Program Manager - Native programs

DESCRIPTION:

The Program Manager works closely with the Education Director to develop and maintain Native programs at CFI, including our 10yr old Native Teen Guide in Training program, with a primary goal of increasing the number of Native programs at the organization. This position includes responsibility for risk management, development, maintenance and delivery of training materials, and culturally relevant curriculum. Additionally, the Program Manager will play a significant role in the generation and maintenance of relationships with schools, teachers, and program leads. Duties include assisting with hiring and training new 1st year Naturalist staff, assisting with Inclusion Diversity Equity and Ability (IDEA) initiatives, lesson planning, field instruction, land-based and river-based guiding, shuttle driving, cooking, rigging/de-rigging, gear maintenance, office support, and public outreach. The Program Manager will be working primarily with student groups from 5th-12th grade and some adult/family groups. As a member of a small, multi-talented team, the Program Manager may be asked to perform a wide variety of duties.

Primary Duties:

• Acting as program lead for Native programs
• Take responsibility for itinerary, logistics, booking, and budget of these programs
• Manage field staff on these programs
• Trip guiding, trip leading, assisting with camp operations, vehicles and equipment repair
• Develop working relationships with tribal governments, schools, and community leader
• Supervising field staff, includes assisting with scheduling, training, professional development, and feedback.
• Providing training to staff on culturally responsive teaching practices, technical skills in river guiding, and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Mentoring new and returning staff
• Creating culturally relevant curriculum and an inclusive community within CFI
• Assisting with IDEA initiatives as outlined by the Education Director
• Assisting with hiring of new staff
• Overseeing risk management with the Education Director
• Working with the Marketing & Communications Director on program advertisement.
• Performing other duties as assigned.