Position: Executive Director
Organization:
Educo Adventure
School
Job Opportunity with Educo Adventure
School: Executive
Director (ED)
Calling all adventurers!
We are seeking a vibrant and innovative leader for Educo Adventure
School. The Executive
Director is responsible for leading the development and managing the operations
of Educo with
integrity and compassion.
The Basics:
Job Term: Full-time,
permanent
Salary: To be
determined based on experience and qualifications
Reports to: The
Educo Adventure School Board of Directors
Location: The active
town of 100 Mile House & our beautiful, off-the-grid site just west of town
Start Date: November
1st, 2016
Closing Date:
Friday, September 30th, 2016
Our Approach:
Educo Adventure School
aims to be more than just an outdoor classroom: we seek to create meaningful
experiences that draw forth our students’ emotional, social and spiritual
development. We believe this is fostered through deepening connections with the
natural world, embracing challenge and learning the intricacies of close-knit
teamwork. Educo offers opportunity for young people to disconnect from the
digital and online arenas and to cultivate a sense of belonging in the world as
they explore the mountains, forests, lakes and rivers.
Our Culture:
Educo Adventure School is a small organization with a long, rich history in
youth work, experiential learning and community living. In a loving and
supportive environment, we encourage both staff and students to step beyond
preconceived limitations and to express ourselves fully and creatively. As a
staff team, we work hard, we work collaboratively and we value one another’s
contributions.
Primary Accountabilities
& Responsibilities
For more detailed descriptions of the work involved in each of the following,
please see the job
description.
- Board support and policy management
- Stewardship of financial health
- Generate revenue for the organization
- Human resources management for administrative staff and
Program Director - Support the Program Director in the leadership and
management of the program season - Safety and quality of program delivery
- Promotion in being the face of the organization
- Technological development of the organization
Preferred Skills &
Experience
- Qualifications and experience of an Educo
Course Leader - 1 or more year(s) as an
organizational leader or manager - 1 or more year(s) as a staff member at an outdoor
education program - Knowledge of accounting and finance, especially in
charitable sector - Experience in fundraising: campaign creativity and
management and grant-writing - Understanding of legal and financial obligations of BC
non-profits and Canadian charities - Working knowledge of risk management and liability for
outdoor and children’s programs - Personal growth, communication or group process training
(eg. Non Violent Communication, Art of Hosting, Rites of Passage,
Mindfulness, etc). - Preferred certifications: ACMG TRCI, AHG/HG,
AdventureWorks! Ropes Course & Climbing Program Management Course
We offer:
- Training that will make you feel empowered to do your
best work - Coaching and mentorship for addressing the challenges of
leadership - A supportive and energetic Board of Directors
- An enthusiastic and hard-working program staff team
- An organization that has successfully met its mission
since 1969 - A beautiful back-yard to explore (lakes, mountains,
forests, swamps and more!)
Your Fit:
- You have a passion for the work of
transformation.
You have a vision for how the Educo approach (see above) can best be used
to give everyone involved – staff, students, parents, funders – the
opportunity to see and taste the lusciousness of their own unhindered
spirit. As well, you are inspired to facilitate change and growth for the
organization. - You love working with people. You are attentive to and appreciative
of all individuals for their diversity and authenticity. You enjoy
creating opportunity for others and working creatively to engage others to
contribute to the vision. You are sensitive, energetic and spontaneous
with people. You bring lightness to long days and hard work with a sense
of humour. - You love a good puzzle and can dance
on marbles. You
think strategically, analytically and creatively. You appreciate good
planning but you are also adaptive and able to shift priorities as new
needs emerge. You can unfold the complexity of a problem and be responsive
to it. - You have strong commitment to
continuous learning.
You take initiative to improve your competency. You are open to feedback
from all levels of seniority in the organization and carefully consider the
feedback. Your willingness and desire to be coached and mentored yields
not only personal growth but unique solutions that can be utilized to move
the organization forward. - You communicate effectively. Your language is inspirational and
honest. You listen carefully and seek to understand others accurately
through inquiry and reflection. You enjoy the challenge of framing
problems in new ways for debriefs and conflict resolution. You
continuously strive to be clear and concise in your instructions. - You practice self-care. You practice stress reduction
techniques. You can laugh at yourself and zany situations. You have the
humility to ask for help when you need it.
Application Process:
Please submit one PDF file
containing a work resume (including references), an outdoor experience resume
(can include both professional and personal experience) and a cover letter to:
applications 
educo.ca*
by September 30th, 2016. If your application is short-listed, we will contact
you by October 7th to arrange an interview location, date and time.
Educo Adventure School encourages applications from persons of diverse
backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.
