Director of Education

Director of Education, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, Kempton, Pennsylvania.

Hawk Mountain seeks a passionate and inspirational Director of Education that is committed to providing high-quality education programs across our diverse programming platform. Qualified candidates will have a master’s degree in environmental education, or similar discipline, and six or more years with experiential and inquiry-based programming at a conservation organization or environmental education facility. 
The Director of Education is a senior position that manages and directs Hawk Mountain education programs and activities. This position requires the regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment and reports directly to the President. Primary duties include leadership in Sanctuary education, team development, hiring, training, directing, and supervising staff, volunteers, trainees, and interns who work in education. Plays a leadership role in developing our calendar of events, forming partnerships with partner organizations, coordinating education marketing, overseeing captive education raptors, working collaboratively with other departments, and serving on the education committee as a liaison to the board of directors. 

Competencies and Attributes

Leadership: Is a highly skilled and inspirational leader.

Educator: A skilled classroom and field educator. 

Naturalist: Demonstrated ability as a field naturalist that shares a high level of enthusiasm for natural history with staff and volunteers. 

Communication: Is a highly effective communicator both verbally and in writing with excellent interpersonal and listening skills.

Flexibility: Demonstrates professional flexibility, personally and interpersonally.

For more details visit hawkmountain.org select Job Opportunities | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to the President, Sean Grace, via email to grace@hawkmountain.org with “Director of Education Application” in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted to begin the interview process. Please, no phone calls.