Program Director - Outdoor

Nccoastalpines; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines is seeking a Program Director - Outdoor to lead outdoor learning experiences across 41 counties in NC.

You will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partners to design, implement, and evaluate innovative outdoor programs aligned with GSLE and council goals, ensuring safe, inclusive, and impactful experiences that deepen girls' courage, confidence, and character.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, Education, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, experiential education, or program management.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that serve youth and volunteers.
• Experience leading teams, volunteers, projects, or cross-functional initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation, risk management, and youth development best practices.
• Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the council service area.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of outdoor programs, camps, and experiences.
• Serve as SME in outdoor programming, experiential learning, and leadership development.
• Support staff and volunteers in delivering outdoor programs and camps.
• Develop and oversee program resources, including curriculum, patch programs, and learning tools.
• Ensure quality, accessibility, and consistency of outdoor programming across communities.
• Develop leadership pathways for older girls through programs and volunteers-in-training.
• Build partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions.
• Collaborate across departments to support membership growth and fundraising.
• Oversee program safety, risk management, and compliance with GSUSA standards.
• Manage program budgets and resources for fiscal responsibility.
• Measure outcomes and adapt programs based on data.
• Promote customer service and positive relationships with members and partners.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in all programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program leadership

Outdoor education

Youth development

Partnership development

Project management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation

Outdoor Education

Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, Education

Job description

Description

Want to join an AMAZING organization with a mission of building girls of COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, and CHARACTER who make the world a better place?

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines is seeking a Program Director - Outdoor to join its local council! Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines represents 41 counties within North Carolina. Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines, in partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA, has a mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

The Program Director - Outdoor collaborates with staff, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders to create and deliver impactful outdoor learning experiences aligned with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), council strategic priorities, and organizational growth goals. As a key member of the Program Team, this position supports the council's outdoor programming that inspires girls to build courage, confidence, and character, ensuring innovative, safe, inclusive, and mission-driven experiences that strengthen member engagement, retention, camp utilization, and leadership development across the council's 41-county service area.

The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 -$50,000 commensurate with experience.

The selected candidate must reside in North Carolina, specifically within our council’s 41-county service footprint.

Major Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative outdoor programs, camps, and experiences that support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), advance strategic goals, and increase participation, retention, outdoor engagement, and camp utilization.
• Serve as the council’s subject matter expert in outdoor programming, experiential learning, leadership development, and outdoor recreation trends, identifying emerging practices to enhance program quality and impact.
• Support staff and volunteers in delivering outdoor programs, events, and summer camp experiences while expanding awareness, access, and participation among girls, families, and volunteers.
• Develop and oversee program resources, including curriculum, boxed programs, online learning tools, patch programs, and volunteer-led educational materials.
• Ensure quality, accessibility, and consistency of outdoor and mobile programming across all communities served.
• Develop leadership pathways for older girls through Program Aides, Counselors-in-Training, Volunteers-in-Training, girl-led committees, and leadership initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, parks, recreation agencies, and outdoor providers to expand opportunities and community impact while serving as an ambassador for Girl Scouts.
• Collaborate across departments to support membership growth, community engagement, fundraising initiatives, and organizational goals.
• Oversee program safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and compliance with GSUSA standards, ACA standards, council policies, and applicable regulations.
• Manage program budgets and resources to ensure fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Measure and evaluate program outcomes, participant experiences, and organizational impact through data-driven assessment practices.
• Promote exceptional customer service and foster positive relationships with members, volunteers, families, community partners, and stakeholders through responsive communication and problem-solving.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging by ensuring all programs reflect best practices in inclusion, safety, quality, and participant experience.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, Education, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, experiential education, camp administration, or program management.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that serve youth and volunteers.
• Experience leading teams, volunteers, projects, or cross-functional initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation, outdoor leadership development, risk management, and youth development best practices.
• Strong project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience managing budgets, financial forecasting, and program resources.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes, and make data-informed decisions.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with volunteers, community partners, staff, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and seasonal camp operations as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the council service area.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all through a shared responsibility of each and every member. We are dedicated to increasing our cultural competence and creating opportunities for authentic human-to-human connection by respecting, embracing, and celebrating what makes us all different.

GS-NCCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the position's essential function. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].