Site Manager

Who We Are:

NatureBridge provides best-in-class environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.

We believe that nature is inclusive to all beings and that diversity is fundamental to the ecological health of our planet. Our work—connecting young people to themselves, each other, science and the natural world—must be as inclusive and diverse as our national park classrooms. At NatureBridge, we examine when and how forms of inequity appear in our programs and workplace. We listen, learn and aim to change individual mindsets and organizational practices to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive at NatureBridge. 

Our Core Values reflect this: We are inclusive. We create an equitable, welcoming and empowering learning and working environment for all people. For more information, visit our website.

What You Will Do:

The Site Manager is the main contact and decision-maker for all overnight Environmental Science participants while on campus. You will provide on-site leadership for the residential aspects of the Environmental Science programs including meals, lodging, orientation and conflict resolution.

This position takes place at our Golden Gate campus in the Marin Headlands (Sausalito, CA) and cannot be performed remotely.

Your primary job will be to:

• Serve as primary on-site contact for Environmental Science participants
• Greet and orient participants to NatureBridge campus
• Be the primary decision-maker on campus outside of educational programming hours
• Mediate conflicts involving participants, staff, and Park visitors
• Work closely with kitchen and facilities staff, Environmental Science operations and educational staff to ensure quality programming 
• Submit complete and accurate paperwork on time
• Establish and maintain respectful, supportive and compassionate relationships with staff, volunteers and participants
• Coordinate emergency responses involving program participants
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

• $16.50 starting hourly wage; daily and weekly hours vary
• This is a full-time, school-year position with a summer furlough from early June - Mid August.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months
• Generous paid vacation, training days and sick leave
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more
• Housing in the Marin Headlands may be provided as a benefit of employment. 

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who can:

• Make independent decisions on short notice, be proactive in addressing campus-related issues, and be comfortable mediating conflicts
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Effectively problem-solve in an environment with multiple priorities
• Organize schedule and logistical details
• Prioritize positive working relationships with participants and campus staff
• Work both independently and as a member of a team
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Manage an audience of up to 200 people
• Demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace. We especially encourage you to apply if you are a member of (or have extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.

If you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.

*All NatureBridge Employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must be fully vaccinated 15 days or more before the employment start date.  Employment eligibility is contingent on successful completion of a background check. 

Why should you join the NatureBridge team?

• We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on young people and the environment
• You will get to work in a beautiful natural setting with other dedicated staff who are passionate about the environment
• You want to work with a supportive and effective Operations team that is invested in mentorship and professional development

How to apply:

NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit your application to our Online Career Portal (link) by December 16, 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.