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BlueWater Federal Solutions

Overview BlueWater Federal is looking for an Expeditionary Medical Equipment Program Analyst to support the Naval Expeditionary Program Office which falls under Program Executive Office Unmanned and ...

Bluewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Overview BlueWater Federal is looking for an Expeditionary Medical Equipment Program Analyst to support the Naval Expeditionary Program Office which falls under Program Executive Office Unmanned and ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for expedition in the United States is $100,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An expedition job typically involves planning, organizing, and leading journeys to remote or challenging locations for research, exploration, adventure, or tourism. Responsibilities may include logistics coordination, risk assessment, navigation, and ensuring the safety of the team. These roles are common in fields such as scientific research, environmental conservation, adventure tourism, and filmmaking. Depending on the expedition's nature, professionals may work in extreme climates, remote wilderness, or underwater environments. Strong survival skills, adaptability, and leadership are often essential for success in this career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the expedition position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Expedition Leader, you need strong outdoor survival skills, navigational proficiency, and formal training such as wilderness first aid certification or relevant degrees in earth sciences or outdoor leadership. Mastery of GPS systems, satellite communication devices, and risk assessment protocols are common technical requirements. Exceptional problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills enable successful coordination and motivation of diverse teams in challenging environments. These competencies are essential to ensure safety, effective logistics, and a positive experience for all expedition participants.

What are some of the main challenges expedition leaders face and how are they addressed?

Expedition Leaders regularly encounter unpredictable weather, challenging terrain, and the need to make quick decisions in unfamiliar environments. They address these challenges through thorough planning, adaptive leadership, and close attention to safety protocols and contingency plans. Strong teamwork is vital, as working closely with guides, medical staff, and logistics coordinators ensures smooth operations even during unexpected difficulties. Success in this role comes from anticipating obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and emphasizing clear communication among the team. By fostering trust and preparedness, Expedition Leaders help create rewarding and safe experiences for all participants.

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Infographic showing various Expedition job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $100,705 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Dean of Expeditions SY26- 27 (Washington Candidate Pool)

Summit Public Schools

Seattle, WA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Dean of Expeditions: SY 2026- 2027
The Dean of Expeditions will be responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and values aligned implementation of the Expeditions Program at the school site- �explore your passions, find your path�.
Reporting to the Executive Director for site-based work and the Director of Expeditions for program-based work, the Dean of Expeditions will be the school leader during the site's Expeditions rounds and will lead the cultivation of community partnerships and best-fit experience options for students during the weeks the site is not in Expeditions. The Dean will oversee Expeditions approximately 10 faculty and staff that are part of their �home� campus as well as those that join part-time. They will also be responsible for the support and management of community partners.
Additionally, the Dean of Expeditions will work with other campus leadership to ensure strong systems and resources are in place to promote reflection on experiences and conversation between mentors and their mentees that support student development of their Concrete Next Step.
The ideal candidate is a results-driven, systems-oriented leader with people and project management experience. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, and can quickly cultivate robust community partnerships and build strong relationships with faculty, families, staff, and students. Candidates must deeply value collaboration and be willing to both offer and receive honest, actionable, and timely feedback.
Who We Are:
What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools .
To collectively prepare a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,300 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.
We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!
What You'll Do:
Leadership
  • Serve as the acting Executive Director for 8 weeks of the year
  • Coach and support Expeditions teachers, staff, and contractors
  • Communicate and collaborate with the other school and network leadership as appropriate given the shared nature of the Expeditions staff
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other Expeditions Deans and the Director of Expeditions to plan for 4 weeks of staff PD over the course of the year
  • Collaborate with other Expeditions Deans and the Director of Expeditions in order to share best practices and cultivate external partnerships that can be leveraged across multiple sites
  • In collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Expeditions cultivate a strong faculty culture that embraces the vision of the Expeditions program and understands and values the place it plays within the overall school model

Community Partnerships Recruitment and Health
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with community partners by promoting the school site and the Expeditions program as a way to strengthen the local community via partnering to create real-world experiences that contribute to a pathway to a fulfilled life for students
  • Develop and manage systems and processes to support adequate number and quality of community partnerships to ensure the maximum number of students have access to high-quality independent and group learning experiences in the local community
  • Manage contracts with local partners
  • Develop and maintain criteria and standards for community partners to ensure student experiences are high quality, safe, and in alignment with the intended outcomes of Expeditions

Student Experience Management and Scheduling
  • Ensure students have robust opportunities to explore and deepen their passions- including experiences offered by SPS Expeditions teachers, community partners, virtual partners, internships, and student-led projects
  • Support design of Expeditions schedule in collaboration with the Network Director and other Deans of Expeditions
  • Build individual student schedules that match them with the best fit experiences during each Expeditions round
  • Support mentors with facilitating CNS-aligned reflection pre and post each Expeditions round
  • Collaborate with mentors, caregivers, and students to deeply understand students� passions, values, and identity in order to support experience matching

School Culture
  • Lead all faculty, staff, students, and parents to support a strong school culture that embraces the mission and vision of the school; provides an engaging and supportive environment; and implement effective strategies to inspire students to implement student culture goals during the Expeditions program.
  • Implement effective restorative practices and discipline strategy for students in alignment with school systems during the Expeditions program.

Operations
  • Manage student Expeditions scheduling throughout the school year
  • Manage systems and processes to support daily attendance and collaborate with Executive Director to ensure school meets student attendance goals during the Expeditions program
  • Ensure regular attendance reports are submitted on time, accurately and in compliance during the Expeditions program
  • Ensure that site is safe and secure and in compliance during the Expeditions program
  • Ensure student incidents are recorded and reported accurately and on time during the Expeditions program
  • Ensure that field trips and off-campus experiences are safe and compliant
  • Oversee transportation management for field trips and other off-campus activities, in partnership with the Dean of Operations

What You Need:
Key Qualities and Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • A Teaching Credential in the relevant state is required, as is prior teaching experience.
  • Commitment to uphold Summit's values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life.
  • Community organizing and/or prior school leadership experience is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in project and people management is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience with school operations and compliance is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
  • Clear health and background check.
Who You Are:
About You
  • You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
  • You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in share successes.
  • You possess excellent organizational and project management skills, with an obsession for details.
  • You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape.
  • You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges.
  • You take initiative and ownership in driving your work to meet personal and team goals.
  • You have an ability to apply honest, actionable, and timely feedback that results in improved performance.
  • You possess strong relationship skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of faculty and community members.
  • You are empathetic and culturally competent. You're open to having hard conversations.
  • You thrive in innovative environments, and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.
  • You're committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.
What you get:
In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited �take what you need� PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $103,663 and goes up to $122,635 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other's voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

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