The compensation includes wages and on-campus shared housing (Idaho). Additional benefits of working at Alzar School include many meals with the school (when on duty and joining students in Idaho), recruitment travel with per diem and travel expenses included, health insurance, voluntary participation in a retirement fund and gear stipends. The compensation, housing, and benefits package totals $35,000 - $40,000.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Alzar is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to “build leaders who positively impact the world.” We do this through various programs and learning opportunities, principally as a semester high school for 10th-11th grade students from all backgrounds and locations within the United States, Chile, and other countries. We believe that experiential learning happens powerfully at the intersection of academics, outdoor adventure, and cultural exchange.
LOCATION:
Remote work during recruitment travel season
Cascade, Idaho
POSITION SUMMARY: Alzar School + Gap's admissions team engages and informs students and families about Alzar's semester and gap programs. They are passionate team members who are excited to share their knowledge of Alzar's mission and offerings. Our team has an enthusiasm for the outdoors and curiosity for cultural learning.
Competencies and core skills required for the admissions team include:
passion and enthusiasm for the Alzar mission
eagerness to connect with students and families
adaptable, able to take challenges in stride
embraces dynamic working environments, including admissions travel and remote team collaboration
strong communication and interpersonal skills
enjoys interacting with students, families, and colleagues
ability to work independently and as part of a team
execute detail-oriented tasks on time
We invite applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply, and firmly believe that a diverse team enriches our staff community and connections with students. Some applicants may possess skills in certain areas and less experience in others, for example: recruitment travel, admissions processes, residential, leadership, or cultural, amongst others. We look forward to the opportunity to review your application!
Alzar School is a semester school for students in 10th and 11th grades. Students are highly motivated teenagers who want to make a difference in the world. Alzar School’s campus is in Cascade, Idaho, and Patagonia, Chile and each semester includes extended cultural immersion in Chile. Faculty travel with the students to Chile, living and working there for six weeks each semester. The school uses honors and AP-level coursework, outdoor adventure, and international travel to challenge students. Our mission at Alzar School is “We build leaders who positively impact the world.”