Job Details

Program Manager

Position Number: 7028017
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Program Manager

Job Summary

The University of Utah Taft-Nicholson Center for Environmental Humanities Education in Centennial Valley, Montana, seeks a Program Manager (working title: Education Coordinator) for the spring/summer/fall season (April-October on site in Montana and 2 months working remotely, preferably in the Salt Lake Valley).

The Program Manager at the Taft-Nicholson Center is responsible for facilitating learning experiences for a variety of college and continuing education courses. The Program Manager will work closely with university professors and other group leaders to tailor field-based activities for a variety of curricular needs. The candidate will also manage a small team of Program Specialists and Naturalists.

Candidates should also be prepared to immerse into the local flora and fauna, guide a range of educational experiences, including hikes, bird watching tours, wildflower walks, canoe trips, field-based service projects, and driving tours, as well as on-campus events such as guided star-gazing and interpretive talks.

Health and safety are paramount at the Center, particularly because of its long distance from hospitals, its high elevation, and a local population of grizzly bears. Education staff are expected to get certified in Wilderness First Aid and attend bear safety training (trainings provided for employees).

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Facilitating orientations for visiting groups (presenting natural and cultural histories and safety trainings)
Engagement with local community events
Assuring the health and safety of learners in the field
Development of interpretive and educational materials (guides, lectures, etc.)
Event and facilities management duties as needed (hosting community lectures and other events, helping with dormitory turnover between groups, etc.)
Optional involvement in noxious weed control and other facilities and campus management
Coordinating the Center's social media campaigns
Ecological content creation

Minimum Qualifications

Commitment from April 1-October 31 for a minimum of 7 months (with 2 months working remotely, preferably in the Salt Lake Valley)
Ability to reside in a rural setting with a small community of people (private bedroom and meals when groups are in session are provided)
Wilderness First Aid Certification (or willingness to be certified; class provided on-site)
Driver's license (will be required to take University of Utah safe driver training)
Ability to travel under own power (frequent traversing of 3+ miles on uneven terrain and up/down hills)
Ability to tolerate high-altitude living (~7000 miles above sea level), extreme temperatures, and encounters with wildlife.

Preferences

M.A. or M.S. degree in applicable subject
Expertise in the Centennial Valley Ecosystem
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience in education, particularly in environmental contexts
Experience in interpretation and/or naturalist work
Collaborative leadership style
Community-oriented
Interest in and ability to learn and teach about local flora and fauna in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44537B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01733 - TAFT-NICHOLSON CENTER
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,000-$63,000
Close Date: 4/3/2026
Open Until Filled:

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