What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Wildlife Expeditions position at Teton Science Schools?
Position Purpose:
The Wildlife Expeditions Director is part of the leadership team and is responsible for the programmatic and financial oversight of all aspects of Wildlife Expeditions at Teton Science Schools. This leadership position works directly with the Head of Field Education and the Head of Professional Learning to vision and execute the strategic plan, facilitate the professional growth of all members of the Wildlife Expeditions team, enable transformative programming and leverage the resources of Wildlife Expeditions to support other program areas and the mission of Teton Science Schools.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in education and in the workplace
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Experience guiding or teaching in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem preferred
- Experience managing complex budgets
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build business relationships with partnering organizations
- Superior organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to solve customer service challenges to provide an exceptional customer experience
- Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions in front and backcountry settings
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Google Apps
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Primarily based at Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools with potential meetings/interactions/work on all campuses locations
- Primarily indoors in an office setting: sitting and standing for long stretches while using a computer
- Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditions
- May be expected to work evenings or weekends to support programs and events
- Able to drive 15 passenger vans for extended periods (up to 10 hours per day)
- Ability to participate in multi-day travel
- Able to bend/stoop/reach and lift up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
- Work collaboratively with Marketing, Registration, Finance, Property Management and Operations to ensure a shared vision for all Wildlife Expeditions programming
- Develop, manage and meet annual budget projections
- Regularly assess business practices to ensure quality and efficiency
- Serve in the Director on-call rotation for Field Education
- Manage risk and make leadership decisions for vehicle-based, front country programming
- Work with Property Management to manage systems, purchasing, and repairs at warehouse
Program Development, Permits and Relationship Building
- Complete and submit permit applications for public lands partners, ensure we are in compliance with all regulations
- Ensure monthly and annual reporting is complete and fees are paid, work with subcontractor to ensure compliance
- Provide vision, pricing, program outlines, contracts, and invoicing for custom and multi-day programs
- Maintain maximum fill rates through persistent marketing, expanded partnerships and entrepreneurial program design
- Support the registration team in the management of registration and financial systems
- Ensure all purchases are recorded and coded appropriately
Staff & Educator Supervision and Development
- Directly supervise the members of the Wildlife Expeditions team, providing coaching and goal review
- Lead hiring, training, evaluation and ongoing professional development for the WIldlife Expeditions team
- Oversee staff schedules, assignment guides to a complex web of programming, and complete payroll
One TSS Responsibilities
- Represent Wildlife Expeditions on the TSS Leadership Team
- Actively cross market TSS to all program participants and support offsite marketing efforts
- Actively seek opportunities for internal and external collaboration through programs, resources, curriculum and staff to efficiently and effectively support the mission of TSS
- 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 meant to state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this 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.