Facilitation and Site Specialist; Outdoor Education Specialist), Bradford Woods

Department BRADFORD WOODS (BA-BRAD-IUBLA)

Bradford Woods is Indiana University's (IUs) Outdoor Center and proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. Bradford Woods seeks to promote and further the mission of "Outdoor for All". For over 50 years Bradford Woods has been providing recreational, educational, and leadership development opportunities to youth and adults locally, nationally, and globally.

Located just 30 minutes north of the IU Bloomington campus, Bradford Woods is a private property that consists of 2,500-acres of wooded land with a 110-acre lake. Our property sits just outside of Martinsville off State Road 67. The property is used by over 400 unique programs from retreats and events to environmental education school programs. Offering free parking and a beautiful space to work, there is no better place to be than at Bradford Woods.

• Collaborates with program Assistant Directors to advance program options and opportunities at Bradford Woods in areas including but not limited to Environmental Education, Adventure Education, Retreats and Team Building and Recreation Therapy.
• Responsible for leading and facilitating programs in the field.
• Hosts for retreat groups as needed, assists in the development and implementation of special events, participates in area budget management and may coordinate, inspects and maintain challenge course facilities according to Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) standards.
• Supervises Program Specialists and Professional Outdoor Instructors.
• Serves as a site safety resource by supporting emergency preparedness efforts, assisting with implementation of the Bradford Woods Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and helping coordinate emergency response procedures during severe weather or other incidents.
• Provides on-call operational support to assist with emergency situations, facility issues, and other time-sensitive incidents requiring program or site response.
• Coordinates the inspection, inventory, and restocking of first aid kits, emergency supplies, and other safety equipment to ensure compliance with organizational standards and operational readiness.
• Supports organizational compliance with applicable health, safety, and risk management policies, accreditation standards, and best practices.

• Responsible for design and implementation of recreational, educational, professional development, and team-building retreats, camps, and other outdoor education programming.
• Manages day-to-day operations, logistics, and issues related to programming, providing technical or informational support to participants.
• Identifies and develops contracts, partners, and coalitions.
• Researches, identifies, and negotiates facilitators, speakers, and presenters.
• Develops educational materials, curriculum, equipment, elements, and other resources necessary to conduct programmatic offerings and services.
• Develops activities appropriate for the participants in a given outdoor program, camp, or retreat and works with leaders and constituents to develop itinerary.
• Designs and implements evaluation tools for program effectiveness, makes recommendations, and implements changes based on results.
• Assists in budget development and revenue projections and ensures programs, camps, and retreats align with budgetary needs.
• May assist with seasonal or temporary staffing needs including selection, hiring, training, and supervision.

• Required Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.
• Work experience beyond…