Careers

At SOS Outreach, working for us means more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Join our passionate team, dedicated to building a brighter future for our youth through outdoor activities and mentorship. As part of our family, you’ll experience the rewarding feeling of empowering the next generation to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Mission

Here at SOS, we transform young lives by fostering character and leadership in kids through outdoor mentoring experiences.

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Vision

Our vision is to ensure that every kid we encounter grows stronger and more resilient.

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Values

Courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion, and humility serve as our foundation for personal growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance Including

Vision & Dental

Generous PTO Policy

Free Epic Pass

Employee Ride Days

Summer Half-Day Fridays

Open Positions

While we offer full-time positions at SOS, many of our opportunities are seasonal. If no positions are currently posted but you’re passionate about joining our team, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Send an email with your resume to sos@sosoutreach.org, and we’ll keep you in mind for future openings.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

Partner

Events

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Our Team

Kathy Flores, based in Frisco, Colorado, has been a devoted part of SOS Outreach since 2008, helping youth connect with the outdoors. A second-grade Spanish teacher, she brings creativity to her classroom, inspiring a love for language and culture. This year, she’s excited to serve as SOS Outreach’s Learn to Ride Coordinator, combining her passion for snowboarding with youth mentorship. Kathy loves hiking and snowboarding, enriching lives through her commitment to teaching and the outdoors.

Kathy Flores

Summit County Learn to Ride Coordinator

Doug joined SOS in 2000, seeking community and connection. He started as a volunteer instructor at Snoqualmie and soon witnessed the program's positive impact on everyone involved. This inspired him to found an SOS chapter at White Pass in 2002 and pursue a career in youth development. Now back as the White Pass Coordinator, Doug enjoys time with his family, supporting his kids, outdoor activities, and wrangling his two energetic dogs.

Doug Berndt

Yakima Program Manager

Ayden, raised in Wichita, KS, moved to Tacoma, WA, in 2016 to study Biology at the University of Puget Sound. He discovered a passion for outdoor education as a camp counselor in Colorado and later volunteered as a Mentor with SOS in Tacoma. In 2024, he joined SOS as Seattle Program Lead, aiming to connect students with mentors. Outside of work, Ayden enjoys making music, kayaking, playing Geoguessr, and cooking.

Ayden Bolin

Seattle Program Manager

Inspired by her love for the outdoors and a passion for inclusivity, Laura joined SOS Outreach in 2023. A former management consultant focused on growth strategy, she now lives in Park City, Utah, with her golden retriever and polydactyl cat. An avid skier, sailor, hiker, and biker, she enjoys chasing sunshine, snow, and wind. Laura is a Northwestern University graduate, serves on the Lake Geneva Yacht Club board, and is a member of the Women’s Giving Fund at the Park City Community Foundation.

Laura Vogel

Senior Development Manager

John comes to SOS from an extensive career in ski resort sales & marketing, parks & rec, and nonprofit development. With a degree from CU Boulder and MBA in Integrated Marketing Communications, John strives to complement real world experience with classroom learnings. It’s this combination of ski, recreation, marketing, fundraising and SOS’ youth-focused mission that pulled John toward this role. An avid skier, biker, musician and father of 2 energetic boys, John enjoys year-round mountain living to the fullest.

John Monson

VP of Development

Fernanda joined SOS in 2013 as a Learn to Ride participant and spent 8 years in SOS' Mentor programs. After graduating from Battle Mountain High in 2022, she became SOS's Alumni Liaison while pursuing a Business Administration degree at Colorado Mountain College. Based in Eagle County, she oversees the Alumni Program across all SOS locations. Passionate about giving back, Fernanda creates opportunities for youth and alumni. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures, writing, and drawing.

Fernanda Landeros

Alumni Liason