Program Director

Job Overview and Requirements: KAEE is seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator with a passion for our mission and a desire to help us grow as an organization. This is a full-time, remote position serving Kentucky’s community of environmental educators. If you like to be challenged, learn a lot, have a significant impact, and work with an amazing team, we encourage you to apply!  

Summary of essential job functions:

• Coordinate the Kentucky Green Schools program and our district-level professional development program.
• Oversee and build the capacity of the KAEE facilitator network for our various curriculum programs.
• Advance strategies to support the ongoing growth and engagement of KAEE’s membership.
• Coordinate KAEE’s annual awards program.
• Coordinate KAEE educational programs and events, including the Outdoor Learning Symposium, Green Career Days, and Core Curriculum Program.
• Coordinate logistics for various workshops, meetings, and other events.
• Coordinate designated KAEE Affinity Groups and Action Teams.
• Serve as state coordinator for Project WILD.

Minimum Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission of the organization. They will be highly proficient in the use of Google Suite or have the ability to pick up new software easily. They will work well as part of a remote team, and be okay spending much of their time on a computer. This position will require a self-starter with strong networking and interpersonal skills; experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds; excellent spelling, grammar, typing, and organizational skills; and strong attention to detail. We are seeking a candidate with a background and experience in education or a natural resource-related field. Some nights, weekends, and travel will be required. 

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Ashley Hoffman, director@kaee.org. Your cover letter should share more about your interest in this position and detail your experience in education, membership and program development, training teachers, and remote work. Please share your past experience with KAEE and the field of environmental education and any direct or similar experience you have with any of the bullets listed in the job description. This position will be open until filled. We will begin interviewing in early January. Finalists will also be asked to provide professional references from within the past 5 years.  

KAEE is an equal-opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.