PROGRAM MANAGER 

APPLICATION CYCLE IS CLOSED.

POSITION SUMMARY
As one of two Program Managers with DNS, this position is part-time 30 hours/week and responsible for the creation, implementation, and improvement of DNS programs. Split across seasons, each program manager is responsible for programs offered in either Spring/Fall or Winter/Summer. During alternative seasons, the manager serves as a supporting educator.

START DATE
August 12, 2008

OVERVIEW
The position of Program Manager is part-time, 30 hours/week, and responsible for delivering seasonal curricula for:
• Current school-based programs
• New school-based programs
• Non-school programs for families and youth
• Adult education

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
. Supervise staff and volunteers to ensure quality program delivery
. Support DNS in general administrative tasks serving as an off-season educator or performing other duties as required
. Manage program equipment
. Maintain program sites before, during, and after each program season
. Maintain and cultivate external partnerships
. Create, implement, and use a reporting system to track participants, teacher contacts, and evaluation results
. Create and maintain budgets for each assigned program

DESIRED SKILLS
. Program and project management with outdoor EE programs
. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration proficiency
. Exemplarily teaching skills with both adults and children
. Strong knowledge/experience with standards-based education and/or curriculum development
. Leadership, supervision, and delegation skills
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Budget creation and management skills
. Proficiency with MS Office, email, and internet required; experience with Adobe CS and/or HTML skills a plus
. Bachelor degree required; science and/or education degree preferred

COMPENSATION
• Salary $11.50-$13.50/hour and based on 30 hours/week
• Benefits include workman’s comp, taxes, $145/month health care stipend, and generous PTO plan

TO APPLY
Email the following to Jobs at DNS no later than July 7:
1. A detailed resume that includes accomplishments, responsibilities, and skills gained from your previous work experience
2. A cover letter indicating why you would like to work with DNS and what you would bring to the organization
3. Three (3) reference contacts or reference letters

PLEASE!
Include Program Manager in the SUBJECT line of the email. No Calls Please.

Durango Nature Studies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Durango Nature Studies not to discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.