Position Summary

The Nature-based Learning (NBL) Manager is responsible for the management of Rochester Ecology Partners innovative program that engages youth and educators in experiences that lead to academic growth, holistic wellness, and meaningful relationships. In this role, the NBL manager will take on the further development of WildWonder (nature-based learning with schools program), Neighborhood Nature (freetime program), and Leaf and Learn (professional learning for educators) in collaboration with staff and organizational partners. We are seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to make change happen. The NBL Program Manager will play a key role in charting the path forward for this program and our organization’s future as a whole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (40%)
• Ensure the delivery of excellent programming that is fun, engaging, and impactful
• Establish and maintain relationships with our partner schools and community organizations
• Coordinate with partners and REP staff to schedule programming and planning meetings
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of programs
• Recruit and retain participants for our Neighborhood Nature freetime programs
• Develop curriculum for use with our school-based WildWonder Programming and NeighborhoodNature freetime programs
• Play a leading role in our summer “Grow and Learn” professional learning program
• Team Leadership and Management (40%)
• Managing our team of nature-based learning educators and assistants
• Collaborating with the Rochester Ecology Partners Staff and Team
• Represent the values and guiding principles of Rochester Ecology Partners
• Nature-based learning program facilitation (15%)
• Deliver programming that is aligned with our organizational strategy plan
• Serve as a site coordinator and educator for field studies 
• Facilitate nearby nature lessons
• Lead Neighborhood Nature programming
• Facilitate professional development for educators through our “Leaf and Learn” program

• Participate in training and professional development programs (5%)

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Program Development Manager and Executive Director to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Desired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

The following qualifications are desired. The position will be filled by someone who is the best fit. 

• A passion for transforming education through connection to nature
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Classroom teaching experience
• Experience with Environmental Education
• Management and leadership experience
• A growth mindset
• Cultural competence and experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences 
• Experience developing and delivering educational and engaging curriculum and/or informal educational programs for diverse audiences
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks
• Flexibility and creativity when faced with challenges
• The ability to work collaboratively in person and digitally with members of a team
• Experience coordinating logistics and managing multiple schedules 
• CPR / First Aid certification
• Lifeguard Certification
• Comfort and experience working with different technology platforms

Work Environment / Expectations

• Full time 35-40 hours a week
• Flexible schedule with general working hours from 8-4 Monday through Friday
• Some evenings and weekends required
• Flexible work-from-home policy
• Outdoor work, in all types of weather, is an essential element of this position
• Work in the field at schools, community organizations, and natural areas

Compensation

• $48,000 – $52,000 annually 

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick leave, and vacation

• Health Insurance available

• Professional development opportunities

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.