Program Director, Forest Society North at The Rocks

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FOREST SOCIETY NORTH AT THE ROCKS

Reports to: VP of Recreation Management & Public Engagement

Salary: $60,000 based on experience

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, Regular

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PLEASE SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION/POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - https://www.forestsociety.org/employment

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Position Summary

The Program Director will develop and implement new educational, outreach, and recreational programs & events to be hosted at Forest Society North at The Rocks with a focus on mission alignment, community needs and revenue generation. The Program Director melds conservation, education, and recreation management with marketing, tourism, and entrepreneurship. The position supervises the administrative and seasonal staff and will invigorate a well-established volunteer program. The person in this role will work closely with the Christmas Tree Farm Manager to coordinate events on The Rocks’ grounds and implement successful retail outcomes and visitor experiences during maple, holiday and foliage seasons.  The Program Director will also collaborate with staff across the organization to improve the visitor experience at Forest Society North, including reservation stewardship, education & outreach, development, communications, facilities, and finance staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation, Volunteer Engagement, Event Management, Marketing & Retail Business, Communications and Development

Qualifications and Skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Education, Recreation Management, Communications, or relevant field.
• Must have flexibility to work on weekends and evenings as needed.
• Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to drive occasional long distances (Bethlehem, New Hampshire to Concord, New Hampshire)
• Experience with budgeting, marketing, and public relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management software. 
• Familiarity with Convio/Luminate, RE NXT donor database and/or Drupal websites a plus. 
• Familiarity with New Hampshire’s North Country communities, businesses, and organizations, and their challenges and opportunities.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily in an office setting, with frequent need to move across a wider campus to reach event and program spaces. Occasional driving to/from the Forest Society’s Conservation Center headquarters in Concord, NH is required. 

Physical Requirements: Ability to traverse The Rocks property (1,400 acres) on foot, on and off-trail, to assess and implement programs wherever they are held. Endure a variety of outdoor conditions including heat, cold, precipitation, insects, and variable terrain.

Direct Reports:

Administrative Staff,  Seasonal/temporary staff

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to:

Carrie Deegan, VP for Recreation Management & Public Engagement: cdeegan@forestsociety.org

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PLEASE SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION/POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - https://www.forestsociety.org/employment

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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Forest Society is an equity-based employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or and other protected status as required by applicable law.