Recreation Program Developer

Job Summary: Assist Shifting Gears Board of Directors in implementing programs including the Summer Mountain Bike Program, hikes, Lummi road rides, and a new Breaking Down Barriers Program. The Program Developer will adapt previous program structures that mitigate risks while also maintaining the organization’s values of inclusivity and accessibility when implementing these activities.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adapt and launch pre-existing Shifting Gears program

• Develop and launch new programs

• Volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination

• Develop a culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach strategy including promotional materials and information.

• Participant support and communication

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• Breaking Down Barriers Program: Develop and launch a new Shifting Gears community programs and support ongoing. Aimed to connect women who are interested in learning more about a specific outdoor activity with the resources that they need in order to take that next step in exploring their interests. Includes:

  • Working in tandem with the Shifting Gears Program Committee (composed of board members) to develop and launch this new pilot program.

  • Develop structural procedures and protocols for all aspects of program components.

  • Volunteer recruitment, training and coordination

  • Develop a culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach strategy including promotional materials and information.

  • Participant support and communication

  • Ensure that program development considers the unique needs of underserved populations. Assure that our volunteers are aware and sensitive to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and community resources.

  • Break down technology barriers by providing multiple ways for participants to communicate and participate.

  • Post-program: provide Shifting Gears with a program procedural manual.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Excitement to work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive recreation community

• Thorough knowledge of outdoor programming and forces that influence the industry and the organization

• Familiarity with outdoor program management best practices

• Experience with or organizational and leadership skills

• Experience with communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs

• Proven ability to create and handle complex projects

• Ability to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy

• Ability to motivate, negotiate and persuade diverse groups and individuals

• Familiarity with the Bellingham community and trail systems.

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At Shifting Gears, all employees, board members and volunteers are expected to share and embody our values in the work that we do:

• Everyone has the right to the outdoors and to be included in the outdoors.

• Recreation improves quality of life, and every human deserves access to that resource.

• Everyone deserves a gentle, helping hand in overcoming barriers in order to access recreation, improve their quality of life and experience joy.

• Everyone deserves to feel emotionally safe to recreate how they choose.

• Everyone should get to experience the joys and far-reaching effects that outdoor recreation has on our quality of life.

• There is no wrong way to recreate in the outdoors.

• Bravery is not defined by the fearless.

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