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Careers
See below for our current openings
As we continue to thrive and expand our impact, the Mount St. Helens Institute is on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team. If you're fueled by a passion for Mount St. Helens and are eager to contribute to our mission, we welcome you to explore exciting career opportunities with us. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between people and the awe-inspiring natural wonders of Mount St. Helens. Together, let's make a positive impact and create memorable experiences for all who share our love for this iconic landscape. Discover your potential and grow with us at the Mount St. Helens Institute!
CULTURE
At Mount St. Helens Institute, we value our employees as a vital source of innovative ideas to enhance operations and cultivate an engaging workplace. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and discrimination-free environment. All candidates for this position will be evaluated without consideration of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, or physical ability. Join us in a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes a culture of empowerment. We are an equal opportunity employer and provider. For more information on our commitment, please review our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
Current Openings: Year-round
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Permanent - 10 hours/week, remote
Do you love storytelling, digital media, and sharing the magic of Mount St. Helens? Join our team and help shape the voice of MSHI! You’ll craft engaging content, manage social media, and connect with our community through newsletters, marketing campaigns, and more. Application review begins January 5, 2026.
Current Openings: Seasonal Education Team
Educator
Seasonal, on-site
The Mount St. Helens Institute Educators facilitate meaningful experiences for our guests, including leading hikes and other educational activities, helping students build confidence and a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and sharing their enthusiasm for Mount St. Helens with our guests.
For detailed information about this position including how to apply, please review the position description.
Program and Events Chef
Seasonal, On-site
The Mount St. Helens Institute Program & Events Chef supports our youth education and rental programs and summer events based at the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center. The Program & Events Chef will plan, shop for, prepare and serve healthy and delicious meals, maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and the Science and Learning Center, and perform light maintenance as-needed.
For detailed information including how to apply, please review the complete position description.
Current Openings: Seasonal Guide Team
Lead Guide
The Mount St. Helens Institute (MSHI) seeks Lead Mountain Guides for the 2026 Summer season. Lead Guides are skilled, experienced and enthusiastic leaders who guide groups of diverse participants and support staff on safe, exciting and informative hikes and non-technical climbs on Mount St. Helens. A Lead Guide may be supported by an Assistant Guide and/or certified Volunteer Mountain Stewards and scientists, depending on the program.
For more details including how to apply, please review the complete position description.
Assistant Guide
The Mount St. Helens Institute (MSHI) seeks Assistant Mountain Guides for the 2026 Summer season. Assistant Guides are skilled, experienced and enthusiastic leaders who assist in guiding groups of diverse international participants and support staff on safe, exciting and informative hikes and non-technical climbs on Mount St. Helens. An Assistant Guide is a critical member of an MSHI Guide Team and collaborates directly with a Lead Guide and certified Volunteer Mountain Stewards and scientists, depending on the program.
For more details including how to apply, please review the complete position description.
Field Camp Host
The Mount St. Helens Institute (MSHI) seeks a part-time Field Camp Host for the 2026 Summer season. We desire candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service, cooking gourmet food in a remote outdoor kitchen for 12-25 people.
For eight weekends of the 2026 Summer Season, a team of MSHI guides and geologists lead 12 paying participants into the crater of an active volcano and the remote MSHI Field Camp serves as the basecamp for this adventure. The Camp Host is charged with the logistics, food service and general camp operations.
For detailed information including how to apply, please review the complete position description.
Year-round positions: Check back soon for additional year-round opportunities, or fill out our interest form to let us know more about you.