Outdoor Education Specialist

The Outdoor Education Specialist is a key member of the Waskowitz education team providing mentorship supervision and coordination for a variety of overnight and day programs. This position supports and leads programs including Outdoor School, Living History, Middle School Programming, and rental group programming. The Outdoor Education Specialist also provides non-evaluative supervision and coaching to the Outdoor Educator team, supports professional development, and helps uphold a positive inclusive and student-centered staff culture.

This position is the primary coordinator of the High School Leader Program including recruitment, training, placement, and weekly development for high school students serving in leadership roles. The Specialist designs and facilitates curriculum, mentors student leaders, and trains staff to work effectively with youth in leadership roles. This position works closely with the Program Manager to ensure the success of all Waskowitz programs.

The work schedule varies by program and may include early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts and occasional weekends. During non-program times this is a 6 hour day position. Additional hours are added as needed during Outdoor School and other programs.

• Provide mentorship supervision and coordination for a variety of overnight and day programs.
• Support and lead programs including Outdoor School, Living History, Middle School Programming, and rental group programming.
• Provide non-evaluative supervision and coaching to the Outdoor Educator team; support professional development and uphold a positive inclusive and student-centered staff culture.
• Coordinate the High School Leader Program including recruitment, training, placement, and weekly development for high school students serving in leadership roles.
• Design and facilitate curriculum; mentor student leaders; train staff to work effectively with youth in leadership roles.
• Work closely with the Program Manager to ensure the success of all Waskowitz programs.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for programs; accommodate varying start times, evenings, overnights, and weekend activities; manage 6-hour days during non-program times and arrange additional hours as needed during Outdoor School and other programs.

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