Director of Operations

Functions and Duties:

Education and Programming –

• Supervise and train Naturalists, Summer Camp Director and Interns
• Act as Volunteer Coordinator and vet incoming candidates
• Provide oversight of education programming, including curricula, scheduling & evaluation
• Direct New Jersey licensed Summer Camp operations, staff and marketing
• Align programs with New Jersey Student Learning Standards and evaluate offerings
• Oversee our innovative Environmental Pathways high school partnership
• Collaborate with the Board’s Education Committee on strategic goals and implementation
• Manage education-related capital projects from design to launch

Land Resource Management –

• Supervise Land Resource staff and volunteers to maintain trails, natural resources and facilities
• Execute the 10-year Forest Stewardship Plan (2026-2036)
• Collaborate with Board committees related to flora, fauna, and land strategies
• Coordinate with the Building Committee on sustainable facility practices
• Partner with universities and government on ecological research projects
• Align with education staff to ensure cross-departmental success.

Operational Oversight -

• Design, plan and implement education and land management operational strategies
• Oversee day-to-day operations and work for mission-based staff and volunteers 
• Coordinate organizational systems, technology, vendors, tasks and calendars
• Evaluate operational success and interpret data and metrics for efficiency
• Build/coordinate wellness & social activities for staff in conjunction with Executive Director

Administrative -

• Prepare mission-based operational and management budgets and reports
• Assist Executive Director and Development Director in all aspects of grant writing and implementation for mission-based activities
• Work with Executive Director on Human Resource activities such as performance reviews, onboarding, offboarding, training etc. 

Qualifications:

• 5 years+ of experience managing program staff and volunteers in a Nature Center, park system or educational setting preferred
• Good computer skills, and familiarity with GPS/GIS a plus
• Ability to work with volunteers, government entities, peer organizations, and research institutions is a requirement 
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain 
• Background check/criminal history check required 
• Strong preference for candidate who can work weekends and some evenings

Time Commitment: 

Start will be 24 hours per week with Saturdays a strong preference and some evening hours required.  Flex-time and work from home options potentially available, along with the potential for full-time hours in near future for the right candidate that excels in the position & budget parameters allow. 

Expected Start Date: October 2026

Salary Range: $26-$32 per hour depending on relevant management experience

Benefits: FRB provides pro-rated paid time off for all employees. Retirement plan with organizational matching also available.

Contact:       Send cover letter and resume to:                                                                                     Stephen Wiessner, Executive Director                                                                                                           Flat Rock Brook Nature Association                                                                                                         443 Van Nostrand Avenue                                                                                                                             Englewood, NJ 07631                                                                                                                         Phone: (201) 567-1265 x202                                                                                                    steve@flatrockbrook.org