Field Education Program Coordinator - Adult Programs

Qualifications/Skills:                        

•    Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in education and in the workplace                        

•    Experience teaching and/or managing adult using best practices in adult education preferred                        

•    Minimum of three years of experience teaching in a combination of formal (K-12) and/or informal (outdoor/environmental education) settings                        

•    Ability to manage risk and make leadership decisions in front and backcountry settings                        

•    Excellent organizational and prioritization skills                         

•    Familiarity with Google Apps preferred                        

    Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:                        

•    Primarily based at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools with potential meetings/interactions/work on all campuses                         

•    Primarily indoors in an office setting: sitting and standing for long stretches while using a computer                        

•    Stretches of time outdoors in all weather, including extreme temperatures and arid conditions                        

•    May be expected to work evenings, holidays or weekends to support programs and events                        

•    Carry a backpack of 20+ lbs for 8 hours a day over uneven terrain                        

•    Time spent hiking/camping in front- and back-country settings                        

•    Able to drive 15 passenger vans for extended periods (up to 10 hours per day)                        

    Responsibilities:                        

    Hosting Programs                        

    •    Work with visiting groups to develop customized, high-quality, place-based education programs, with a hosting focus on adult programs.                    

    •    Facilitate the growth of educators through all aspects of programming including meetings and debriefs.                      

    •    Complete administrative duties necessary for high quality programs and efficient customer service including resource management, scheduling and program logistics.                     

    Focus Area                        

    •    Manage program systems, curriculum, implementation, and scheduling for adult programs in Wildlife Expeditions and Field Education.                     

    •    Coach Program Coordinators in hosting and mentoring educators for  adult and family programs in Field Education and Wildlife Expeditions.                     

    •    Support the Wildlife Expeditions team in the coordination of adult Wildlife Expeditions programs and other administrative tasks.                    

    Educator Development                        

    •    Coach field educators to develop and refine pedagogical, instructional, and leadership skills.                    

    •    Plan and implement onboarding, training and professional development for field educators to provide place-based programming in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks that increases scientific literacy, understanding of place and leadership skills.                     

    Field Education Support                        

    •    Serve as a member of a Field Education program cooordinator team focused on curriculum and instruction, operations, or staffing systems.                    

    •    Serve in the on-call rotation for Field Education.                    

    •    Support and assist in the management of Field Education systems including food service, gear, budgets, hands to work, registration, operations, campus systems and marketing.                    

    One TSS Responsibilities                        

    •    Actively cross market TSS to all program participants and support offsite marketing efforts.                    

    •    Actively seek opportunities for internal and external collaboration through programs, resources, curriculum and staff to efficiently and effectively support the mission of TSS.                     

    •    Contribute to inclusive work and learning environments through continually developing cultural competency. Cultural Competence is one’s ability to interact effectively across various dimensions of diversity. It lies at the intersection of awareness of others, self-awareness, and applying skills & knowledge to promote inclusion and equity