Education Programs Manager

Environmental Education of New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness stipend

4 weeks PTO

Sick leave

In-person work environment

Job summary

The Santa Fe Watershed Association seeks an Education Programs Manager to lead the My Water, My Watershed program, coordinating classroom instruction, field trips, and volunteer engagement with partners across Santa Fe. This role reports to the Director of Education and focuses on program quality, evaluation, and community impact.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, support teacher development, and ensure safe, engaging outdoor learning experiences in all weather, helping SFWA advance

Qualifications

• Experience managing educational, environmental, youth development, or community outreach programs.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, volunteers, and/or educators.
• Ability to teach in outdoor learning environments and hike in the Santa Fe area.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and related tech.
• Flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MWMW program.
• Deliver classroom presentations and watershed activities.
• Coordinate field trips, logistics, volunteers, and stakeholder communication.
• Recruit, train, supervise staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Support teacher training and professional development.
• Collect and report program evaluation data.
• Support curriculum updates and annual reporting.
• Manage educational supplies and program resources.
• Assist with outreach events and community engagement.
• Perform administrative tasks to support SFWA goals.

Skills

Program management

Outdoor education

Staff supervision

Classroom engagement

Communication

Calendar management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

$30/hour | 25-30 hours/week | Based in Santa Fe, NM

Position Overview

The Education Programs Manager works closely with SFWA’s Director of Education to coordinate, deliver, and continuously improve SFWA’s youth and adult education initiatives, with primary responsibility for managing the My Water, My Watershed (MWMW) program. This role oversees all aspects of program implementation, including classroom instruction, field-based learning experiences, volunteer and intern recruitment and training, staff supervision, curriculum updates, program evaluation, and reporting. The Education Programs Manager collaborates with teachers, students, volunteers, community partners, City of Santa Fe staff, and SFWA team members to provide engaging watershed education experiences that inspire environmental stewardship. The position also supports teacher professional development, the New Mexico Climate Masters course, community outreach events, and other educational programs that advance SFWA’s mission.

About SFWA

The Santa Fe Watershed Association is a non-profit organization that works to build a thriving, resilient Santa Fe River Watershed through collaboration, stewardship, and education that inspires us all to care for our land, water, and each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the My Water, My Watershed (MWMW) program.
• Facilitate classroom presentations and watershed education activities for participating students.
• Coordinate and lead watershed field trips, including logistics, volunteer support, and stakeholder communication.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Assist with teacher training and professional development programs, including Project WET.
• Support the New Mexico Climate Masters program and other adult education initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report program evaluation data and student assessment results.
• Collaborate on curriculum updates, program improvements, and annual reporting.
• Maintain educational supplies, equipment, and program resources.
• Support community outreach, stewardship programs, workshops, school events, and public engagement activities.
• Perform administrative and organizational tasks that support SFWA’s educational mission and strategic goals.

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements

• Experience managing educational, environmental, youth development, or community outreach programs
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Experience supervising staff, interns, volunteers, and/or educators
• Ability to effectively teach and lead student groups in outdoor learning environments, including hiking in the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed and working in a variety of weather conditions and terrain
• Strong organizational, communication, and calendar management skills
• Enthusiasm for learning, sharing knowledge, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and other standard workplace technologies
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport educational supplies and equipment
• Ability to travel locally for school visits, field trips, workshops, and community outreach events
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Commitment to SFWA’s mission of watershed protection, environmental stewardship, and community education

Work Environment & Benefits

This position is primarily in-person in an office and outdoor education settings. After 90 days, benefits include a $50 wellness stipend per pay period, four weeks of flexible PTO (based on average hours worked), and up to 64 hours accrued sick leave annually. Collaborative, supportive, and equity-minded work culture.