Energize your sense of adventure with Teton Science Schools’ outdoor learning program. We are seeking a dynamic leader to advance our largest business unit by assuming the Head of Outdoor Learning Experiences role. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead the Outdoor Learning Experiences Program and Wildlife Expeditions at Teton Science Schools. Over the past 56 years, we have been on a mission to empower and inspire more than 15,000 students of all ages each year with enriching educational experiences that transform their lives and shape their futures.

Having prior experience in outdoor education is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and strong business acumen with the ability to focus on strategy and team development while maintaining existing partnerships and forging new revenue channels.

Summary

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated ability to hire, train, motivate, supervise and evaluate staff

• Demonstrated experience evolving program design in alignment with feedback, budget, and a strategic plan

• Ability to build and manage an almost six million dollar budget, aligning educational and financial goals

• Able to contribute to organizational policy and decision-making and represent Outdoor Learning Experiences in Teton Science Schools' operational and strategic decisions

• Demonstrated ability to build long-term department vision aligned with larger organizational goals

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Strong communication skills

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily indoors in an office setting: sitting and standing for long stretches while using a computer

• May be expected to work evenings, weekends to support special programs/events

• Some work in the field in all weather conditions

• Carry a backpack of 20+ lbs for 8 hours a day

• Ability to drive a 15 passenger van or mini-bus

Responsibilities:

Outdoor Learning Experiences Strategy and Execution

• Develop and manage the annual operating plan and multi-year planning on behalf of all Outdoor Learning Experiences program offerings

• Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Outdoor Learning Experiences department

• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Teams, and head of program peers to plan and implement program area strategy and achieve established goals

• Lead the implementation and evaluation of scalable operational and programmatic systems (i.e., calendar utilization, logistics, staff training, etc.)

• Responsible for integration of Outdoor Learning Experiences curriculum to achieve exceptional student outcomes

• Ensure regular assessment and evolution of program content and systems to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer , Senior Leadership Team, and head of program peers to plan and implement program area strategy and achieve established goals

Wildlife Expeditions Strategy and Execution

• Develop and manage the annual operating plan and multi-year planning on behalf of all Wildlife Expeditions program offerings

• Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Wildlife Expeditions department

• Lead the implementation and evaluation of scalable operational and programmatic systems (i.e., calendar utilization, logistics, staff training, etc.)

• Responsible for integration of Outdoor Learning Experiences curriculum to achieve exceptional student outcomes

• Ensure regular assessment and evolution of program content and systems to insure quality and efficiency.

Food Service

• Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Food Service department

• Lead the implementation and evaluation of scalable operational and programmatic systems (i.e., calendar utilization, logistics, staff training, etc.)

Team Leadership

• "Supervise the Field Education Directors , Wildlife Director and Executive Chef, lead the Outdoor Learning Experiences, Wildlife Expeditions and Food Service teams to achieve programmatic outcomes and strong financial

performance across three residential campuses."

• Accountable for team's annual staff training to assure that all programming adheres to Teton Sciences Schools' operating guidelines, academic pillars, and risk management policies and best practices

• Accountable for the effective communication and collaboration between Outdoor Learning Experiences/Wildlife Expeditions/Food Service and all shared services/Central Admin departments (Development, Finance, Property Management, etc.) and other program areas of Teton Science Schools.

• Accountable for the hiring, training and supervision of qualified administrative, field staff and food service staff

Financial Oversight

• Manage and build the Outdoor Learning Experiences /Wildlife Expeditions budget

• Accountable for the programmatic and financial outcomes of Outdoor Learning Experiences/Wildlife Expeditions

• Partner with Chief Financial Officer and other cross-departmental stakeholders to develop cost-efficiencies and financial value-add on behalf of Outdoor Learning Experiences/Wildlife Expeditions/Food Service

One Teton Science Schools Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the vision, strategy, and operational execution of Teton Science Schools' mission of transformative place-based education.

• Represent Teton Science Schools to appropriate community, regional, and national events and groups.

• Participate in cross departmental Working Groups to achieve Teton Science Schools' operational and educational strategies.

• Periodically carry the program/senior leadership on-call phone.

• A member of the Teton Science Schools Senior Leadership Team.

• Contribute to inclusive work and learning environments through continually developing cultural competency. Cultural Competence is one’s ability to interact effectively across various dimensions of diversity. It lies at the intersection of awareness of others, self-awareness, and applying skills & knowledge to promote inclusion and equity

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but it aims to highlight the typical main responsibilities of the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager in compliance with federal and state laws.

Compensation Information

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Salary is dependent on experience