SOP Coordinator

* THIS POSITION IS INTENDED FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY- NO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED*

IslandWood Overview:

Our mission at IslandWood is to provide exceptional learning experiences and inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship. Our 250-acre Bainbridge Campus provides the setting for several unique outdoor experiential learning programs for school aged children. The IslandWood Bainbridge Campus has several Program Coordinators who work together to oversee all logistics, materials, and lead the implementation of curriculum into programs. We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having a staff that authentically reflects the community we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.

Job Title: SOP Coordinator – Bainbridge Island Campus

Classification: Full-time/Annual, Hourly/Non-exempt

Pay Rate: Band 5 with a $700.00 monthly Housing Stipend -

(Pay band information can be found in BambooHR>Files>P&C information & Forms- Staff)

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating days/evenings and some weekends. Shifts range from 8-10 hours and can start as early as 7 am and end as late as 10 pm.

Benefit Package: 

Full-time Employee benefit package includes:

• 100% IslandWood paid Medical, or a low employee contribution option offered
  

• 100% IslandWood paid Dental and Vision option
  

• HSA with IslandWood contribution (based on qualifying medical plan)
  

• Life/AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance paid by IslandWood
  

• Voluntary Employee Benefits: Life/Hospital/Critical Care Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
  

• Employee Assistance program, Flexible spending accounts and 401k with employer match (after 6 months of employment)
  

• Variety of Employee Discounts
  

• Employee Discount for IW Summer Camps
  
  

Paid Time off annual benefit:  

IslandWood offers 3 weeks paid vacation, floating holidays, 10 annual paid holidays and 80 hours of paid annual sick leave. (Time-off prorated during first year based on start date).

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Coordination: Anticipated percentage – up to 70%

• Coordinates with registrar, visiting teachers/chaperones, and instructors to ensure successful delivery of our School Overnight Program.


• Ensures successful delivery of meal services and lodging accommodation.


• Acts as resource/mentor to graduate student instructors during their practicum.


• Supports assessment processes that inform program evolution and external communications.


• Sets weekly instructor group schedules and support role assignments.


• Provide program support beyond instruction for School Overnight Program, including but not limited to curriculum development, community education, modelling lessons for graduate student instructors, school orientation, supply inventorying/space stewardship, and the design and implementation of alternative school programming


• Teach/Leads student groups as needed, in a substitute role.


• Supports youth summer camp & family community programs as needed.
  

Curriculum/Program Execution:

• Ensures that culturally responsive curriculum is being implemented.


• Examine program design and delivery for implicit bias and support positive solutions.


• Supports ongoing development of curriculum in partnership with Campus Program Manager.


• Ensures that all program equipment, facilities, and grounds are used appropriately.

Safety:

• Participate in First Aid and other safety training.


• Responds to First Aid needs within the scope of their training.


• Ensures Incident Reports are submitted in a timely manner.


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, environment, and social justice.


• Minimum 2 years’ professional teaching experience in a formal or non-formal setting; or master’s degree in environmental education or related field.


• Ability to move from large scale systems-thinking to on-the-ground issues and tasks.


• Demonstrated growth mindset and flexibility in varying situations.


• Ability to work with elementary students in an engaging, respectful, creative, and enthusiastic way.


• Successful experience engaging with non-dominant communities.


• Demonstrated teamwork and effective communication skills with clients and staff.


• Ability to nurture a positive and learning-oriented working environment and hold themselves and others accountable.


• Effective conflict management skills.


• Proficiency with MS Office suite including Microsoft Teams.


• Project management skills; effective planning and organization skills.


• Ability to physically navigate a variety of landscapes; walking, climbing, bending, stooping, etc.


• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.


• Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose.


• Support IslandWood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Must pass the child safety screening process.


• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free and fragrance-free work environment.
  

IslandWood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.