Join the REI Outdoor Programs & Outreach team!
Outdoor Programs and Outreach Market Coordinator
Washington DC Area (based in College Park, MD)
What's cool about this job
Do you want to play outside for a living? Are you thinking to yourself, what could be better? Great news! REI is currently hiring Outdoor Program and Outreach (OPO) Market Coordinators! REI’s Outdoor Programs is a fast paced, fun, and innovative team. Over the next couple of years we are working together toward doubling the number of participants we engage through inspiring outdoor experiences while also tightening REI’s connection in the local community. Here are some responsibilities of our OPO Market Coordinators:
- Assists Manager in development of Outdoor Programs and Outreach Market Plan in alignment with national plan
- Coordinates scheduling and execution of Outdoor Programs and Outreach Market Plan
- Leads and coordinates Local Social Media
- Develop and cultivate relationships with local non-profits, clubs, and organizations in alignment with achieving national and local objectives
- Responsible for ensuring effective use of Outdoor Program and Outreach financial resources
- Collects feedback and evaluates ROI on programs to improve future plans
- Build positive and beneficial relationships with REI store teams to ensure support of Outdoor Programs and Outreach Programs
- Produce local marketing materials to promote programs
Bring your passion and expertise
Do you aspire to adventure? Do you thrive in the outdoors and want to help others do the same? Bring your passion to REI and help fulfill our mission to educate, inspire and outfit our customers for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship! REI Outdoor Programs & Outreach helps people experience the outdoors through education and by making it easy for people to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. We provide entry-level to intermediate-level outdoor education programs in everything from Rock Climbing to Kayaking to Mountain Biking to Navigation (and more!). Here are some skills we look for in out OPO Market Coordinators:
- 3+ years’ experience in coordinating outdoor and community engagement programs (outdoor education, volunteer events, outdoor recreational events and activities)
- 3+ years’ experience in event production/execution
- 1+ year experience in business-focused social media program execution
- 1+ year experience in managing budgets
- Passion for preserving and recreating in the outdoors
- Strong identification with REI’s customer service philosophy; ability to effectively resolve difficult customer issues
- Mid-level PC skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Publisher
Why you'll love it here
Real.Alive.Connected. These are a few words that describe life at REI. Whether it’s in our careers or in the great outdoors, we aspire to adventure in all ways! At REI we value our customers; we work hard to earn our reputation for quality and integrity every day. Our commitment remains the same as when we started out in 1938: to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Join a passionate community of people who believe in one simple truth: an outdoor life is a life well-lived. Get ready to harness your creativity, customer focus and enthusiasm for living life outdoors—we can’t wait to meet you!
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? At REI, we understand that benefits matter – we offer a competitive benefit package for all employees which includes:
- A workplace built on respect, integrity, and balance
- Healthcare coverage for full-time employees
- A competitive bonus/ incentive program
- REI Retirement Plan
- Generous gear and merchandise discount
- Paid time off
- Professional growth and development opportunities
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or you can contact our Washington DC team: .
Thank you,
Jeremy Oyen
Manager, Program Operations
REI Outdoor Programs and Outreach
Work: 253-437-5730 | Cell: 540-907-1765 |