s negative effects and increase its positive effects on the environment (i.e. buy locally, reuse material and supplies, recycle, reduce use of non-renewable resources, etc.).
5. Communicate with the Program and Site Coordinator when any safety, legal, ethical, or moral concern arises and before representing BEAR in the media.
6. Follow all BEAR policies and procedures: personnel, activity, and financial. Maintain strict client confidentiality in accordance with BEAR policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Proven success working with at-risk youth and their families required
2. Experience in a mentoring program preferred
3. Wilderness First Aid Certification, CPR (can be completed upon hire) and excellent safety assessment skills required
4. Extensive outdoor experience required
5. Excellent ability to build rapport with youth quickly
6. Ability to set appropriate boundaries and discipline while maintaining positive relationship
7. Excellent communication skills with diverse groups: participants, parents, staff, community partners
8. Ability to openly give and receive feedback
9. Proficiency working on a team as well as independently
10. Ability to be flexible and creative
11. Strong organizational skills
12. Ability to calmly handle stressful situations
    *Other duties may be assigned related to the functioning of the BEAR office and its programs.