About the Role
As an Ecology and Education Program Manager, you will play a central leadership role in designing, delivering, and growing a comprehensive educational and retreat program. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organization making a real impact on individuals, communities, and the environment.
About Us
We are a registered eco-charity located in the heart of Wicklow Town. Our mission is to cultivate a sense of wonder and understanding, deepening the connection of all people with the natural world and the wider universe. Our purpose is to create a gathering place that inspires meaningful conversations, ideas, and learning around shared origins and the future.
Your Responsibilities
You will be responsible for designing all aspects of our annual program of courses, retreats, and events. This includes working with guest speakers and facilitators to develop engaging content on earth literacy, biodiversity, sustainability, and ecological awareness. You will also source and engage new speakers, experts, and collaborators, and facilitate and deliver our existing sabbatical program. Additionally, you will maximize use of our residential facilities through compelling, year-round program design, and create offerings that reach new demographics and deepen local community engagement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong passion for ecology and education, with a proven ability to connect, collaborate, and lead. You will hold a degree-level qualification in a relevant field, such as ecology, environmental studies, theology, education, or marketing, and have at least three years of experience in program management, with strong skills in design and facilitation. You will also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be detail-oriented and highly organized. Strategic thinking and emotional intelligence are essential qualities for this role, as well as a solid understanding of ecological science and its intersections with culture and belief systems. Finally, you will be able to interact well with diverse cultures, flexibility, and a team player, and have a willingness to learn and grow with us.