The WNC Program Director has responsibility for all school year programming associated with Muddy Sneakers’ WNC Field Office to include:

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate of all WNC school year programming to include regional and satellite programs
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all school year field staff in coordination with fellow Field Office staff to include the WNC Field Office Director and the WNC Assistant Program Director
• Direct Management of the WNC Assistant Program Director
• Management of school invoicing and field staff payroll
• Work in coordination with the Field Office Director on HR matters as they relate to the WNC field staff
• Coordination of and communication with school personnel (principals, admin staff, teachers, parents), appropriate field site personnel and program volunteers
• Attract, recruit and maintain a highly trained and qualified staff to include management of periodic evaluation process and staff appreciation efforts
• Understanding and applying best practices for risk management in relation to all WNC programming
• Provide leadership to the organization in order to produce exceptional programs for students and high quality program delivery
• Lead field staff with integrity and provide a strong foundation for the organization’s future by maintaining excellent partner relations, implementing financially sound practices and delivering quality curriculum in a safe program environment
• Serving as a lead instructor to at least one school and periodically scheduling oneself to instruct to maintain a strong connection to the field work
• Collaborate with fellow WNC Field Office staff and Muddy Sneakers Home Office Team as necessary in furtherance of organizational outreach, communications and development efforts
• Collaborate (as needed) with fellow Program Directors and assigned personnel in managing ongoing curriculum development as needed
• Budgetary oversight of all expenses associated with WNC school year operations

The WNC Program Director is a full-time, 12-month position that reports directly to the WNC Field Office Director.

Experience and Attributes

• Engagement and genuine alignment with the mission of Muddy Sneakers
• Appreciation for people and their diversity, coupled with an ability to relate well and work with multiple constituencies and audiences;
• Creative, entrepreneurial and a strategic thinker;
• Resiliency, initiative, and the ability to work independently;
• A minimum of 3- 5 years of experience in education or a related field with preference for experience in non-profit experiential education and/or program administration
• Strong leadership capabilities including experience managing staff
• Sound business judgment and demonstrated ability in financial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in conducting workshops and trainings