Regional Education Manager (Metro South)

About This Position
Mass Audubon is committed to a more just, equitable, and inclusive environmental education movement. As the senior educator in the region, the Metro South Education Manager (EM) has overall responsibility for the culturally-responsive design, implementation and evaluation of all onsite and community-based education programs and activities for adults, families, children, general visitors, groups and schools at five sanctuaries in Mass Audubon’s Metro South Region.

Utilizing a community engagement approach with a focus on equitable and inclusive practices, the Education Manager is responsible for building and stewarding a regional education team who collaboratively implement and sustain a program portfolio that meets the goals and objectives of Mass Audubon while meeting the needs of the communities in the Metro South region of the state. The Education Manager will oversee the development, marketing and implementation of all education programs and activities including staff and budget management. The EM is responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with leaders in education, environmental and climate literacy, and other community-based partners to sustain existing and forge new relationships that strengthen and solidify Mass Audubon’s role as a community leader in equitable and inclusive environmental education.

Mass Audubon values the professional growth of their staff; Mass Audubon provides a wealth of professional development opportunities throughout the year that are designed to strengthen and support staff in their various roles in the organization and community.

Responsibilities
Staff Management and Supervision 

• Build and manage a region-based education team that works collaboratively to advance Mass Audubon’s educational priorities
• Recruit, hire, train, support, and evaluate all education staff in the region including full time, part time and seasonal staff

Administrative Management of Education  

• Ensure a balanced portfolio of programs and activities that effectively meet the desired impact of Mass Audubon and the needs of communities throughout Metro South
• Oversee and ensure effective risk mitigation and management for all education programs including accountability to Mass Audubon safety policies and all regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Teach and/or lead education programs, training and other activities as needed

Communications, Community Relationships and Marketing 

• Build and steward collaborative relationships with education, environmental education, climate education, and social sector leaders in the region and as requested by Mass Audubon’s Statewide Education Department
• Present at conferences, publish articles, and/or actively promote the education work of the region

Statewide Coordination and Integration  

• Collaborate with the team of Regional Education Managers and the Mass Audubon Education Department to further the goals of education across the state by participating in the design and implementation of statewide initiatives and projects
• Collaboratively design, review, produce and analyze quarterly and annual statistical and narrative reports on education programs in the regions and statewide
• Collaborate with the content specialists (Art and Nature, Farming, Wildlife Care/Programs) in the Metro South Region to effectively design and implement programs that can be scaled statewide

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• Passionate about and experienced leader in environmental and climate literacy 
• Strong experience in management and supervision of program and related staff
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with 4 years in a supervisory capacity
• Deep familiarity with culturally-responsive teaching practices and the ability to guide a team in fostering inclusive learning environments
• Minimum of 3 years developing and managing budgets with multiple revenue streams
• Strong understanding of state and national education frameworks, best practices, standards and trends
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and to instruct others in instructional techniques and program practices
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with education leaders and community-based organizations and partners
• Expertise in Microsoft applications including but not limited to Teams
• Flexibility and ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities, meet deadlines, building and stewarding teams and working as an effective team member
• Ability to respond effectively in an emergency on the property
• Ability to travel within Massachusetts
• Ability to complete certification in First Aid/CPR

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