Director of Education

Ogden Nature Center: Director of Education

Reports to: Executive Director

Full-time (exempt) position

Salary: $48,000-$62,000

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What You Will Do        

The Director of Education is responsible for all aspects of Ogden Nature Center’s award-winning environmental education program and will supervise a dynamic team of educators. They work with the Executive Director to achieve Ogden Nature Center’s strategic goals and help establish the vision for all education programming. The person in this role manages the education staff, oversees the daily operations of educational programming both on and off-site, directs a state-wide outreach program, and manages the budget for all education programs. This position currently supervises a team of seven with five direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities

Leading the Education Program

• Schedule and oversee the day-to-day operations of all onsite and offsite education programs
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and support all education staff including full-time education staff, AmeriCorps interns, and substitute educators
• Lead the development and implementation of education programs including but not limited to on-site school field trips, outreach, preschool programs, homeschool programs, community programs, summer camps, and special community events
• Work with education team members to set and achieve annual programmatic goals
• Evaluate programs and community outreach to ensure ONC is providing high quality, mission-focused programming that meets the needs of our diverse communities
• Serve as a teacher/naturalist for programs as needed
• Design and ensure implementation of education team trainings, team building opportunities, and a management and reporting structure that contributes toward a cohesive and high functioning staff
• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture through mentoring, identifying opportunities for staff growth, and establishing supportive relationships

Partnerships and Community Leadership

• Work with the Executive Director to set and achieve organizational strategic goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations and community stakeholders including local foundations, school districts, teachers, and other non-profits
• Serve as liaison between the Ogden Nature Center, State School board representatives, and science education leaders with the Informal Science Education Enhancement collaborative
• Serve as a regional leader in the field of environmental education

Work Schedule and Conditions

Salaried, exempt employee, working approximately 40 hours per week. This position requires the Director of Education to be physically present at the Ogden Nature Center. This is not a remote position.

Compensation and Benefits

• $48,000-$62,000 starting annual salary
• Employer-supplemented health insurance one month after the first of the month after the start date
• Simple IRA plan with 3% employer match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• 8 paid holidays plus paid vacation time between December 26th and December 31st

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least three references in a single PDF document to jobs@ogdennaturecenter.org. Note – we will not contact references without informing applicants beforehand.

Open until filled – we will begin reviewing applications on Friday, December 16th.

Questions?

Contact Jonathan Creel, Executive Director, with any questions about this position.

director@ogdennaturecenter.org

801-621-7595