Manager of Outdoor Education Program at Marin County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Our Mission Statement The Marin County Office of Education supports learning and social-emotional growth for all students in Marin County by: • expanding educational equity, • ensuring the fiscal solvency of local school districts, • inspiring educators to use evidence-based instructional practices, • developing positive relationships with other organizations and individuals, and • providing services and programs to supplement and enhance the work of schools in Marin. Our DEIB Vision We are committed to supporting MCOE’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Vision Statement: At the Marin County Office of Education, we commit to being an organization that is inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally proficient. We do this by working together every day to be a welcoming community, where everyone is seen, heard, and supported: • We build relationships based on mutual trust and appreciation, • We recognize and acknowledge each other personally and professionally, • We make a point of learning how everyone’s work contributes to MCOE’s mission.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Walker Creek Ranch is located outside of Petaluma at 1700 Marshall Petaluma Road, in Marshall (West Marin County) on 1700 Acres of beautiful ranch land and is owned and operated by the Marin County Office of Education. The Ranch offers programs to both the public education sector and outside groups through the residential outdoor science school and conference center. THE POSITION: Plans and coordinates services, operations, and administration; develops, and implements program objectives, policies, procedures, reports, plans, and evaluations for the Outdoor Education Program and Conference activities. This class is distinguished from other classes serving the Marin County Office of Education by the nature of the work being specific to the ranch and in which residency in ranch housing may be required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, schedules, and coordinates services, operations, and administration for the Outdoor Education Program and conference activities. Develops and implements program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and plans. Compiles and completes reports as needed. Responds to customer evaluations and feedback as needed. Interprets and applies laws and regulations as they apply to the Outdoor Education Program. Monitors contracts with service providers and users to ensure compliance. Develops and coordinates marketing strategies for maximum use of facilities. Researches develop and market new programs. Prepares and monitors budgets. Researches, plans, and writes grants for the Outdoor Education Program. Recruits, selects, assigns, trains, and evaluates assigned staff to include volunteer adult chaperones and cabin leaders. Develops curriculum goals and objectives. Establishes and implements student discipline procedures. Communicates, develops, and delivers presentations to a wide variety of groups, and individuals. Performs scheduled night management duties. Performs other related duties, special projects, and assignments as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the possession of the stated knowledge and abilities. A typical qualifying background is prior leadership experience in an outdoor education setting, like or similar to Walker Creek Ranch for a minimum of three years and conference center experience ranging from small to very large groups for a minimum of two years. Incumbents must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably with major studies in the environmental sciences and must possess and maintain a valid California teaching credential and a valid California driver’s license at all times. Must have a current CPR and First Aid certificate. Emergency Medical Technician certificate (EMT) desirable.
TO APPLY: Send letter of interest, current resume, and three professional references to Ranch Manager Patrick McLaughlin at pmclaughlin@marinschools.org
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the possession of the stated knowledge and abilities. A typical qualifying background is prior leadership experience in an outdoor education setting, like or similar to Walker Creek Ranch for a minimum of three years and conference center experience ranging from small to very large groups for a minimum of two years. Incumbents must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably with major studies in the environmental sciences and must possess and maintain a valid California teaching credential and a valid California driver’s license at all times. Must have a current CPR and First Aid certificate. Emergency Medical Technician certificate (EMT) desirable.
TO APPLY: Send letter of interest, current resume, and three professional references to Ranch Manager Patrick McLaughlin at pmclaughlin@marinschools.org
Comments and Other Information
FILING DATE: Sunday October 23, 2022
ANTICIPATED INTERVIEW DATE: Friday October 28th
SELECTION PROCESS: The multilevel selection process may consist of an application screening process, reference checks, interviews, and presentations. Those candidates with the most relevant and suitable background will be invited to participate in the process.
Comments and Other Information
FILING DATE: Sunday October 23, 2022
ANTICIPATED INTERVIEW DATE: Friday October 28th
SELECTION PROCESS: The multilevel selection process may consist of an application screening process, reference checks, interviews, and presentations. Those candidates with the most relevant and suitable background will be invited to participate in the process.
Application Deadline
10/23/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/7/2022
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$9,240/Month ($53.30/hour)
Length of Work Year
January-June 2023
Employment Type
Full Time