Overview
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
Qualifications:
- 1 year experience with student-centered learning and outdoor education with youth
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with tribal governments, schools, and community leaders
- Demonstrated success in designing and managing programs that support Indigenous cultural education and environmental stewardship
- Familiarity with the challenges and barriers faced by Native youth and a passion for addressing these in outdoor programming.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 21 years old
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
- Current Driver’s License and willingness to participate in, and pass, Driver Training
- Maintain a clean driving record, pass and keep current, a DOT physical exam at CFI’s expense
- Available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends
About Canyonlands Field Institute
Canyonlands Field Institute (CFI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Moab, Utah. For over 40 years we have been rooted in our mission to cultivate connection to self, community, and nature by creating inclusive educational pathways to the outdoors. We believe in nurturing students of all ages and backgrounds, connection to self, community, and natural spaces. Through meaningful outdoor educational programming, CFI seeks to build immersive learning experiences by combining place-based science, an unplugged from technology environment, play, exploration, artistic expression, and Social Emotional Learning curriculum. By joining our educational community, you can help us grow the next generation of caring leaders and environmental stewards, who can affect positive change in our world. As an employer, CFI aims to build a diverse set of skills in some of the most beautiful places on the planet.
