Yellowstone Program Supervisor

About Ecology Project International

EPI is an international non‑profit organization dedicated to addressing critical conservation issues through field‑based partnerships between local experts and high school students. We engage adolescent youth from local communities and youth and teachers from around the world in applied hands‑on science and conservation as they learn about and help protect threatened species and habitats. Through EPI’s programs in five countries throughout the U.S. and Latin America, participants are inspired and empowered to engage in conservation efforts at home and worldwide to become the next generation of conservation leaders.

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The Yellowstone Program Supervisor leads all Yellowstone programs, operations, and field teams. They oversee program execution, goals and program delivery, and help align program capacity and operational readiness with enrollment and financial goals. The Program Supervisor will lead the full‑time and seasonal staff recruitment, training, and supervision processes while improving existing systems used to deliver field courses. They are responsible for ensuring course quality and strong risk management through professional mentorship and by working with staff from other EPI program sites to share best practices.

To support the diversity of Yellowstone participants and EPI staff, it is critical that the program supervisor has the skills to constructively address implicit bias and be culturally responsive in interpersonal communication, program planning, and program implementation. This position is also empowered to identify new and creative ways to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment for full‑time and seasonal staff that encourages self‑reflection, feedback, and commitment to professional growth.

Categories of key responsibilities include overall operational programs supervision, direct supervision of seasonal instructors and YEL staff members. The supervisor is expected to collaborate with the program manager to refine program systems, logistics, educational curriculum and contribute to program development.

• Lead the continuous development, evaluation, and improvement of Yellowstone curriculum, educational resources, and instructional materials to ensure alignment with EPI's educational framework, participant outcomes, and organizational priorities.
• Lead annual reviews of instructional resources (e.g. student journals, instructor handbook, etc.) and implement improvements based on participant feedback, instructor evaluations, and program assessment data.
• Coordinate and supervise YEL program courses. This includes:
  • Pre‑course communications with teachers/chaperones in conjunction with the Recruitment team.
  • Plan and execute briefing and debriefing meetings with the instructor team.
  • Support Operations Coordinator with creating briefing notes and itineraries.
  • Ensure that all pre and post‑course information and paperwork is uploaded into the appropriate systems on time (i.e. Incident reports, photos, course logs, social media posts, Pre‑Post assessment, Course Quality, etc.).
  • Evaluate, recommend, and approve operational improvements, vendor utilization, and field practices that enhance participant experience, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee course accounting for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in regular meetings with the admissions team to find alignment on logistics for upcoming visiting groups.
• Maintain accurate program records and utilize Salesforce and other organizational systems to monitor course outcomes, debrief notes, participant assessments, and operational metrics.
• Responsible for maintaining research binders and research equipment, with support from the Operations Coordinator.
• Review and send updates for visiting recruitment materials in coordination with the Recruitment team.
• Analyze operational, assessment, safety, and participant feedback data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives across Yellowstone programs.
• Participate in the Yellowstone emergency response system…