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Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental learning center near Sandstone, MN that provides outdoor educational opportunities to diverse audiences year-round. The Program Director provides leadership, management and execution of the highest quality environmental education programming for a wide variety of audiences. Programs include overnight, day-use and offsite K-12, virtual, college, youth, family, adult, community and senior programs and retreats/conference groups. As a senior-level administrator, this position assists the Executive Director and collaborates with the Operations Director in leadership of Osprey Wilds. Reports to: Executive Director Department: Education Job location: Sandstone, Minnesota Job Type: Full-time/regular, exempt PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES/DUTIES: Program Management and Administration (30%) ? Direct all aspects of Osprey Wilds K-12, Outreach, Youth Camp, Family Camp, Community, Wildlife & Road Scholar® programs, maintaining responsibility for appropriate, safe, and effective operations ? Maintain oversight of programs including scheduling, staffing, learning spaces, equipment, etc. ? Work collaboratively with Operations Director to ensure positive customer experiences while also enabling productive staff functioning across departments ? Design, lead and support the professional development of Osprey Wilds educational program staff ? Lead and conduct the education department?s recruitment of staff, hiring, retention, and employee performance evaluations ? Administer program grants, including status updates and necessary reporting requirements Program Development, Promotion and Partnerships (20%) ? Seek, maintain & strengthen relationships with leaders of K-12 school clients ? Secure school attendance through retention of existing clients and recruitment of new schools ? Support the organization?s executive, operations, and development functions ? Assist with funding opportunities for programs, including grants and donations ? Work with Marketing & Communications Specialist for the effective execution of Osprey Wilds marketing strategies and activities ? Assist in strategic planning for all Osprey Wilds programs ? Represent Osprey Wilds with a wide variety of local, regional and national professional organizations appropriate to the Osprey Wilds mission ? Review financial assistance requests for programs ? Support communication efforts, including but not limited to writing and/or editing of center literature, marketing and related efforts ? Seek out, develop and implement new educational opportunities and programs Teaching (15%) ? Teach post-secondary courses (Hamline University, J-Term and others) ? Teach Road Scholar® programs as needed ? Periodically teach Osprey Wilds K-12 classes ? Maintain working knowledge of all Osprey Wilds programs & classes Adventure Program (10%) ? Coordinate annual ropes courses and climbing wall third party inspections ? Follow up on necessary actions based from report - including course modifications/equipment retirement/equipment ordering ? Maintain ropes logs for high ropes course and climbing wall ? Oversee archery program, maintaining equipment in working order, servicing and ordering equipment as needed ? Oversee paddling program - ensuring canoes are current with registration, canoe, paddles and life vests are in working order and replacing as needed Educational Vision and Leadership (5%) ? Lead entire Osprey Wilds educational program staff ? Lead the design process for, implement, and evaluate organization-wide educational goals, both short and long term, to position Osprey Wilds at the leading edge of environmental education ? Lead, create and implement successful tactics to achieve assigned objectives of the organizational strategic plan Financial and Business Management (5%) ? Develop and manage operating expense budgets for education programs ? Assist in development of revenue budget and fee setting for programs, including appropriate scoping of new and existing programs ? Assist in development and execution of annual budget ? Ensure cost effective, high value and efficient use of financial resources in program delivery Curriculum and Instructional Design Management (5%) ? Ensure that program design and implementation remain clearly aligned to the center?s mission, goals and strategic advancement efforts ? Review and adjust curriculum, resources and staff development in response to changing trends in the industry Risk Management (5%) ? Ensure Osprey Wilds meets all local, state, and federal regulations for safety in education programs ? Direct and oversee complete and timely safety practices for all Osprey wilds activities and facilities including policy, safety and security training for program staff ? Review programs and facilities regularly for safety and security compliance ? Document all safety inspections, incidents, etc. as needed on a timely basis Evaluation (5%) ? Manage Cognia® reaccreditation process and evaluate and improve program based on accreditation process. ? Manage design and implementation of all program-based evaluation activities ? Monitor quality of education delivery, formally and informally through varieties of methods EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: ? Minimum Level Education: Master?s Degree ? Preferred: K-12 Science Licensure and K-12 classroom teaching experience ? Preferred: Adventure programming experience ? Preferred: Experience with educational animals ? Preferred: Nonprofit experience ? Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills ? Experienced leader, supervisor and manager of teams in a professional setting ? Proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom and Microsoft Office ? Human resource management skills and experience, including commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) ? Ability to manage budgets and read financial statements ? Experience with risk management and emergency procedures ? Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR; additional certifications preferred ? Ability to work weekends and have a flexible schedule ? Driver?s license and ability to drive vehicles, including 15 passenger vans with trailers COMPENSATION: ? Work in a beautiful setting: 780 acres with coniferous and mixed hardwood forest, creek, prairie, and wetland areas, as well as a lake with a beach ? $60,000 Salary ? Health (65% premium coverage for employee, 35% for family members), Vision, and Dental Plan options (50% premium coverage for employee and family members) ? HSA with employer contribution ? Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance ? Simple IRA plan with 3% match ? Access to Employee Assistance Program ? Access to Safe and Sick Leave ? Access to Paid Medical Leave ? $300/year for professional development activities ? 15 Days PTO annually ? 11 Floating Holidays annually To Apply: Send your cover letter, resume, and three references to Bryan Wood: wood@ospreywilds.org . Priority will be given to applications received by October 5, 2026. Bryan Wood ( he/him ) Executive Director Office: 320-245-2648 ext. 102 Cell: 320-290-8246 OspreyWilds.org 54165 Audubon Drive, PO Box 530 Sandstone, MN 55072 Check our upcoming events here!