Nature Center & Camp Programs Manager

Genesee Country Village & Museum; Mumford (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

NYS Disability

Supplemental Disability

Vacation

Personal time

Floating Holidays

NYS Sick Leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Genesee Country Village & Museum seeks a Manager of the Nature Center to lead day-to-day programming, oversee Scout and camp activities, and manage maple sugaring operations. This full-time role requires strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to work with diverse audiences.

The position includes developing curricula, coordinating registrations, and serving as an educator during summer camps, with responsibilities across nature programs, events, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years combined education or work experience in outdoor & environmental education, applied sciences, and/or camp management.
• Working knowledge of natural history, ecology, conservation, and maple sugaring strongly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills, plus the ability to work well under pressure and maintain a constant problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and individuals of varying cultural backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities, in an enthusiastic, friendly, and open manner.
• Strong communications skills, written and oral, including teaching and presentations skills and supervision; ability to work independently, be highly motivated, and manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data management, and registration software.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and deliver a variety of Nature Center programs.
• Support Scout programs (day, overnight, and Merit Badge classes).
• Seasonal nature-based events.
• Nature Center education programs.
• Bluebird nest box program.
• Develop and evaluate camp, family, and youth programs; provide curricula and lesson plans.

Skills

Outdoor education

Camp management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Data management

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Natural history

Ecology

Maple sugaring

Experience in outdoor education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Registration software

Job description

Genesee Country Village & Museum seeks a Manager of the Nature Center to lead day-to-day programming, oversee Scout and camp activities, and manage maple sugaring operations. This full-time role requires strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to work with diverse audiences.

The position includes developing curricula, coordinating registrations, and serving as an educator during summer camps, with responsibilities across nature programs, events, and community partnerships.