JOB SUMMARY:  The Field School Coordinator is responsible for the management of Kellogg Field School and its involvement with associated educational programs.    (see program home page:  kelloggfieldschool.org )

The following duties are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Kellogg Field School is located on Alaska Pacific University’s 750-acre Kellogg Campus in Palmer, Alaska. The campus hosts APU’s Masters in Outdoor and Environmental Ed Program, an interactive Children’s Garden, wooded nature trails and an experimental greenhouse.

• Oversees day-to-day Field School management (Four seasonal sessions)
• Teaches as needed and offers other related workshops.
• Supervises, evaluates, hires/fires student workers in consultation with Program Director..
• Teaches noncredit-bearing workshops for students/interns.
• Provides oversight and training of teaching assistants, students and interns.
• Develops and updates of all necessary Field School administrative forms, marketing materials, risk management protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Provides budget development and oversight.
• Ensures program revenue generation sufficient to cover Field School operating costs.
• Collaborates with visiting APU classes, groups and public programs.
• Performs teaching duties while in-session and additional duties beyond the sessions:
  • Additional duties may include: recruitment, curriculum development, enrollment, program design, marketing, student and parent retention, promotional events, camp liaison activities, and community relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

• Skill in facility maintenance and scheduling.
• Skill in project and employee management.
• Skill in working with budgets and cash flow.
• Skill in multitasking.
• Skill in consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines and goals.
• Skill in working effectively with diverse groups and individuals with varying needs.
• Skill in being self-directed, collaborative, organized, and having an attentive to details.
• Skill in utilizing software related to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and e-mail. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree in Education, Outdoor/Environmental Education or related field preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-Supervisory: Three (3) years’ experience running OEE-related education programs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess current valid driver’s license.  Ability to pass a driving history check and driving test.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 25 pounds. Interacts with students, staff, faculty, and patrons in a variety of conditions and circumstances including inclement weather.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.