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Organization
Welty Environmental Center
Job Posted
August 7, 2024
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Brenda Plakans
Contact Email
brenda@weltycenter.org
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Beloit, WI
United States
United States
Do you have a passion for engaging people in environmental education? If so, consider joining our staff as a Program Manager. We are seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position (40-hours per week) to manage day camps and outreach activities, and help lead field trips, public events, and afterschool programs. This role will co-lead the program department with two other managers: one oversees field trips, public events, and operations; and one oversees non-field trip academic programming and interns.
Summary
Department Lead for Camp and Outreach
- Develop, design, and lead Welty summer camp, day camp and outreach activities
- Communicate with partners, caregivers, and vendors
- Manage all scheduling, finances, and invoicing for these programs
- Coordinate roles for other program managers to assist
- Hire seasonal staff, train volunteers as necessary
- Help identify funding opportunities and collaborate on grant writing
Other Responsibilities
- Assist with field trips and other programs for area schools, help with public events
- Create environmental education lesson plans in collaboration with other program managers
- Develop outreach and marketing for new programs
Preferred Skills
- Background in Environmental Studies/Science
- Experience with environmental education, especially camp settings
- Responsive to the needs of diverse audiences
- Able to work independently and in collaborative situations
- Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills
- Some Spanish
Minimum Qualifications
- College degree
- Good planning and program development skills
- Ability to lead and present to groups
- Reliable transportation to offsite locations
Compensation Information
Compensation and Benefits
- $35-38,000/ year, depending on experience
- One-time relocation stipend of $2000
- Full-Time, 40-hours a week
- 12 days of Paid Time Off (increases annually)
- Professional development stipend of $500
- 8 paid holidays
- May be eligible for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (learn more at http://tinyurl.com/pslf-faqs)
- Paid mileage for programming at a rate of $0.60 per mile
- Flexible schedule