Youth Open Enrollment (YOE) Program Manager

Position Purpose

The Field Education Youth Open Enrollment (YOE) Manager leads all open-enrollment youth programs at Teton Science Schools, including summer day and residential camps, school-year outreach initiatives such as Weekends in the Park and the Mobile Classroom, and other community-based youth opportunities.

This position is responsible for the strategic planning, marketing, and implementation of open-enrollment programs, ensuring that all offerings are high-quality, inclusive, and aligned with TSS’s mission and place-based education philosophy. The YOE Manager supervises seasonal summer staff, manages program systems and logistics, and serves as Site Manager for the Kelly Campus, ensuring readiness, safety, and hospitality across facilities.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Lead the planning, design, and evaluation of open-enrollment youth programs that foster curiosity, stewardship, and connection to place

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum & Educator Development and the Marketing & Registration teams to set strategic direction, enrollment goals, and messaging for summer and outreach programs

• Analyze participant data, trends, and feedback to guide program improvement and long-term strategy

• Develop and oversee budgets, registration systems, and participant communications to ensure smooth program operations

Outreach Coordination

• Coordinate Weekends in the Park, Mobile Classroom, and other short-format, open-enrollment outreach experiences throughout the year

• Build and maintain relationships with teachers, districts, and community partners to expand access and participation across Wyoming and the Greater Yellowstone region

• Manage logistics, and scheduling for all outreach initiatives in collaboration with other Program Managers

• Support the connection between outreach programs and residential experiences for cohesive participant engagement

Summer Operations

• Manage summer operations logistics, including registration, transportation, housing, and supply systems

• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to seasonal staff in alignment with TSS standards for inclusion, safety, and hospitality

• Supervises the Program Assistants 

Site Management – Kelly Campus

• Serve as Site Manager for the Kelly Campus, overseeing daily operations and readiness, ensuring facilities, equipment, and spaces support high-quality programming

• Collaborate with Director of Field Operations, Property Management, and Food Service teams to coordinate campus logistics and maintenance needs

• Coordinate with Field Operations and campus teams to ensure Kelly Campus readiness for concurrent program delivery

• Lead seasonal site readiness planning, including winterization, campus transitions, and group accommodations

Hosting & Collaboration 

• Serve as a primary representative of Teton Science Schools during active programs and campus visits

• Ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for participants, educators, and guests

• Occasionally host groups or events when visible leadership presence enhances participant experience, partner engagement, or community relationships.

• Support risk management, safety, and participant well-being through proactive communication and campus presence

Team Leadership & Culture

• Contribute to Field Education leadership meetings, staff trainings, and organizational planning efforts

• Foster a culture of curiosity, inclusion, professionalism, and stewardship across Field Education teams

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education and the workplace

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in outdoor, experiential, or place-based education

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in staff supervision, coordination, or program management

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and relevant education or operations software

• WFR, CPR, and AED certification (required)
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Primarily based at assigned TSS campus with regular travel to other sites as needed

• Indoors in office settings and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

• Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays required to support programs and events

• Ability to carry a backpack of 20 lbs and hike up to 8 hours per day over uneven terrain

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 15-passenger vans for extended periods

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.