Education Program Manager

Get Outdoors Nevada (GON) is seeking a highly-organized, self-motivated Education Manager to lead the execution of interpretative and educational programs in GON’s Education Department, and overseeing the employees who are completing required tasks.  This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits.

The Education Program Manager works under the direction of the Director of Programs to lead the execution of interpretative and educational programs in GON’s Education Department, including: both in-person and virtual environmental education programs, outreach activities, and interpretive tables to diverse audiences - mainly youth. These programs are designed to generate knowledge and awareness of locally-relevant topics, increase interest in science and nature, foster community connection, develop stewardship behaviors, and often support formal educational standards. The Education Program Manager is tasked with overseeing the employees who are completing the required tasks. A program manager oversees and works with their team to implement the plans given to them by the director. They are involved in the scheduling of projects and ensuring it stays on budget. They lead team meetings, perform program reviews, and collaborate with coordinators when direction is needed. This is a full-time, salary position, at 40 hours per week.

Submit a letter of interest, along with a current resume and at least two professional references with the subject “Education Program Manager Application” to jobs@getoutdoorsnevada.org. All email attachments must be in MS Word or PDF format. Please do not call for additional information. Email only. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an employment application and participate in an interview with current team members. Additional supporting documentation of applicant’s experience may be requested at that time. Get Outdoors Nevada is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes each person is an individual, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of ethnicity, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or military status. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please go ahead and apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for this role. Consistent with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as stated above, Get Outdoors Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.