Acorn Soupe

Program Manager

Job Description: Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees to develop and provide program services to local youth. The Program Manager is responsible for overall program creation, implementation, and management.

The PM reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for creating and implementing a full range of youth and environmental program services for Acorn Soupe (AS). Responsibilities include managing AS’s outdoor education, restoration projects, and community outreach events that are alignment with AS’s mission.

Responsibilities include professionally managing internal and external communications, field staff management, program development, restoration management, grant implementation, and general field administration. In addition, the Program Manager meets with the Executive Director twice a month to discuss existing and upcoming programs and potential opportunities.

• Staff Management: Advertise, screen, interview, evaluate, goal setting, hire, train, and terminate employees. Meet regularly with field staff. Submit all time records, expenses reports, and oversee restoration and education inventory. Seek professional development opportunities for staff.
• Program Development: Lead efforts to strengthen all programs, material development, manage field paperwork including medical liability release forms, student assessments, and teacher evaluations. Hold teacher orientations and manage restoration projects.
• Safety: Implement and maintain current Emergency Protocol and Risk Management manual and staff training. Ensure safety training is followed and policies and procedures are always current.
• Community Outreach: Liaison with teachers, schools, public and private landowners, and local partners and restoration experts. Manage community outreach events as they pertain to education.
• Program Committee: Recruit and maintain new members, prepare agendas and minutes, and implement initiatives.
  

All interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume electronically to
Alison Hicks

No telephone calls please.

Job Type: YearRound
Hours: Full time
Status: Permanent
Program Type: Non-Residential

Qualificications: Master's Degree preferred