Greenacres Foundation (GAF):
Greenacres Foundation offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Our campuses are living classrooms, where programming can explore the natural environment, horsemanship, the arts, and generative agriculture. Whether it's an educational field trip, fun summer camps, farm-fresh products or events which blend learning and celebration, a quality experience awaits every guest. Our team at Greenacres is passionate and dedicated to our Mission and brings inspiration to all our endeavors.
Our unwavering commitment shines through in how we embrace our values - Grace, Generative, Giving, Good Neighbor Policy, and Green. Our team always aims for excellence, prioritizing Quality, Quality, Quality (QQQ) in every endeavor. We thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork leads to achievements. More than a workplace, Greenacres is a career, a lifestyle and a place to wholeheartedly embrace the Mission and Values set forth by our visionary Founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Here, dedication isn't just a requirement; it's a way of life.
Summary:
Greenacres is seeking a motivated leader to manage a team of experienced educators in Environmental Education (EE). Our programs serve children and lifelong learners through school groups, after-school initiatives, community organizations, summer camps, and public outreach.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about conservation and eager to develop staff and expand programs across our five education sites. The EE Manager will oversee the delivery of programs reaching over 15,000 community learners, accounting for nearly 50% of our education department's annual impact.
As a senior member of the Education Leadership Team (ELT), the EE Manager will ensure team expertise and foster a culture of transparency and integrity at Greenacres. Key responsibilities include growing new programs, enhancing community impact, and supporting site supervisors while achieving QQQ.
Responsibilities:
Education Programs
- Develop and implement annual operating plans for current and future program sites while maintaining QQQ
- Gain understanding of Environment Education (EE) curriculum and have the enthusiasm, willingness and knowledge to teach EE programming across sites
- Direct development of environment educational programs aligned with standards and other initiatives
- Work with researchers to develop methodologies to quantify our programmatic impact
- Continue ongoing program evaluations and implement changes when necessary
- Monitor and promote collaboration and scheduling of programs across environment sites, optimizing each based-on plans and site assets
- Develop innovative ideas in the environmental education space
- Collaborate with education managers across divisions (operations, arts, equine and agriculture) to coordinate, develop, plan and implement new programs and optimize operations
Staff Management
- Conduct regular individual and team meetings
- Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, develop, and lead our seasoned Environment team
- May be required to teach in times of need
- Complete administration duties as needed
- Assist with scheduling across environment sites
Budget
- Set mission-based budgetary and operational goals and ensure each site reaches or exceeds goals
- Prepare annual budget for each program site for approval and incorporate in the total budget
- Review actual vs. budget on a monthly basis and report variances
- Oversee and approve equipment purchases and review the budget with each program site
- Additional Professional Activities
- Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate regional and national organizations to provide volunteer and staff development opportunities
- Attend and present at appropriate local, regional and national association meetings
- Publish in the appropriate journals as the opportunity arises
- Expand, train and mentor staff to achieve all the above
- Create presentations internally and externally
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant academic discipline
- Minimum of 5 years managerial experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in education or a similar field is preferred
- A passion for natural history and nature
- Strong management/supervisory skills are required to guide team and meet departmental and organizational goals
- Proven ability to initiate, organize and implement plans
- Demonstrate a history of proven, positive customer service experience
- High attention to detail, able to think systematically and demonstrate excellent judgment
- Ability to meet required deadlines, work calmly and professionally under pressure
- Ability to provide balance, logic and reason when working through difficult situations/challenges
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to working within a functional team and collaborative culture
- Ability to travel across all Greenacres locations (currently Indian Hill, OH, Miami Township Clermont County, OH, Lewis Township, OH and Oldenburg, IN)
- Ability to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test and fingerprint FBI background screen
- Ability to work with both internal and external partners with the same or very different backgrounds to ensure that all who visit Greenacres get the highest quality experience that addresses their needs.
- Ability to internalize, reflect and manifest our values in your daily interactions and behaviors: QQQ, Grace, Green, Generative, Giving and Good Neighbor Policy.
Why Choose Us?
As a company, we invest in our employees in all aspects of their life. We believe that the health and welfare of yourself and your family are very important. Listed below, you will find some of our top benefits and perks.
- Market Competitive Salary
- Generous PTO Package
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
- Employer funded Simplified Employee Pension Plan
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Fun & Engaging Culture
- Have an opportunity to make meaningful impact in the lives of children and our community
- Ongoing training, education, and industry partnerships that allow you to be up to speed on the latest innovations, technologies and processes.
Greenacres Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
