Director of Field Education Operations

Teton Science Schools; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teton Science Schools is seeking a Director of Operations to lead Field Education’s operational systems, people, and resources for residential and place-based programs. The role oversees logistics, scheduling, budgets, risk management, and partnerships across Field Education.

As a Field Education leader, you will drive strategy, staff development, program quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring safe and effective educational experiences for visiting schools and groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and AED certification, or ability to obtain required certifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading operations, programs, or teams in outdoor education, experiential education, environmental education, nonprofit education, recreation, hospitality, or a related field.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong program management and organizational skills, with experience coordinating complex logistics, schedules, and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Field Education team and contribute to strategic planning and innovation.
• Supervise, coach, and develop members of the Field Education operations team.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development across Field Education.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-oriented team culture.
• Lead the systems and logistics that support Field Education programs, including scheduling, registration, calendars, transportation, gear, food service coordination, reservations, and pre-arrival communication.
• Oversee program administration and ensure consistent, high-quality service for visiting schools and groups.
• Develop and improve operational systems that support efficient, safe, and scalable program delivery.
• Coordinate closely with internal departments, vendors, and service providers to meet program needs.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Staff development

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Wilderness First Responder

CPR

AED

Job description

Teton Science Schools is seeking a Director of Operations to lead Field Education’s operational systems, people, and resources for residential and place-based programs. The role oversees logistics, scheduling, budgets, risk management, and partnerships across Field Education.

As a Field Education leader, you will drive strategy, staff development, program quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring safe and effective educational experiences for visiting schools and groups.