Manager, Education for Sustainability

Founded in 1936 the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is Americas largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters including hunters anglers gardeners birders hikers campers paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federations mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife restoring habitats and waterways expanding outdoor opportunities connecting children with nature and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

The employees actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration mindfulness empowerment inclusivity and mission focus.

To support our mission we are seeking a Manager Education for Sustainability (EFS) to join the EFS team and report to the EFS Director. This role will primarily support the Eco-Schools U.S. and Schoolyard Habitats programs engaging schools and communities in hands-on learning that fosters sustainability biodiversity and climate resilience. The Program Manager will leverage their classroom teaching experience curriculum expertise and project management skills to develop high-quality educational content coordinate program implementation and foster school and community partnerships.

Because this position supports several schools and educators throughout the Detroit region we are seeking a candidate who brings strong local context and community connections. A deep understanding of Detroits history culture and environmental landscape will strengthen NWFs ability to provide place-based learning experiences that complement classroom instruction and inspire meaningful student action projects. Candidates with established relationships across the Detroit education and community landscape are especially encouraged to apply.

Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):

• Program Management: Coordinate implementation of Eco-Schools U.S. and Schoolyard Habitats programming including planning timelines budgets and reporting.
• Curriculum Development: Create and adapt educational resources aligned with NGSS state standards and NWFs frameworks to support teachers students and school communities.
• School & Educator Engagement: Provide technical support professional learning and facilitation to teachers students and partners participating in NWF programs.
• Partnership Building: Collaborate with community organizations districts corporate volunteers and other stakeholders to advance program goals and expand impact.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Track program outcomes assess impact and contribute to reports for funders partners and internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience or equivalent experience working with youth.
• Established curriculum/content development expertise aligned with education standards.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Upholds the highest standards of safety care and respect for all youth participants ensuring their well-being is a top priority.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to balance supervisor-directed priorities with self-initiated work functioning both independently and collaboratively with colleagues in small and large group settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to advancing equity inclusion and justice through education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in education or a similar field with 5 years teaching experience.
• Experience in formal education with a focus on environmental education sustainability climate resilience or biodiversity.
• Familiarity with Eco-Schools Schoolyard Habitats or other certification-based environmental programs.
• Experience designing or facilitating professional development for educators.
• Knowledge of NGSS Common Core SEL frameworks and state-based environmental literacy standards.
• Background working with diverse communities including multilingual or multicultural contexts.

Minimum Skills

• Curriculum Development: Demonstrated experience developing or adapting classroom or informal education content aligned with national or state standards (e.g. NGSS Common Core).
• Project Management: Proven ability to plan implement and track multi-faceted projects including managing timelines budgets and deliverables.
• Communication: Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to facilitate workshops and engage diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Experience working effectively with colleagues educators and partners in a team-oriented environment.
• Organization & Detail Orientation: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal primarily for school site visits in-person community events and professional development as needed. Potential for occasional national travel for staff retreats or environmental educational conferences.

Location and Work Mode:

The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff.

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note: This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties responsibilities and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement however. Unless they begin with the word may the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $70000 - $80000 commensurate with experience.

We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits and by Forbes as one of Americas best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.

We offer these supports to help manage your mental emotional and physical health:

• Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical spiritual emotional cultural religious or financial wellbeing for yourself a partner or family member including pets) and 11 holidays
• We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress and time for reflection rejuvenation and spending time with family.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
• Therapist available at no cost
• Pet insurance and discount perk program
• Annual wellbeing allowance
• In addition to your salary we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
• Annual year end retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
• Pet adoption stipend
• Student Loan management

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description we support your application. If selected a background check will be conducted.

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Required Experience:

Manager