The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 5 hours ago
Youth Education Program Manager
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$59K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading institution in higher education known for its commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The Youth Education Program Manager will develop and oversee nature-based environmental education programs for children and families at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, ensuring high-quality and engaging learning experiences that align with the garden's mission.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nature-based environmental education programs for children and families
Oversee a comprehensive suite of learning experiences, including school field trips, early childhood programs, seasonal and summer camps, family classes and workshops, free drop-in and self-guided activities, and community partnership programs
Regularly assess existing offerings and think strategically about how to maximize resources, expand reach, strengthen program quality, and respond to evolving community interests
Oversee key informal learning spaces, including the Discovery Room and the Children’s Wonder Garden, with responsibility for planning and maintaining engaging interpretive content, educational displays, and hands-on activities
Supervise and mentor two full-time educators, as well as seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers, fostering a collaborative team culture and ensuring programs are developmentally appropriate, scientifically accurate, inclusive, and consistently delivered at a high standard
Collaborate across departments to enhance visitor experience, support institutional goals, and advance NCBG’s mission of connecting plants, people, and place
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities relevant to the teaching assignment, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. In addition, the position minimums should satisfy any accreditation requirements in the specified area of instruction
Experience teaching natural science topics in classroom and field settings in non-formal education environments (e.g., botanical gardens, nature centers, museums)
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating nature-based environmental education programs for children and families across multiple formats (e.g. school programs, camps, family programs, drop-in activities), including designing original curriculum and educational materials
Ability to translate educational goals into engaging, accessible learning experiences
Experience creating or overseeing interpretive materials, educational displays, or other informal learning resources
Experience managing program operations, including scheduling, registration, staffing, and logistics
Experience leading teams in educational program settings, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and supervising educators, seasonal staff, interns, and/or volunteers
Strong team-building skills with the ability to foster engagement, collaboration, and accountability
Self-directed, creative, and capable of independently identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of quality
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in changing conditions, with a positive, solution-oriented attitude
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments in a mission-driven organization
Experience managing budgets, tracking program outcomes and impact, and preparing reports
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends
Valid North Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain one
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within one month of hire
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in environmental/science education, environmental studies, natural sciences, or a closely related field
Five or more years' experience designing, teaching, and evaluating nature-based environmental education programs in a non-formal setting (e.g., botanical gardens, nature centers, museums), including both classroom and field-based instruction
Two or more years' of experience overseeing educational program operations, including scheduling, registration, budgeting, documentation, and logistics
Two or more years' of experience leading educational program teams, with responsibility for recruiting, training, mentoring, and supervising staff
Experience developing programs aligned with North Carolina curriculum standards
Experience working with individuals and organizations across a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and organizational contexts
Experience in fundraising activities, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and/or securing in-kind support
North Carolina Environmental Education Certification
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
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