Outdoor Education Program Director

Conservation Maven; Wilmington (NC); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Paid Time-off

Industry Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education in Wilmington, NC seeks a hands-on Program Director to oversee planning, staffing, implementation and evaluation of outdoor education programs. You will lead program operations, staff development, risk management and budget oversight at the Wilmington campus while maintaining high-quality educational experiences.

The role requires active field involvement, travel, and leadership in industry engagement, accreditation processes, and

Formación

• Must be detailed oriented and organized.
• Create and maintain a welcoming student environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Two years administrative experience in recreation, camp, outdoor education, or related field.
• Experience managing participant records.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including public presentation.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency learning new software applications.
• Fluency in additional languages (Spanish) is a plus.
• Experience with invoicing and office machinery.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee planning, preparation, completion, and evaluation of programs.
• Ensure programs meet educational, operational and risk management standards.
• Supervise Program Coordinator; oversee logistics, food, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and expenses.
• Support curriculum development and program improvement.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and evaluation of instructors.
• Oversee risk management, emergency response, and field operations.
• Travel to program locations and represent the campus with partners.
• Attend industry conferences and develop partnerships.

Conocimientos

Administrative experience

Customer service

Public presentation

Multitasking

Communication skills

Learning new software

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

### Outdoor Education Program DirectorSave JobThe National Center for Outdoor & Adventure EducationWilminton,North Carolina| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | $57,500 - $67,500 per year || Benefits | Health Insurance, Paid Time-off, Industry Discounts || Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, staffing, implementation, and evaluation of NCOAE's outdoor education and adventure-based programs. This position provides leadership in program operations, staff recruitment and development, risk management, AEE accreditation, budget oversight, and management of NCOAE's Wilmington campus. The Program Director ensures safe, high-quality educational experiences consistent with NCOAE's mission, policies, and educational framework. This hands-on leadership role requires administrative oversight, active field involvement, professional networking, and occasional overnight travel.**Major Job Responsibilities****Program Leadership & Operations*** Oversee planning, preparation, completion, and evaluation of* Ensure programs meet NCOAE's educational, operational and risk management* Supervise the Program Coordinator and oversee logistics, food, equipment, and* Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and operational expenses with leadership* Support curriculum development, program improvement, and new educational**Staff Recruitment, Supervision & Development*** Lead the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of instructors and* Oversee instructor scheduling, training, professional development, and* Ensure staff maintain required certifications and comply with NCOAE* Promote a positive, professional, and accountable working**Risk Management & AEE Accreditation*** Oversee risk management, emergency response, and field operations* Provide leadership during field emergencies, incident response, documentation, and follow-* Lead submission of AEE accreditation reports and documentation, ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation standards.* Coordinate accreditation reviews continuous quality improvement**Wilmington Campus & Field Operations*** Ensure appropriate management of equipment, vehicles, facilities, and program* Travel to program locations, evaluate field operations and support**Industry Engagement & Professional Development*** Attend industry conferences, professional workshops, and continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices and industry standards.* Represent NCOAE at professional events, networking opportunities, and meetings with educational partners and industry stakeholders.* Develop and maintain relationships with schools, organizations and industry* Participate in occasional overnight travel to meet with existing and prospective partners* Participate in organizational leadership meetings, strategic planning, and professional development initiatives.**Qualifications and Requirements (subject to change)*** Must be detailed oriented and organized* Is able to create and maintain a welcoming and supportive student environment* Excellent customer service skills are a strong must* Two (2) years previous administrative experience, preferably with recreation, camp, outdoor education, or related field.* Experience managing participant records, including registraton forms* Demonstrated success with multitasking and working as an integral part of a high-functioning team responsible for the care and safety of others* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentation and procedure training/demonstration skills. (Knowledge of MS Word/Excel)* Proficient in basic computer operation, including but not limited to navigating the Internet; using programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and corresponding via email and text* Fluency in additional languages—including Spanish—is a plus, but not required* Ability to learn new computer software applications are a requirement* Previous experience with invoicing and office machinery is required**Physical Requirements**Extensive use of computer and the telephone is required, as is the ability to lift and carry approximately 50lbs of equipment.***Equal Opportunity****The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicantsare considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request (The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request).*How To ApplyInterested applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.| | || --- | --- || Category | Admin & Leadership , Environmental Education , Outdoor Recreation || Tags | Nature Center |