Description

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.

What You Will Do:

This position works closely with NatureBridge’s National Director of Education and campus-based education teams. You will be involved in project management, leading and developing staff training for educators and Education Managers, curriculum development, as well as organization-wide administrative functions such as uniform ordering and database integration. You will also serve as a representative of NatureBridge in regional meetings and conferences. This is a new position to NatureBridge and the job will evolve to fit emerging needs and the growth of the candidate.

This is a primarily remote position for a candidate near our Golden Gate or Yosemite campuses (Sausalito, CA ; Mariposa, CA) and requires periodic travel to NatureBridge campuses. 

Your primary job will be:

Project and Systems Management - 50% 

The National Education Manager oversees the management of our existing systems, including digital resources, feedback systems, manager training modules, and budget processing, as well as organization-wide administrative functions such as uniform ordering and database integration. This also includes administrative support including scheduling meetings, processing reimbursements and note taking.

Curriculum & Staff Development - 40% 

The National Education Manager regularly collaborates with campus teams to ensure high quality training is in place for education department team members, and program curriculum is up to date and reflects current preferred practices in the EE field. This includes coaching, thought partnership, and team member support. You will:

• Recommend strategies related to emerging topics in education, such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), climate literacy, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (EI&D).
• Collaborate to develop climate literacy capacity building to develop a cohesive organizational approach to climate literacy curriculum
• Lead and contributes to intercampus education team meetings to promote professional development and systems alignment 
• Travels to campuses to lead staff trainings and support programming as needed, including our annual Education Leadership Team Summit
• Regularly engage in personal and professional goal setting and growth in equity and inclusion

Strategic Partnerships - 10% 

• Represent NatureBridge and take an active leadership role among committees and professional associations related to environmental education, diversity and/or science education 
• Identify opportunities for organizational and regional collaboration with partners and groups
• Support formal program evaluation efforts in conjunction with partner researchers
• Establishes and maintains respectful, supportive and compassionate relationships with staff, volunteers and participants 
• Presents with confidence in front of a variety of audiences, including students, teachers, board members, staff and the general public

Compensation:

• $63-66,000 annual salary
• 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

Qualifications

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing and implementing environmental education programming
• Demonstrated success in supervising, mentoring and/or coaching educators and/or managers, and developing professional development for educators and/or managers
• Strong pedagogical understanding of experiential learning and curriculum development, including up-to-date practices in science education, social-emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching practices
• Demonstrated 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.
• Experience leading and supporting teams of diverse people across geographies and functions; able to prioritize relationship-building and integrity
• Experience with planning and executing new initiatives, including leading effective project management and support of change management
• Comfort with using spreadsheets, and use of Google suite 
• Ability to communicate information quickly and accurately, onsite or virtually
• Ability to approach self and others with a growth mindset
• Demonstrated experience with budget management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to travel to remote campuses 
• Ability to implement and model effective risk management practices
• Ability to travel 6x/year for approximately 1 week at a time
• Current Wilderness First Aid & Adult/Child/Pediatric CPR & AED or Wilderness First Responder, or willingness to acquire after hire

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 complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

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 visit our beautiful natural settings and work with other dedicated staff who are passionate about the environment
• You want to be part of an organization that is invested in growth, self-examination, and creating equitable and inclusive environments for staff and participants

NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation. 

How To Apply:

Submit your application to our Online Career Portal. Please include a cover letter that explains your skills and experience and how they set you up for success in the position. Address your cover letter to National Director of Education, Meg Jakubowski (Ms.). Applications will be due April 1, 2024.