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CEO Update: Organizational Realignment & Hiring Plan

CEO Update: Organizational Realignment & Hiring Plan

In order to better serve our community and realize the potential of our new strategic plan, The Mountaineers has made some changes to our staff structure to invest in under-resourced areas and better support our community. This realignment is not about cutting costs or staff - it’s a net investment in our current areas of need to help us deliver a bigger mission impact and better position us to implement our strategic plan. Read on to learn about the key changes and see our listings for open roles.

Advocacy 101: Best Practices for Engaging with Lawmakers

Advocacy 101: Best Practices for Engaging with Lawmakers

Earlier this year, we launched a new Mountaineers eLearning course to take our community’s outdoor advocacy to the next level. In this first blog of a two-part series, we share why it’s important to engage with lawmakers and preview some of the best practices for lawmaker engagement shared in Advocacy 101.

Action Alert! Thank Lawmakers for Prioritizing Public Lands in the 2024 State Budget

Action Alert! Thank Lawmakers for Prioritizing Public Lands in the 2024 State Budget

The 2024 state legislative session wrapped up last week, and we have some good news to share coming out of Olympia. Learn about new investments in Washington’s public lands and the recreational opportunities they provide, and thank your legislators for championing the outdoors this year.

Announcing Launch of New Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee

Announcing Launch of New Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee

We are committed to strengthening both the physical and emotional safety of our programs and activities. In February 2024, we launched a new sub-committee focused on preventing sexual harassment and assault. Visit this blog to see updates on the committee's work.

Make Conservation Part of Your Mountaineers Experience With These eLearning Courses

Make Conservation Part of Your Mountaineers Experience With These eLearning Courses

Adventure with purpose with us as a steward and advocate for the lands and waters you love by taking our three conservation-focused Mountaineers eLearning courses: Low Impact Recreation, Public Lands 101, and Advocacy 101.

Mountaineer Magazine Spring 2024

Mountaineer Magazine Spring 2024

Our latest edition of Mountaineer magazine has arrived! Learn about our features, regular columns, and more. Access it today.

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