Academic Programs Coordinator

Position Details:

• Full-Time, Exempt
• Reports to: Associate Director of Education
• Position will start no earlier than September 1
• Must have a flexible schedule to be able to work weekends and evenings

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities of the Academic Programs Coordinator position include but are not limited to: 

• Supports Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission, vision, and values
• Manages CLE4SCI program, including supervising subcontract instructors, managing expenses, scheduling, and maintaining instructor material and classroom supplies.
• Primary collaborator with Development Dept for CLE4SCI funding
• Develops and implements tactical and operational plans to optimize the functioning of academic programs.
• Coordinates Girl Scout programs and leads these programs as needed.
• Teaches educational programs as needed
• Assists with the day-to-day coordination of academic education programs
• Orders, prepares, and maintains academic program materials
• Trains school guide volunteers and paid contract instructors
• Develops new academic programs and activities
• Coordinates, trains and supervises volunteer-lead academic programs
• Supervises potential interns and seasonal staff as necessary
• Contributes positively to a team of Education and Guest Services professionals

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrate a passion for people and nature
• A bachelor's degree in education or related science field or
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an educational setting with a preferred emphasis on the PreK-12 school populations
• Highly proficient with the use of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook email, and calendar
• Highly skilled in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and the ability to produce and use data tables and charts
• Ability to understand basic instructions. 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to hike up to 3-5 miles in variable terrain
• Perform tasks in all weather conditions; temperatures may range from 15-100°F
• Working primarily outdoors where temperature extremes exist
• Effective vision and hearing
• Hand and arm dexterity
• Walk and work on wet, uneven, slippery, or rocky terrain
• Kneel, bend, stoop, grab, and reach
• Regular lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds, occasionally 40 pounds
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs

Qualified applicants should submit their resume, cover letter highlighting key relevant experiences, and a list of 3 professional references. Application material will begin being reviewed on July 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

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