What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - The Rocks (Bethlehem, NH) position at Society for the Protection of NH Forests?
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The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests was founded in 1901 to “perpetuate the forests of New Hampshire through their wise use and complete reservation in places of scenic beauty.” Our members make us what we are today – a unique blend of visionary land trust, balanced environmental advocate and intelligent forestry association.
Full job description/announcement at: https://www.forestsociety.org/employment
PROGRAM DIRECTOR - THE ROCKS (Bethlehem, NH)
Reports to: VP for Recreation Management & Public Engagement
Salary range: $60,000
This position is Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt, Regular
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 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.
Duties and Responsibilities: Program Development and Implementation, Volunteer Engagement, Event Management, Marketing and Retail Business, Communications and Development
Qualifications and Skills required:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Education, Recreation Management, Communications, or relevant field.
· Proven years of related experience in business administration and tourism. industry/hospitality, program development, or event management.
· Experience with budgeting, marketing, and public relations.
· 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).
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with project management software.
· Familiarity with Convio/Luminate, RE NXT donor database and/or Drupal websites
· 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.
Full job description/announcement at: https://www.forestsociety.org/employment
HOW TO APPLY:
Send a resume and cover letter to Sarah Alsamaraee, Forestry & Stewardship Administrative Coordinator at salsamaraee@forestsociety.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $60,000