Program Director

Department : Program

Reports To : Director of Program Operations

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Table Rock (TR) , Jonas Ridge

Supervision : Associate Program Director, Resident Course Director, Course Directors, Logistics Manager, Kitchen Manager , Facilities Manager

Anticipated Start Date : Feb - TR

Last Updated : September 2025

Organizational Summary :

Since 1967, North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) has delivered challenging wilderness adventures that teach more than outdoor skills. Our wilderness courses, from the mountains of North Carolina to the shores of south Florida to the peaks of South America, deliver on our mission "to change lives through challenge and discovery."

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and thriving basecamp community / workplace.
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and quality programs.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Program Operations to determine and fulfill school needs, goals, and directional strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Employee Relations & Strategic Staffing

Leadership & Collaboration

Program Delivery & Management

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North Carolina Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against, and harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category which may be protected under applicable local, state or federal law. NCOBS promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.