Outdoor Program Manager - Field Ed & Partnerships

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement plan with 2% match

Pro deals on outdoor gear

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Job summary

Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) seeks a Twin Cities Center Program Manager in Saint Paul, MN to lead program operations for INSIGHT and Expeditions. You will collaborate with the Twin Cities Program Director to ensure safe, inclusive, and impactful learning experiences for diverse youth and adults.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in outdoor/experiential education, current safety certifications, and strong skills in curriculum design, staff training, and partner relations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of outdoor/experiential education experience.
• Current Water Safety or Swift Water Rescue certification.
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management to ensure safe, inclusive and high‑quality experiences.
• Manage INSIGHT and Expedition programming partnerships and communications.
• Lead staff training, supervision, and professional development per program needs.
• Support data collection and reporting to guide program improvements and partner communications.
• Assist in scheduling, logistics, and post‑course evaluations and wrap‑ups.

Skills

Program management

Curriculum design

Staff training

Data collection

Communication

Safety knowledge

Tools

Egnyte

Salesforce

Flickr

Google Suite

Job description

Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) seeks a Twin Cities Center Program Manager in Saint Paul, MN to lead program operations for INSIGHT and Expeditions. You will collaborate with the Twin Cities Program Director to ensure safe, inclusive, and impactful learning experiences for diverse youth and adults.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in outdoor/experiential education, current safety certifications, and strong skills in curriculum design, staff training, and partner relations.