Program Coordinator

Sierra Nevada Journeys•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Nevada Journeys is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator in Reno, Nevada, with a start date in Fall 2026. The coordinator manages and facilitates educational programs for K–8 students in classrooms, at local nature sites, and at family and community engagement events. The role combines direct teaching and field-based program facilitation with program coordination, staff mentorship, curriculum support, evaluation, and administrative work for school- and field-based education programs. The Program Coordinator works in tandem with and reports directly to the Senior Program Director, sharing responsibility for staff training and professional development. The position calls for a commitment to equity and inclusion, continuous learning, scientific literacy, critical thinking, environmental stewardship, teamwork, and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Passion for outdoor education, working with children, and fostering STEM literacy.
Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills.
Excellent written, phone, and in-person communication skills.
Proven track record of successful project management.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain accountable for deliverables.
Experience working with elementary-age children.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain a positive attitude.
Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to fulfill this requirement before starting.
Ability to commute daily to schools and field trip sites within a 45-minute drive of the Sierra Nevada Journeys office, with occasional longer commutes.
Ability to pass a background check.
Experience with and understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards.
Passionate commitment to educational equity and understanding of systemic oppression.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry program supplies up to 20 pounds, and work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
Written attestation of up-to-date immunizations against diseases required for public school attendance in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

Teach Classrooms Unleashed multi-part STEM programs, including classroom lessons and outdoor science field studies covering Earth, Life, Environmental, and Physical Science.
Lead groups of 12–20 K–6 students in field-based science activities at local nature sites during field studies of up to three hours.
Lead Family STEM Night events at elementary schools and community-based organizations, serving as site contact, organizing volunteers and supplies, and emceeing events.
Facilitate 60–90-minute hands-on STEM and team-building activities for up to 30 students in afterschool programs.
Lead summer day camp programs by supporting counselors, communicating with parents, serving as site contact, and helping plan and prepare curriculum.
Support the Senior Program Director with pre-summer camp planning, training, and coordination; as needed, facilitate camp activities for groups of 15 elementary-aged children.
Coordinate Classrooms Unleashed, Family STEM Night, afterschool, and summer programs, including scheduling, staff logistics, materials preparation, and partner communications.
Independently take on large educational and curriculum-based projects.
Collaborate with and support the education team in designing curriculum and materials for programs and special projects.
Manage and organize program and office supply inventory, purchase supplies, and code transactions in the expense management platform.
Lead internal staff trainings with the Senior Program Director and conduct formal and informal staff observations, providing feedback.
Lead regular team planning, check-in, and debriefing meetings.
Serve as onsite lead during programs and make real-time decisions about program needs.
Create, implement, and maintain physical and digital organizational systems, including student waivers, assessments, and supply inventory.
Foster a positive team culture reflecting Sierra Nevada Journeys' Core Values and Mission.
Represent Sierra Nevada Journeys at outreach and educational tabling events.
Work cross-functionally with department leads to support the organization's mission and Classrooms Unleashed programming.
Participate in the Expanded Leadership Team, attend its meetings, and help carry out its initiatives.
Work with the Senior Program Director to manage revenue and expenses in the annual budget.
Teach in other areas of the organization as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage is 90% for employees and 30% for dependents.
Phone-use reimbursement of $5 per paycheck.
Optional 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
Accrued paid time off at a rate of 12 days per year, starting from the first day of employment.
Potential additional 3% pay for Spanish fluency or other languages relevant to program support, at the employer's discretion.
Two weeks of reduced hours coinciding with the December/January holiday break, with schedule and time off coordinated in advance; partially paid time off during this period does not count against PTO accrual.
12 paid holidays.
50% discount on Sierra Nevada Journeys youth camps for immediate family.
Mileage reimbursement.
Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.