Site Director for Outdoor School

POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Director works in collaboration with the Outdoor School (ODS) Director from February to June to provide equitable, land-based Outdoor School programs. The Site Director will be responsible for: co-leading overnight programs on-site starting in March or April and ending in June; managing supplies and logistics; assisting in implementing curriculum and program policies; and assisting the director to hire, train, and support staff. 

Contact the Outdoor School Director with questions about this position at outdoorschool@wholeearth.org

SITE DIRECTOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-lead overnight Coyote Outdoor School programs on-site, currently within 25 minutes of Eugene.
• Facilitate arrival, meals, campfire, games, activities, staff and volunteer meetings, and departure while on site at programs
• Accommodate the needs of all youth, staff, and volunteers, especially those who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, English language learners, and who have disabilities and/or chronic illnesses
• Support staff on site with student needs, like first-aid, conflict resolution, homesickness, instructional methods, and group management 
• Maintain collaborative relationships with site partners and manage site caretaking responsibilities, i.e., cleaning, materials management, land use, and hazards
• Organize, purchase, and maintain record of all program supplies and inventory
• Assist in hiring and onboarding staff, following equitable hiring practices
• Work collaboratively to create and lead staff & volunteer training; Coach staff & volunteers to engage students in activities using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
• Create program resources for staff, students, and volunteers; work collaboratively with other leaders to make preparations for successful program implementation
• Implement and improve student-centered curriculum and programming, including land-based field studies, student electives, social emotional learning activities, and community building
• Fill in as an instructor, leading groups of students, if scheduled staff and subs are unavailable to work
• Fulfill all Oregon Outdoor School requirements in Senate Bill 439; Meet science and equity standards 

Note to potential applicants: Research shows that BIPOC folks, trans and non-binary folks, and women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe that they meet every qualification listed in a job description. Your skills, experience, and education can come from personal interests, self-directed learning, community roles, and life experiences. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested in the position, even if you do not believe that you meet all of the qualifications.

Hiring timeline & process: Whole Earth follows equitable hiring practices. We use a standard rubric with categories: Youth Development, Outdoor Programing, Mentorship and Leadership, Project and Administrative Skills, and Equity and Inclusion. The highest-rated candidates will have a phone, video, and/or in-person interview. The anticipated start date is Feb. 1st, 2024.