About this opportunity
Teton Science Schools lists this Director of Operations opportunity in jackson, Wyoming. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Purpose
The Director of Operations is a senior leader on the Field Education team within Teton Science Schools’ Outdoor Learning School. This position leads the operational systems, people, and resources that support high-quality residential and place-based education programs for visiting schools and groups.
The Director of Operations oversees Field Education program logistics, scheduling, program administration, budgets, visiting-group coordination, campus systems, risk management, and operational partnerships across Teton Science Schools. The role directly supervises members of the Field Education operations team and works closely with Field Education leaders, instructors, and other TSS departments to ensure programs are safe, efficient, well-coordinated, and aligned with the mission of Teton Science Schools.
As a member of the Field Education leadership team, the Director of Operations also contributes to departmental strategy, staff development, program quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Field Education Leadership
Provide operational leadership for the Field Education team and contribute to strategic planning and innovation
Supervise, coach, and develop members of the Field Education operations team
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development across Field Education
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-oriented team culture
Program Operations
Lead the systems and logistics that support Field Education programs, including scheduling, registration, calendars, transportation, gear, food service coordination, reservations, and pre-arrival communication
Oversee program administration and ensure consistent, high-quality service for visiting schools and groups
Develop and improve operational systems that support efficient, safe, and scalable program delivery
Coordinate closely with internal departments, vendors, and service providers to meet program needs
Budget, Risk & Resource Management
Support responsible allocation of Field Education operational budgets for staff, facilities, equipment, transportation, and other resources
Uphold Teton Science Schools’ risk management practices and support safe, inclusive learning and working environments
Make sound operational decisions in dynamic environments and help coordinate response to program, staffing, or logistical challenges
Program & Staff Support
Partner with visiting groups to support customized, high-quality place-based education programs
Support the training and development of Field Education staff through coaching, meetings, debriefs, and professional development
Maintain familiarity with Field Education programming and provide direct program support when needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and AED certification, or ability to obtain required certifications
Demonstrated experience leading operations, programs, or teams in outdoor education, experiential education, environmental education, nonprofit education, recreation, hospitality, or a related field
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff
Strong program management and organizational skills, with experience coordinating complex logistics, schedules, and competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to manage risk, solve problems, and make sound decisions in dynamic environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners
Experience managing budgets, resources, or operational systems preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Primarily based at the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools, with regular work at other campuses and program locations
Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and nontraditional schedules based on program needs
Regular computer and office-based work, including extended periods of sitting or standing
Periodic outdoor work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions
Ability to hike and travel over uneven terrain while supporting Field Education programs
Ability to carry a backpack or program equipment weighing 20+ pounds when supporting programs
Periodic front-country and backcountry travel
Ability to drive organizational vehicles, including passenger vans, for extended periods as required
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Worksite address
jackson, WY, 83001, US
Who can apply
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