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Description
Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
Position Overview:
The Youth and Family Program Manager (YFPM) is responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of a portfolio of field-based research projects. The YFPM is responsible for a portfolio of research projects serving families and high-school students and is the primary liaison between Earthwatch Institute and the Scientists who lead Earthwatch research projects. The YFPM will ensure the delivery of a high-quality field research experience for team members and EW Scientists in accordance with Earthwatch policies, procedures, and best practices.
- This is a full-time position.
- Reports to: Director of Program Management
- Department: Field Management
Responsibilities:
The YFPM is responsible for overseeing the following aspects of project management for the segment of the EW program serving youth and families:
- risk management
- health, safety, and logistics
- emergency response planning
- annual contract and budget negotiation
- project evaluation
- processing and tracking grant disbursement
- assisting with student application and selection process
- collaborating with other EW departments to ensure key grant deliverables are met
- completing funder reports and liaising with funders about EW projects
- contract renewal
- editing EW Project Briefing documents
- participating as a member of the EW Incident Management Team, including the Duty Officer Roster
- hiring, management, and training of EW Teen and Family Team Facilitators
- managing relationships with EW Scientists and partner organizations
- training PIs and Field Staff
- conduct field assessments to EW projects on an as-needed basis
The YFPM is a member of the Field Management team. This person will collaborate with the EW Engagement Department on the educational content of teams, and with the EW Research and Volunteer Outreach Departments to develop new projects for the Youth and Family program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in science, conservation, science education, or related field
- Background of field leadership experience with youth and/or families in outdoor/experiential education settings
- 5+ years work experience supervising youth programs
- International travel leadership experience and remote field experience preferred
- Proven experience managing risk, field incidents, and group dynamics
- Ability to work well under pressure, independently and with initiative
- Strong budgetary skills and proficient in using MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Experience managing grants and funder relationships
- Previous experience developing training sessions for experiential educators/trip leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collegial setting
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Highly organized, with exceptional project and time management skills
- Cross-cultural competency
- Ability to understand and convey critical scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity
- Ability to think strategically, and solve problems creatively
- Willingness to travel 2-4 weeks per year
- Wilderness first aid certification preferred, advanced wilderness medical certification a plus
- Knowledge of language/languages other than English is a plus
Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Good benefits package.
To Apply:
Earthwatch will only accept applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States and does not pay for relocation costs.
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HR Earthwatch Institute
P.O. Box 75
Maynard, MA 01754-0075