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🔗Senior Director of Programs
Website Hidden Villa
Hidden Villa is a non-profit organization with a 100-year history, focusing on environmental education, land stewardship and community building. We use our organic farm, surrounding wilderness and community to provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with, and under the direction of, the Executive Director to ensure Hidden Villa’s programs are aligned with Hidden Villa’s Vision/Mission/Values
Work collaboratively with other leadership staff to articulate, evolve and support Hidden Villa’s Strategic Plan
Participate in the development and iteration of Hidden Villa’s Theory of Change
Proactively identify dependencies, manage risks, develop solutions and effectively communicate with stakeholders and leadership
Engage in professional networks with other Farm and Wilderness based education leaders
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Operations & Implementation:
Provide operational and strategic direction for Summer Camp, Environmental Education, Community Programs and Rentals Program
Oversee the development and implementation of age-appropriate, integrative curricula that clearly builds towards Hidden Villa’s Vision, Mission, and target impacts
Ensure that consistent pedagogy and best practices for teaching and are incorporated into all education program offerings
Lead Cross-Program Department Collaboration (resource sharing, cross-training, initiatives, special projects) that bring Hidden Villa’s wide range of education assets into our program offerings
Evaluate and identify opportunities to increase equitable access to programs, develop culturally relevant programming and enhance equity through internal policies and practices
Drive evaluation efforts in all program departments to understand and communicate impact
Advocate for and enhance the visitor experience
Strategic Planning:
Establish and implement short and long-term program goals and objectives in collaboration with Program Managers
Build and evaluate authentic program partnerships that strategically leverage Hidden Villa’s resources to make a greater impact than can be accomplished independently
Identify market challenges and opportunities to create mission-aligned programs that evolve with the changing needs of the target populations served
Make recommendations about both existing and potential new programs in alignment with the organization’s Theory of Change and Education Program logic model(s), when these are completed
Identify and share opportunities for program underwriting and/or investment from contributed (donated) sources
Administration:
Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of all year-round program staff
Oversee the design of risk mitigation policies and procedures for program spaces and operations in collaboration with Property, Agriculture and Programs Teams
Oversee the development of Program budgets, work plans, and reporting
Ensure alignment of annual work plans with strategic plans and planning
Track earned revenue generation from programs and ensure that targets are being met; proactively adjust work plans and program offerings when necessary
Ensure that technology supports organization and program needs
Work with the Communications Manager to coordinate the alignment of messaging, marketing, and scheduling of program communications
Work with program managers to collect data and collateral for reports, donor appeals, and publications etc.
Other duties as needed
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
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Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
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