Director of the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for the overall vision, leadership, and management of the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program
• Supervise the Assistant Barrier Island Director, Outdoor Encounters Coordinator, and a team of 12-16 naturalists (recent college graduates who live on-site from August to May)
• Recruit, hire, and train naturalists each school year, including: conducting training on all curricula; regularly assessing teaching ability; creating a weekly schedule for all naturalists; implementing professional development opportunities; working with Senior Naturalists to select and implement individual projects; providing weekly spiritual formation opportunity in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Coordinate with Facilities, Guest Services, and Food Services for program needs
• Schedule and welcome schools bi-weekly and conduct meal-time and adult orientations
• Represent the Barrier Island Program in the wider community, including visiting Episcopal communities with the Executive Director and attending Diocesan Convention annually
• Supervise the maintenance of an on-site Herpetarium and Aquarium, including animal husbandry for captive reptiles, amphibians, and fish
• Maintain all permits for captive alligators and sea turtle skull/carapace/scute possession
• Plan and oversee annual Barrier Island budget and expenses
• Supervise maintenance of trail accessibility and signage by naturalists

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree
  • Preferred degrees are in scientific disciplines (biology, environmental science, etc.) or education
  • Master’s degrees preferred
• Experienced educator, in either classroom or nontraditional settings
  • Experience with outdoor education preferred
• Experience with managing a team, especially young adults/recent college graduates
• Demonstrated commitment to creation care and environmental stewardship
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team of directors at St. Christopher
• Alignment with the mission and values of St. Christopher and the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina
  • Familiarity with the Episcopal tradition is preferred
• Ordained candidates (deacon/priest in the Episcopal Church or communion partner) are welcome to apply
  • Please note that ordination is not a requirement of this position and lay candidates will be considered equally along with ordained candidates

Other Requirements

• This position is in-person for an average of 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, year-round
  • Some weekend duties are required - no more than once/month - which will be scheduled in consultation with the Executive Director
  • Compensatory time off will be granted for work performed on a weekend
  • Please note that the Barrier Island Program does not hold classes or employ naturalists during the summer months while camp is in session
• Able to travel to meetings and conferences as needed
• Attend weekly staff chapel

Application Process

To apply, send the following information to the Rev. Laura Rezac, Executive Director of St. Christopher, at lrezac@stchristopher.org

1. One-page cover letter
2. Resume detailing work experience and educational background
3. Professional references (3 - 5)

Requested application deadline is March 31, 2024. All applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.