POSITION TITLE: Outdoor Education Center Director
POSTING DATE: October 8, 2024
DATE OF FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW: November 4, 2024
LOCATION: Yellow Springs, Ohio
POSITION REPORTS TO: Glen Helen Association Deputy Director
REPORTS TO POSITION: OEC Assistant Director, Operations Manager, Lead Naturalists
FLSA STATUS: Full-time, exempt
STARTING SALARY: $58K
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Glen Helen is the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch, who, in 1929, donated a wooded valley to Antioch College in memory of his daughter, Helen, with the hope that it would be forever preserved. Throughout our history, Glen Helen has played a lead role in shaping the ecological literacy of our visitors, our community, and the region. It is home to the first residential environmental learning facility in the Midwest and Ohio’s original facility for education and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Within our borders, we shelter a National Natural Landmark, a National Environmental Education Study Area, and nearly two miles of the State and National Scenic Little Miami River. As a private nature preserve, Glen Helen depends on philanthropic support to maintain the preserve and its programs.
The Glen Helen Association acquired the preserve in 2020, and, as a start-up nonprofit, assumed all responsibilities for its ongoing operations. The Association recently concluded a $4.25M campaign to finance the purchase, restart programs shuttered during the pandemic, and conduct urgent maintenance.
The Outdoor Education Center (OEC), a key part of Glen Helen, offers transformative learning experiences that engage learners in the practice of science, promote self-discovery and growth, cultivate community, and create a connection to our natural world. The OEC has provided residential environmental science learning since 1956. The OEC provides these experiences through its Outdoor School, summer Ecocamps, and naturalist training programs.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The OEC Director is responsible for the overall operations of the Outdoor Education Center. The OEC Director must be an excellent teacher, a skilled manager and delegator, and a proven collaborator and team builder. They must have the ability to maintain focus on the long-range vision while attending to operational details. The Director must possess outstanding organization and communication skills, and have the ability to motivate and inspire others. They must be able to work well with a broad range of people, from school administrators, to students, to members of the public. Flexibility in the work schedule is essential, as evening or weekend work is periodically required. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons is necessary. The position is approx 50% leadership & administration, 30% development, and 20% other duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
TO APPLY:
sgreene@glenhelenassociation.org; or
OEC Director Search
Glen Helen Association
405 Corry St.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Apply by November 4, 2024 for first consideration. Position open until filled.
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply including persons from historically marginalized communities and/or from groups underrepresented in the nonprofit, natural resources field.
POSITION TITLE: Outdoor Education Center Director
POSTING DATE: October 8, 2024
DATE OF FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW: November 4, 2024
LOCATION: Yellow Springs, Ohio
POSITION REPORTS TO: Glen Helen Association Deputy Director
REPORTS TO POSITION: OEC Assistant Director, Operations Manager, Lead Naturalists
FLSA STATUS: Full-time, exempt
STARTING SALARY: $58K
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Glen Helen is the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch, who, in 1929, donated a wooded valley to Antioch College in memory of his daughter, Helen, with the hope that it would be forever preserved. Throughout our history, Glen Helen has played a lead role in shaping the ecological literacy of our visitors, our community, and the region. It is home to the first residential environmental learning facility in the Midwest and Ohio’s original facility for education and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Within our borders, we shelter a National Natural Landmark, a National Environmental Education Study…
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Paid Time Off
Health Reimbursement
Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Paid Time Off
Health Reimbursement
Dental, Vision Insurance
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Required: Resume, Cover Letter, 3 professional reference contacts
Required: Resume, Cover Letter, 3 professional reference contacts