ANCA Job Board
The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Job Board showcases all levels of positions at nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations.
A career at a nature center offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a profession that facilitates environmental education, conservation, and community engagement. By working in this field, professionals can make a meaningful difference by providing spaces and experiences for communities to connect with the outdoors.
This job board is the only such resource specific to the nature center and outdoor school profession, and serves to support the growth of our unique field.
We update this board once per week.
Director of Education
Description
Organization: Boone County Conservation DistrictJob Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Belvidere, Illinois
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
The Director of Education, under supervision of the Executive Director, is a fulltime position responsible for: • Developing educational programs and overseeing their implementation, including summer camp. • Supervising education staff, including the program support coordinator, program educators, and summer camp staff. • Managing the education, volunteer, marketing, and event budgets with guidance from the Executive Director. • Writing and executing grants relating to environmental education. • Serving as liaison to education partners with other government agencies and non-governmental organizations. • Serving as part of the leadership team to review, prioritize, plan, and troubleshoot issues. • Understanding all rules, regulations, and district information and conveying this to conservation area users, staff, and program participants. • Working in cooperation with directors, managers, and employees to carry out the mission of the Boone County Conservation District.
Learn more at:
https://www.bccdil.org/about/employment/
Closing Date: Is open until filled.