Bachelor's+//Yellowstone//Field Seminar Manager

[Chris Hohnholt <cahohnho@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Chris,

Here's a job opening for a Field Seminar Manager with the Yellowstone
Institute.  Best of luck in PA!

Greg Wright

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Seminar Program Manager

Position: Seminar Program Manager
Location: Gardiner, Montana
Reports To: Director of Education
Posted: June 10, 2008

Summary Description:

The Yellowstone Association Institute is a nonprofit field school operated
in partnership with the National Park Service. We offer a variety of
educational programs on the wildlife, plants, geology, and history of
Yellowstone. This year we will provide about 100,000 contact hours of
education for more than 5,000 park visitors (primarily adults and
families). Courses are based at our Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus, at
historic park hotels, and in the backcountry. For a complete description
of the Institute program, please visit us at
www.YellowstoneAssociation.org.

The Seminar Program Manager is directly responsible for management of our
cornerstone program (Field Seminars) as well as backpacking courses and
teacher workshops. He or she will work closely with college professors,
researchers, park staff, and other experts to develop and promote high
quality educational courses which reflect the broad interpretive themes of
Yellowstone National Park. Success in this position requires good business
sense, a strong commitment to educational quality, and close attention to
deadlines and details. The Seminar Program Manager will be based at our
North Entrance Education Center in Gardiner, Montana. This is a key
management position with growth potential in one of the country’s premiere
national park field schools.

Primary Responsibilities:

    * Develop and manage a broad selection of field seminars, backpacking
courses, and teacher workshops based on interpretive and budget goals.
Develop course schedule, recruit instructors, promote courses, and
monitor program quality.
    * Serve as primary contact for approximately 80 contract instructors.
Maintain strong positive relationships through regular communication
and support.
    * Supervise a seasonal backpacking instructor and a full-time campus
manager.
    * Recruit, train, supervise, and demonstrate our appreciation for the
talented volunteer program assistants who support our courses and
maintain our educational facilities.
    * Develop and manage a detailed course budget including projected
enrollment, revenues, and expenses.
    * Work with National Park Service and United States Forest Service to
ensure that all Institute programs obtain necessary permits and comply
with land agency guidelines and requirements. Submit applications and
reports as requested.
    * Assist Director of Education with implementation of annual marketing
plan for all Institute programs. Write press releases, host writers,
represent Institute to the media.
    * Represent the Institute and its mission to diverse audiences.
    * Serve on an integrated management team to address issues such as
wilderness risk management, marketing, fund raising, and program
quality.

Qualifications:

The ideal applicant will be a team player with an advanced degree and at
least five years of relevant employment in Interpretation, Environmental
Education, Outdoor Education, or a closely related field. Previous
experience in outdoor program development, staff supervision, and
marketing is required. A close knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone
Ecosystem, wilderness medical training, and experience working with
volunteers are preferred. All applicants must have excellent oral and
written communication skills, strong organizational ability, and a
demonstrated commitment to the educational mission of the Yellowstone
Association.

Compensation:

Annual salary of $34,000 to $38,000 based on experience. Starting benefits
include two weeks paid vacation, ten paid holidays, retirement program,
and flexible benefit plan.

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Jeff Brown
Director of Educational Operations
Yellowstone Association
P.O. Box 117
Yellowstone National Park WY 82190
jeffbrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

This position will remain open until filled. Employment will begin as soon
as possible.

The Yellowstone Association is an equal opportunity employer.


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Chris Hohnholt
Michigan Technological University
School of Forest Resources & Environmental Science
906 487-2417
forest.mtu.edu