Director of Education

Director of Education Responsibilities
The Director of Education is responsible for both the oversight of program personnel as well as implementation and delivery of all education programs.
 Recruit, hire, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff alongside the Summer Camp Director.
 Throughout the year, observe and evaluation program staff. Provide opportunities for training and development to ensure the highest program quality.
 Serve as the primary ‘host’ for all groups to assure quality and consistent ‘points of contact’ and customer service.
 Serve as the ‘on-site/on-call’ manager on average one to two nights a week for overnight groups.
 Schedule all program staff each week, including hosting and on-call responsibilities for other education department managers.
 Assist Scheduling Coordinator with serving as primary liaison between schools and other organizations receiving educational services. Meet with school/group staff to identify and accommodate needs. Provide guidance to help craft a PEEC “experience” that meets school/group expectations.
 Initiate and secure feedback, evaluations and assessments from all schools/groups as well as staff to help inform areas for improvement and recommendations for future trips and experiences. Follow-up with education staff regarding group feedback and evaluations as needed.
 Oversee curriculum development and keep current with state standards in PA, NY, and NJ.
 Assist in implementation of grant-funded groups and provide information for reporting through program evaluations and participant surveys.
 Coordinate PEEC outreach activities.
 Teach EE programs and classes on as-needed basis.
 Oversee and maintain current and up to date inventory of all program equipment, supplies and materials for education programs.
 Implement and maintain annual departmental budget of $200,000 for supplies and staffing.
 Serve as the primary contact with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Interpretation and Education Department as it pertains to education in the park.
 Attend all PEEC management meetings, staff meetings, and Board of Trustee meetings as asked.
 Attend training events and meetings to innovate programming and stay informed on industry standards and trends in order to grow and expand PEEC’s offerings.
 Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, and/or lifeguarding is desired.

Desired Experience
The ideal candidate may come from a background in either formal or non-formal education. Critical to success will be a passion for PEEC’s mission and a capacity to complete projects both independently and with co-workers, to prioritize hands-on education experiences. Ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining a consistent work ethic is essential to be successful in this role.

Full position description available online www.peec.org. 
 

 To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Derek Scott, Chief Operating Officer, DScott@peec.org.