About this opportunity
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits lists this Program Director opportunity in sandstone, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental learning center near Sandstone, MN that provides outdoor educational opportunities to diverse audiences year-round. The Program Director provides leadership, management and execution of the highest quality environmental education programming for a wide variety of audiences. Programs include overnight, day-use and offsite K-12, virtual, college, youth, family, adult, community and senior programs and retreats/conference groups. As a senior-level administrator, this position assists the Executive Director and collaborates with the Operations Director in leadership of Osprey Wilds.
Reports to: Executive Director
Department: Education
Job location: Sandstone, Minnesota
Job Type: Full-time/regular, exempt
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES/DUTIES:
Program Management and Administration (30%)
Direct all aspects of Osprey Wilds K-12, Outreach, Youth Camp, Family Camp, Community, Wildlife & Road Scholar® programs, maintaining responsibility for appropriate, safe, and effective operations
Maintain oversight of programs including scheduling, staffing, learning spaces, equipment, etc.
Work collaboratively with Operations Director to ensure positive customer experiences while also enabling productive staff functioning across departments
Design, lead and support the professional development of Osprey Wilds educational program staff
Lead and conduct the education department’s recruitment of staff, hiring, retention, and employee performance evaluations
Administer program grants, including status updates and necessary reporting requirements
Program Development, Promotion and Partnerships (20%)
Seek, maintain & strengthen relationships with leaders of K-12 school clients
Secure school attendance through retention of existing clients and recruitment of new schools
Support the organization’s executive, operations, and development functions
Assist with funding opportunities for programs, including grants and donations
Work with Marketing & Communications Specialist for the effective execution of Osprey Wilds marketing strategies and activities
Assist in strategic planning for all Osprey Wilds programs
Represent Osprey Wilds with a wide variety of local, regional and national professional organizations appropriate to the Osprey Wilds mission
Review financial assistance requests for programs
Support communication efforts, including but not limited to writing and/or editing of center literature, marketing and related efforts
Seek out, develop and implement new educational opportunities and programs
Teaching (15%)
Teach post-secondary courses (Hamline University, J-Term and others)
Teach Road Scholar® programs as needed
Periodically teach Osprey Wilds K-12 classes
Maintain working knowledge of all Osprey Wilds programs & classes
Adventure Program (10%)
Coordinate annual ropes courses and climbing wall third party inspections
Follow up on necessary actions based from report - including course modifications/equipment retirement/equipment ordering
Maintain ropes logs for high ropes course and climbing wall
Oversee archery program, maintaining equipment in working order, servicing and ordering equipment as needed
Oversee paddling program - ensuring canoes are current with registration, canoe, paddles and life vests are in working order and replacing as needed
Educational Vision and Leadership (5%)
Lead entire Osprey Wilds educational program staff
Lead the design process for, implement, and evaluate organization-wide educational goals, both short and long term, to position Osprey Wilds at the leading edge of environmental education
Lead, create and implement successful tactics to achieve assigned objectives of the organizational strategic plan
Financial and Business Management (5%)
Develop and manage operating expense budgets for education programs
Assist in development of revenue budget and fee setting for programs, including appropriate scoping of new and existing programs
Assist in development and execution of annual budget
Ensure cost effective, high value and efficient use of financial resources in program delivery
Curriculum and Instructional Design Management (5%)
Ensure that program design and implementation remain clearly aligned to the center’s mission, goals and strategic advancement efforts
Review and adjust curriculum, resources and staff development in response to changing trends in the industry
Risk Management (5%)
Ensure Osprey Wilds meets all local, state, and federal regulations for safety in education programs
Direct and oversee complete and timely safety practices for all Osprey wilds activities and facilities including policy, safety and security training for program staff
Review programs and facilities regularly for safety and security compliance
Document all safety inspections, incidents, etc. as needed on a timely basis
Evaluation (5%)
Manage Cognia® reaccreditation process and evaluate and improve program based on accreditation process.
Manage design and implementation of all program-based evaluation activities
Monitor quality of education delivery, formally and informally through varieties of methods
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Level Education: Master’s Degree
Preferred: K-12 Science Licensure and K-12 classroom teaching experience
Preferred: Adventure programming experience
Preferred: Experience with educational animals
Preferred: Nonprofit experience
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experienced leader, supervisor and manager of teams in a professional setting
Proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom and Microsoft Office
Human resource management skills and experience, including commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
Ability to manage budgets and read financial statements
Experience with risk management and emergency procedures
Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR; additional certifications preferred
Ability to work weekends and have a flexible schedule
Driver’s license and ability to drive vehicles, including 15 passenger vans with trailers
COMPENSATION:
Work in a beautiful setting: 780 acres with coniferous and mixed hardwood forest, creek, prairie, and wetland areas, as well as a lake with a beach
$60,000 Salary
Health (65% premium coverage for employee, 35% for family members), Vision, and Dental Plan options (50% premium coverage for employee and family members)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Simple IRA plan with 3% match
HSA with employer contribution
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Access to Safe and Sick Leave
Access to Paid Medical Leave
$300/year for professional development activities
15 Days PTO annually
11 Floating Holidays
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Worksite address
sandstone, MN, 55072, US
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