| Job Description |
By collaborating with the Interpretive Center Manager, the Program Manager will develop, implement and deliver educational programming at the International Wolf Center. Responsibilities include supervising and training education interns, developing and conducting school programs, day and weekend public programs, developing community events, keeping information and styles within current programs up-to-date, and assisting with exhibit maintenance and development.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Percentages are very general but give the best indicator of approximately how much time should be spent in each category.
Program Duties 80%:
- Create, revise and deliver high-quality daily programs, scout programs, events, workshops, WolfLink classes, and Learning Adventures.
- Develop school programs that align with academic standards and age appropriate learning styles.
- Coordinate program arrangements and details with the Interpretive Center Manager, WolfLink Marketing Coordinator and other staff and interns.
- Work with the Interpretive Center Manager to schedule all education programs by responding to program requests, developing itineraries, confirming dates, times and other program information.
- Responsible for the direct supervision and training of education interns, in conjunction with the Interpretive Center Manager.
- Coordinate and lead online webinars.
- Interact with, educate, and assist the general public as needed or assigned.
- Ensure that the most up-to-date research and science behind wolf ecology, behavior, and evolution is shared and used in education department programs and materials.
Administrative Duties 15%:
- Respond to email inquiries and telephone calls.
- Enter appropriate program data on calendars and program trackers.
- Process expense vouchers for personal IWC credit card.
- Responsible for the safe transport of participants in the Center vehicle and participates in general maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle.
- Assist in general maintenance and set-up of exhibits as requested.
- Assist as assigned in the retail department to open, close or provide coverage in the Wolf Den store.
- Provide weekend administrator coverage at the Center.
- Participate in the IWC Education Committee.
Distance Learning Program Support 5%:
- Monitor and make recommendations to the Interpretive Center Manager regarding updates, upgrades and maintenance for distance learning program equipment and processes.
- Develop and update distance learning manuals.
- Train education staff on use of distance learning equipment and programs.
APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES
- Represent the International Wolf Center in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current members, donors, visitors, vendors and the communities the organization serves.
- Interact effectively with a diverse group of staff, interns, volunteers and customers.
- Learn and use operating practices of the International Wolf Center.
- Uphold the organization's mission.
- Adhere to organizational standards of objectivity and scientific accuracy in all educational activities.
- Handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is subject to a variable work schedule based on educational programming and organization needs.
Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s Degree in biology, environmental education or related field
- Strong knowledge of wolf biology, behavior, research, status and management issues
- Knowledge of presentation software programs and hardware associated with presentations
- Knowledge of online webinar software programs
Skills:
- Minimum 3-years’ experience working in an environmental education setting delivering programs to a variety of ages and group sizes using age appropriate teaching methods, activities and styles
- Proven experience in program development and curriculum standard alignment
- Experience scheduling programs and using online registration software
- Effective and efficient written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Abilities:
- Ability to function at a low level of supervision
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, creativity and enthusiasm
- Able to follow direction and protocols
- Ability to create, manipulate, and utilize spreadsheet, database, word-processing and email programs and utilize basic internet applications
- Able to synthesize and analyze complex wolf information in written and visual form
- Must be able to conduct outdoor programming in all weather conditions and walk over uneven terrain
- Ability to speak and write to colleagues, customers, participants and coworkers in fluent English
- Able to travel occasionally, sometimes in extreme conditions or remote areas
- Availability to work weekends, evenings and some holidays
- Able to sit, stand, walk and carry/lift up to 30 pounds
- Able to assist participants with outdoor gear, such as strapping on snowshoes, in extreme temperatures
- Required to maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license with no restrictions other than corrective lenses
To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations with the subject line Program Manager Application to krista@wolf.org
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Program Manager
Posted: November 23, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: International Wolf Center
By collaborating with the Interpretive Center Manager, the Program Manager will develop, implement and deliver educational programming at the International Wolf Center. Responsibilities include supervising and training education interns, developing and conducting school programs, day and weekend public programs, developing community events, keeping information and styles within current programs up-to-date, and assisting with exhibit maintenance and development.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Percentages are very general but give the best indicator of approximately how much time should be spent in each category.
Program Duties 80%:
Administrative Duties 15%:
Distance Learning Program Support 5%:
APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES
ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is subject to a variable work schedule based on educational programming and organization needs.
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations with the subject line Program Manager Application to krista@wolf.org
By collaborating with the Interpretive Center Manager, the Program Manager will develop, implement and deliver educational programming at the International Wolf Center. Responsibilities include supervising and training education interns, developing and conducting school programs, day and weekend public programs, developing community events, keeping information and styles within current programs up-to-date, and assisting with exhibit maintenance and development.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Percentages are very general but give the best indicator of approximately how much time should be spent in each category.
Program Duties 80%:
Administrative Duties 15%:
Distance Learning Program Support 5%:
APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES
ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is subject to a variable work schedule based on educational programming and organization needs.
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations with the subject line Program Manager Application to krista@wolf.org