Overview
This is an opportunity to shape the educational experience for hundreds of young people annually
while building lasting partnerships across New Mexico and the country. We are seeking a Director
of School & Community Programs to work closely with our school partners, community partners,
and Cottonwood Gulch staff team to strengthen our existing programs, find new partnerships, and
provide guidance and support to our team of educators. We provide innovative, experiential
education in the outdoors, and the Director of School & Community Programs will play a large role
in continually refining our programs and partnerships. They will act as the point person for our
school partners, supervise year-round educators, and train CGE staff on our programs, curriculum,
and itineraries.
Qualifications:
● Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid
driver’s license. Must have a clean driving history and be able to meet the criteria for CGE
vehicle insurance coverage.
● At least five years of experience in education, including experience with outdoor
experiential education with a diverse population of students.
● Experience in leadership/supervisory/managerial roles.
● Wilderness First Aid certification, or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
Required Skills:
Must be able to spend time in the field, including overnight hours. Work hours are
sometimes outside of traditional office hours.
Experience with Google Workspace or ability to quickly learn to use those applications,
and similar ones, in a professional setting.
Strong administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
simultaneously and independently.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of audiences.
Preferred Skills:
● Fluent in Spanish.
● Wilderness First Responder or higher medical training.
● Experience with development work, including fundraising and grants.
About Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions
Our mission is to provide transformative outdoor experiences that foster personal growth, build
community, and inspire a lifelong connection to the natural world. We have been leading outdoor
expeditions since 1926, and currently work with hundreds of students (or “trekkers,” as we call
them) each year. We use the outdoors as our classroom to explore science, culture, history, art, and
adventure in New Mexico and surrounding states, all with the goal of inspiring personal growth
and a strong community. We steward an active alumni base, who represent multi-generational
connections to CGE.
