Public Programs and Education Manager

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Deadline to Apply:

Monday, March 11, 2019, 3:00pm

Organization: 

Address:

Dallas, TX
United States

Website:

Audubon Website

Job Category:

Job

Job Type:

Full-time

Overview:

Essential Functions: 

Design and implement programmatic themes and details: 

  • develop strong conservation programming relevant to destinations.
  • develop partnerships with experts in travel destinations.
  • seek out and coordinate service learning opportunities.
  • reserve opportunities for outdoor exploration (e.g. hiking, kayaking, birding, rock climbing, paddling).
  • Manage and facilitate kayaking programs, scout badge programs, and other public programming.
  • Manage and plan logistical aspects of travel: coordinate transportation, reserve campsites, design meal plans, maintain travel budget.
  • Evaluate and report metrics including revenue and students served.
  • Market and recruit groups to participate in the public programs. Set-up meetings with local schools and other communities, design promotional material, attend community events/outreach.
  • Assist with daily programs including teaching and preparing materials/equipment.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Bachelor's degree in education, science, or related field. 
  • Minimum of three years’ experience teaching environmental programs.  Experience travelling with students preferred.
  • Must demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, self-confidence and resilience.
  • Must be self-motivated, innovative, and proactive: a strong self-starter.
  • Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and demonstrate careful and efficient use of work time.
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, website updating, and social media.
  • Must be able to work independently, but also thrive in a team environment.
  • Previous experience teaching diverse audiences is required.  Must have a demonstrated interest in nature and children.
  • Experience and confidence teaching outdoor skills including: kayaking/canoeing, hiking, and camping. 
  • Prior experience with kayak instruction, swiftwater rescue technician, wilderness first aid certification, and National Association for Interpretation certificiation is preferred.
  • Experience driving a 15 passenger van with a trailer in tow is a plus.
  • Experience working in a nature center, zoo, aquarium, museum, or park a plus.
  • Flexibility with schedule including weekends, weekdays, holidays, and evenings required.
  • Much of our work is outdoors and requires physical fitness.  Must be able to withstand heat and cold and perform physical duties such as lifting, reaching, pulling/pushing, outfitting outdoor adventures, hiking, camping, etc. with or without accommodation.
  • CDL preferred.
  • Ability to obtain certain certifications upon hire - relevant to the job.

Job Duration:

Permanent

Job Compensation:

Salary