School and Offsite Programs Coordinator

Bird Alliance of Oregon•Portland, OR

5d•$51,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s School & Offsite Programs Coordinator will work to coordinate all of our School and Offsite camp programs. They are a creative and visionary nature educator with a strong background working in Outdoor/ Nature Education, culturally responsive teaching methods and relationship building. They will be in charge of creating and modifying curriculum to deliver high quality educational programming that reflects Bird Alliance’s strong commitment to racial equity and inclusivity. The School & Offsite Programs Coordinator is a relationship-builder who values the deep connection between nature, schools, and communities. They celebrate the vital insights that teachers, students and families bring to their learning and are excited to work with whole communities as collaborators developing nature science education. They have a passion for Pacific Northwest ecology and connecting kids to nature, and see environmental justice as inseparable from outdoor education. It’s essential that the School & Offsite Programs Coordinator views advancing equity, inclusion, and racial justice as central to their practice. The School & Offsite Programs Coordinator will also work as a vital member of the education team, providing critical administrative leadership and excellent customer service for school programs. They will work closely with school administrators and teachers to help them register and schedule their classes for our school programs. They will manage all communication, invoicing, cancellations and phone inquiries as it relates to school programs.

Requirements

2-3 years experience teaching children in nature, ideally some experience leading expedition style trips (backpacking, camping ect..) as well as leading/ coordinating programs and educators.
Available to work a dynamic 40/week schedule with the majority of those working hours between 8:00am-5:00pm with at least 2 full days/week at the Cornell site. Some Saturday and overnight availability is required
Strong ability to take initiative and anticipate the logistical and administrative needs of a program to ensure its success from start to finish
Knowledge of environmental education curriculum development, with a focus on racial justice, culturally-responsive teaching
Competency and drive to collaborate and build authentic, responsive relationships with diverse schools, families and community partners
Experience working with partners to co-create education programs from scratch, including design, logistics, implementation, and evaluation
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage flexible and dynamic programs
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology and/or natural history and how to teach that in an inquiry driven, student centered approach.
Must possess a current driver’s license
Willingness to lead multi-day, overnight programs
Ability to be certified as a Wilderness First Responder
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds to waist level
Ability to hike up to three miles on uneven trails.
Ability to be certified for Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills desirable

Responsibilities

School Program Coordination & Instruction:
Own the coordination, scheduling and registering of all school programs including field trips, in-school programs, and some day long and/or overnight school partnerships
Strategize with the Assistant Director of Youth Engagement to plan our school and outdoor school offerings to ensure budgetary and programmatic goals are met
Support the Assistant Director in maintaining high standards of excellence for all off-site school programs and redesigning or reimagining curriculum.
Support recruitment, onboarding and training of seasonal educators for all programs (including outdoor school, tours, field trips, camps, etc.) Help oversee and support educators in their work delivering off site programs
With the Youth Education team, help deliver youth education programs including in-school programs, programs at our Sanctuary, partnership programs both on and off site, overnight programs at Marmot Cabin, and camp programs
Responsible for all Marmot logistics including but not limited to: food, materials, updating the Sanctuaries team on any updates/repairs that are needed
Collaborate with the Youth & Family Partnerships Manager to support Green Leader Programming.
Collaborate with the School Partnerships Coordinator to create and revamp current and future partnerships
Camp Programming:
Work with the team to create and lead culturally responsive camps that build an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children. Camp includes: Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp and School Break Camp
Plan and lead 1-2 big expedition camp programs during the summer season. These could include backpackers, trips to the Redwoods or new trips that give 6-12th graders a unique outdoor experience
Work as the Camp Director for East Side camp: oversee staff, all camp logistics and materials, support campers and families and communicates with staff to ensure a successful program
Be responsive to various emotional and physical needs of the campers with age-appropriate behavior management interventions
Celebrate the work of communities of color, LGBTQIA practitioners, and other historically marginalized voices in science and conservation throughout our programs
Participate in a culture of mentorship and collaboration that supports the growth of Green Leaders and seasonal educators
Youth Programs Administration
Works with teachers and school administrators to provide exceptional and timely customer service to schedule programs, answer registration questions, troubleshoot booking challenges, and invoice schools
Works with the Assistant Director of Youth Engagement to add programs to the education calendar and ensure full time and seasonal educators have balanced schedules and are prepared with the information needed to lead programs
Assist the Assistant Director of Youth Engagement to build out and track revenue goals for School programs and ensure budgetary goals are being met
Support the team in the organization, upkeep and maintenance of all materials