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Job Overview: Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) seeks an School Programs Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of ACES’ school-based programs, including the supervision and management of ACES Educators. The School Programs Manager also improves and grows existing programs, and may develop new education programs, under the guidance of the Education Director.
ACES is a nonprofit environmental science education organization. Since 1968, ACES has inspired a lifelong commitment to the Earth by providing innovative and immersive programming for all ages. We have three locations in the Roaring Fork Valley: Hallam Lake, Rock Bottom Ranch, and Catto Center at Toklat. Our programs reach more than 140,000 individuals every year, and focus on ecological literacy, regenerative agriculture, forest and ecosystem health, land restoration, and environmental leadership.
ACES teaches in schools throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, and provides youth camps, field trips, adult classes, and guided hikes. ACES works diligently to directly affect environmental and climate change education, awareness, and action. We also engage our community by hosting public lectures and events. ACES collaborates with land trusts, public agencies, and other nonprofits to achieve our mission.
Ideal candidates are inspiring and skilled educators who are committed to giving all youth meaningful experiences with nature in classrooms and in the field. They have demonstrated leadership and are passionate about supporting the continued professional development and growth of educators.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Secondary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the ACES Education Director.
Location
This position is based at Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt and/or Hallam Lake in Aspen, CO. Work hours are generally Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm. Occasional evening or weekend work is required. Travel to sites and schools throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and Garfield County is required.
Benefits and Compensation
This is an exempt, full-time, salaried position. Salary is commensurate with experience and begins at $37,000 with employee housing and utilities provided. If housing is not provided, additional compensation of $12,000 per year will be offered. ACES’ benefit package includes a medical insurance plan, dental insurance plan, matching retirement savings plan, health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, paid time off, a recreation benefit, and a discount on items in the ACES gift shops and on ACES classes.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Start Date
May 21, 2024 or as negotiated
ACES employees work with school children, therefore ACES conducts background checks for criminal history and motor vehicle records.
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ACES does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and organizational need.