Duties:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for education programs, ensuring that mission-based programs are being delivered
• Direct the planning, development, and implementation of educational and interpretive programs and services to meet the changing needs of diverse audiences
• Plan, develop, and manage budgets and budget projections for education and public programs
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of all educational programming
• Serve as liaison with schools and community groups for educational programs
• Organize and implement activities for annual events, including Trash-Off, Eco-Fest, Autumn Fair, and Dreaming of a Green Christmas
• Direct, train, supervise, and support education staff
• Ensure that work undertaken by the education staff meets the highest ethical and professional standards
• Develop and support the capabilities of education staff members, enhancing exceptional ability and maintaining accountability
• Develop, promote, and maintain volunteer activities within the scope of educational programming and in conjunction with Volunteer Coordinator
• Cooperate with other Shangri La departments as well as colleagues at other Stark Cultural Venues for annual event planning and long-term program planning and, also, to foster a productive, efficient, and team-oriented working environment
• Teach education programs, including field trips, teacher workshops, and public programs
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a regularly scheduled basis
• Other duties as may be assigned

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Environmental Education or similar field is required, Master’s degree (M.S.) preferred; current Teaching Certificate required
• Five  years of environmental education experience with an emphasis on outdoor science education, preferably at a nature center or botanical garden
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Ability to devise and carry out education programs, including preparation and use of publications and exhibits
• Ability to apply environmental education techniques and resources as appropriate
• Knowledge of pedagogy and practical applications, including, but not limited to:

            -the learning characteristics of students and adults

            -knowledge of the objectives, curricula, and operation of schools and other educational institutions

            -knowledge of education (specifically outdoor science education) and evaluation methods

• Skill in oral and written communication techniques for appropriate education levels and objectives
• Skill in using research techniques
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records
• Ability to multi-task and to plan, implement and prioritize workloads
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation; First Aid training
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products:  Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher

Schedule

• Full-time, Exempt
• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional Saturday Manager on Duty responsibilities is required as part of shared rotation with other staff

 Compensation:  DOE. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, and life insurance; defined benefit pension and 403b retirement plans; paid sick leave, vacation and holidays.