Bears Ears Education Center Manager

$40,000 - $45,000/Yr

Bears Ears Partnership - Bluff, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Bluff, UT

About the position

The Bears Ears Education Center Manager is responsible for maximizing the impact of the Education Center through effective visitor engagement and day-to-day operations. This role involves overseeing the administration of the Center, managing volunteers, organizing events, and creating educational programs. The Manager will work closely with the Education Director and other staff to further the mission of the Bears Ears Partnership, ensuring a positive experience for visitors, volunteers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Interview, recruit, assign and train volunteers for the Education Center
• Schedule Education Center Hosts into shift work based on organizational needs
• Contact Hosts to confirm shifts and duties while volunteering
• Keep Hosts properly informed through orientation meetings, group sessions, manuals, emails, and phone calls
• Ensure background checks or other appropriate due diligence is performed when recruiting and training Hosts
• Schedule and staff opening hours
• Plan and direct the setup for Center events
• Update trainings and operations protocols
• Manage the operation of the retail shop including buying and inventorying merchandise
• Daily and weekly remittance of collected funds
• Create a friendly, open, safe, and inclusive space for visitors, BEP staff & volunteers, and all guests
• Support the creation and implementation of a facility management schedule
• Work with the Communications Manager to implement a robust marketing plan
• Work with the Visit with Respect Director to align volunteer training and materials
• Develop and present interpretive programming as needed
• Assist Education Director with development of educational material and new programs
• Sustain existing relationships with regional education partners
• Work with other staff to coordinate special events
• Track volunteer hours
• Assist other staff in other projects and programs as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, anthropology, education, sociology, or related field; equivalent professional experience may substitute for degree requirements
• Proven organizational and computer skills
• Patient, clear, and friendly communication skills (both written and verbal)
• High level of cultural sensitivity
• Passion for interacting with and educating visitors, volunteers, and students
• Considerable knowledge of business management practices and principles, particularly retail sales
• Attention to detail and organization
• Experience supervising the work of others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new online platforms and databases, specifically Square and Salesforce
• Ability to work positively and efficiently with a team
• Flexibility in working independently and collaboratively
• Reside within 45 minutes of Bluff, UT
• Willingness and ability to develop skills in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with government officials, Tribal partners, and the public
• Ability to diplomatically engage with opposing and diverse perspectives

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement match
• 5+ weeks paid leave