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Job Posted
September 27, 2024
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Remote
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Contact Name
Lori Dorn
Contact Email
ldorn@green-acres.org
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Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
The ideal candidate will be passionate about conservation and eager to develop staff and expand programs across our five education sites. The EE Manager will oversee the delivery of programs reaching over 15,000 community learners, accounting for nearly 50% of our education department's annual impact.
Summary
Responsibilities:
Education Programs
- Develop and implement annual operating plans for current and future program sites while maintaining QQQ
- Gain understanding of Environment Education (EE) curriculum and have the enthusiasm, willingness and knowledge to teach EE programming across sites
- Direct development of environment educational programs aligned with standards and other initiatives
- Work with researchers to develop methodologies to quantify our programmatic impact
- Continue ongoing program evaluations and implement changes when necessary
- Monitor and promote collaboration and scheduling of programs across environment sites, optimizing each based-on plans and site assets
- Develop innovative ideas in the environmental education space
- Collaborate with education managers across divisions (operations, arts, equine and agriculture) to coordinate, develop, plan and implement new programs and optimize operations
Staff Management
- Conduct regular individual and team meetings
- Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, develop, and lead our seasoned Environment team
- May be required to teach in times of need
- Complete administration duties as needed
- Assist with scheduling across environment sites
Budget
- Set mission-based budgetary and operational goals and ensure each site reaches or exceeds goals
- Prepare annual budget for each program site for approval and incorporate in the total budget
- Review actual vs. budget on a monthly basis and report variances
- Oversee and approve equipment purchases and review the budget with each program site
- Additional Professional Activities
- Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate regional and national organizations to provide volunteer and staff development opportunities
- Attend and present at appropriate local, regional and national association meetings
- Publish in the appropriate journals as the opportunity arises
- Expand, train and mentor staff to achieve all the above
- Create presentations internally and externally
- Other Duties as Assigned
Compensation Information
Why Choose Us?
As a company, we invest in our employees in all aspects of their life. We believe that the health and welfare of yourself and your family are very important. Listed below, you will find some of our top benefits and perks.
- Market Competitive Salary
- Generous PTO Package
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
- Employer funded Simplified Employee Pension Plan
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Fun & Engaging Culture
- Have an opportunity to make meaningful impact in the lives of children and our community
- Ongoing training, education, and industry partnerships that allow you to be up to speed on the latest innovations, technologies and processes.
Greenacres Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $75,000