Update: The Woods Project is no longer accepting applications for this position.
The Woods Project is looking for a Program Manager! The Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of club programs at school/partner organizations as well as various duties related to weekend camping trips, summer programs and gear management. Responsibilities include:
Club Program Responsibilities:
- Hire, train and supervise instructors
- Curriculum development
- Instructor management, including periodic reviews and performance counseling
- Facilitate/instruct one or more clubs, depending on availability
- Maintain club records
- Budget oversight pertaining to clubs
Supervision of two 9-month Fellows:
- Hire, train and supervise fellows (One fellow focuses on Alumni & Volunteers. Second fellow focuses on Marketing & Communications.)
Program Related Responsibilities (in conjunction with TWP staff):
- Work collaboratively to achieve TWP Mission
- Maintain and deepen relationships with Partner Schools
- Manage student and leader paperwork
- Maintain data base and document/file storage systems
- Facilitate student involvement in programs and events
- Organize and lead weekend camping trips and summer program
- Manage gear inventory, storage, packing and assess condition
- Volunteer engagement
- Work with TWP and School Partner teams
- Maintain relationships with partner organizations, including: NOLS, WMI, POSSE as well as others
- Other duties as assigned
Qualified applicants should:
- Be a self-starter, independent and extremely reliable
- Work effectively with others
- Have 1-2 years of experience working with high school youth in some capacity such as with summer camps, nature centers, parks, other outdoor/nature-oriented programs, or schools
- Love the outdoors/nature
- Have experience camping/backpacking
- Be ready and willing to earn the trust of a diverse group of underserved youth
- Enjoy being in a mentor/leadership role
- Be able to use technology effectively to achieve program goals
- Be adaptable and have a good sense of humor for when things don’t go as planned.
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Compensation: $33,000 – $37,000
To apply please send cover letter and resume to Brittany@thewoodsproject.org with “Program Manager” as the subject line.