Director of Program

Company Description
The Boojum Institute for Experiential Education offers outdoor programs that provide personal growth, group development and environmental education experiences in wilderness and outdoor settings. Participants on Boojum programs are challenged to develop personal skills in leadership, communication, team building and self confidence through facilitated adventure experiences. Participants explore the natural world through hands-on investigation and develop skills for responsible and sustainable environmental behavior. 

Boojum offers three types of programs: experiential outdoor education courses for public and independent school students, leadership and organizational development programs, and Adventure Challenge Programs for urban and rural youth at-risk populations.

Since Boojum’s founding in 1975, over 80,000 individuals have participated in its base camp, rock climbing, Challenge Course, canoeing, sea kayaking, and backpacking programs in locations such as Joshua Tree National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Yosemite National Park, Colorado River and Lake Mead, and the Sierra Nevada, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz and San Jacinto Mountains. The Boojum Institute administrative headquarters are located in Anza, California.

Description
The Director of Program oversees program schedules and logistics, and client interaction and relationships.  The position maintains high quality of education program planning and oversees all education program delivery.  The Director of Program works closely with the Director of Education on course delivery.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop, design and improve education program syllabi and schedules. 
2. Oversee scheduling and program planning processes for all education activities
3. Build and maintain relationships with clients and partner organizations
4. Communicate with clients before, during and after their Boojum program.  Make presentations to client groups.
5. Plan and conduct program service quality evaluations

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in outdoor/experiential education or related field; Master’s preferred
2. Minimum three years successful experience managing operations of an outdoor education program with responsibility for program planning, lesson design, logistics, and customer service
3. Minimum three years successful experience as an outdoor educator, preferably in activities and course areas similar to those of the Boojum Institute
4. High degree of organizational skills; impeccable attention to detail
5. Ability to work long days, evenings and weekends as required
6. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
7. Outstanding interpersonal skills; team player
8. Strong background in the theory, practice and current industry standards of adventure education, outdoor education, and environmental education
9. Ability to successfully multi-task and work independently; computer literacy
10. Experience in top rope rock climbing and rappelling, low ropes and high ropes Challenge Courses, sea kayaking, expeditionary flatwater canoeing, backpacking preferred
11. Current Wilderness First Responder or higher certification from recognized provider; current CPR certification

Compensation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Professional purchase program
Annual paid vacation; sick leave; paid holidays
403(b) retirement plan

Position Type:  Permanent, full-time, year-round
Reports to:  Executive Director

Application Closing Date:  Position open until filled
Desired Job Start Date:  July 2007

To apply:  Send full cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications, job resume, back country resume, and names and contact information for three professional references to:  Jeff Baierlein, Executive Director, Boojum Institute, 57705 Ramsey Road, Anza, CA, 92539, info@boojum.org, fax 951-763-4104.
Website: www.boojum.org