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OUTREACH MANAGER

POSTING DATE: March 28, 2025

DATE OF FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW: April 14, 2025

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

POSITION REPORTS TO: Deputy Director

POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO THIS POSITION: No staff; multiple volunteers

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt

NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40

SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Sunday

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $37-42K

 

ORGANIZATION AND POSITION SUMMARY:

Glen Helen is the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch, who, in 1929, donated a wooded valley to Antioch College in memory of his daughter, Helen, with the hope that it would be forever preserved. Through our history, Glen Helen has played a lead role in shaping the ecological literacy of our visitors, our community, and the region. It is home to the first residential environmental learning facility in the Midwest and Ohio’s original facility for education and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Within our borders, we shelter a National Natural Landmark and nearly two miles of the State and National Scenic Little Miami River. As a private nature preserve, Glen Helen depends on the support of individuals to maintain the preserve and its exciting and varied programs. In September 2020, the Glen Helen Association, which had for 60 years served as a supporting organization to Glen Helen, purchased the preserve and assumed all responsibilities for its ongoing operations.

 

The Outreach Manager coordinates public-facing activities and volunteer-driven efforts. Specific areas of responsibility include coordination of volunteers, and working with volunteers to fulfill organizational needs related to external communications, membership recruitment and retention, merchandising, public programs, and public facilities. The Outreach Manager manages the Nature Shop & Trailside Museum with volunteer support and oversees the Glen’s publications. 

 

This is a full-time position with weekend responsibilities. The regular schedule for this position is Wednesday-Sunday. 

 

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply including persons from historically marginalized communities or from groups underrepresented in the nonprofit, natural resources field.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Volunteer Coordination

• Actively recruit, train & match volunteers to areas across the organization

• Supervise & communicate with volunteers, including mentorship and recognition

• Maintain ongoing schedules and records of volunteers' work

• Prepare codes of conduct and operating procedures for volunteers 

• Update and implement new volunteer software 

 

Nature Shop & Trailside Museum Management

• Coordinate merchandising activities, including budgeting, inventory management, volunteer staffing for the Glen Helen Nature Shop, cultivating and maintaining retail partnerships, and developing online sales and fulfillment

• Oversee the Trailside Museum, its exhibits and ambassador animals

 

Publications & Outreach

• Create and fulfill, through staff and volunteer scheduling and supervision, a regular schedule of open hours for Glen Helen’s public-facing facilities such as the Trailside Museum and the Vernet Ecological Center

• Work with the Admin Team to Coordinate Glen Helen Association membership outreach 

• Coordinate production and dissemination of Glen Helen’s public messaging and publications, including the quarterly magazine, annual report, brochures, quarterly calendar of public events, social media posting schedule, website updates and the annual wall calendar

• Represent and promote the Glen at public and outreach events such as at our annual Whoo Cooks for You fundraiser dinner, Yellow Spring Street Fair, Earthday Community Celebration, Yellow Spring Brewery Collaboration

 

Other Duties

• Participate on collaborative committees 

• Participate in staff functions, including preparing periodic reports and attending meetings

• Additional duties and responsibilities as agreed upon

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coordinating groups or teams, including guiding others towards a common goal.

• Experience in preparing clear and engaging communications for various audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects effectively, ensuring all aspects are completed accurately.

• Solid technological skills and willingness to learn new software applications.

• Passion for Glen Helen's mission and our conservation and education work.

• Experience in environmental nonprofits is valuable, but not required.

• Experience in customer-facing roles is an asset.

 

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of audiences 

• Ability to troubleshoot challenges with patience and creativity

• Willingness to regularly work weekends, and periodically work evenings

• Ability to thrive in a small, growing organization 

• Familiarity with specific software a plus: Google Suite, Square, Constant Contact, Canva.  

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field

• Valid driver’s license

• BCI/FBI background check required

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate verbally and digitally with staff and public

• Ability to work in an office environment

• Ability to move up and down stairs

• Ability to move 10-20 pounds

 

BENEFITS:

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

• Dental and Vision Plan 

• Paid time off per year including four weeks vacation, 1 week sick leave, and twelve paid holidays. 

• Individual Retirement Account (after 1 year of employment)

• Wellness Center Membership

 

TO APPLY:

• Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Kat Christen kchristen@glenhelenassociation.org

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TRAIL CONSTRUCTION TEAM MEMBER
POSITION REPORTS TO: Land Manager
POSTING DATE: June 15, 2023
FLSA STATUS: Seasonal, 30-40 hours/week
COMPENSATION: $15.00 - $20.00/hr, depending on experience. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Trail Construction Team is a seasonal (summer/fall) group responsible for boardwalk and bridge
construction within the 15-mile Glen Helen trail system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a small team, which may include both staff and volunteers, in the construction of bridge and boardwalk structures in Glen Helen Nature Preserve, to designed specifications;

• Transport lumber and other building materials to installation sites by various methods including hand carry;

• Work with contractors on specialized project components, as needed;

• Ensure tools and other equipment are stocked, organized, and well-maintained;

• Identify trail maintenance issues and report them to the land manager;

• Progress reporting, including tracking work hours for grant documentation purposes;

• Represent Glen Helen Association values and policies when interacting with visitors, neighbors, volunteers, and others;

• Additional duties and responsibilities as agreed upon.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in wood working, construction, trail maintenance or related field;

• Desire and ability to work hard with minimal oversight;

• Botany, park/recreation management, invasive species management, and knowledge of Glen Helen a plus;

• Aged 18+.

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REQUIRED SKILLS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to safely and effectively use a variety of common construction tools and equipment, including saws, drills, hand and power tools;

• Comfort with highly physical outdoor work;

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.;

• Endurance to work all day outdoors in a variety of meteorological conditions.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license;

• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR;

• BCI/FBI background check required.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, all times of year, and all types of terrain;

• Must be able to walk several miles per day over preserve trails to and from work sites;

• Must be able to practice appropriate safety precautions when utilizing power equipment, saws, drills, and when carrying extremely heavy objects while on rough trail conditions.

 

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to sstrauss@glenhelenassociation.org; or
Trail Construction Team Member Search, Glen Helen Association, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs,
OH 45387​

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Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply including persons from historically marginalized communities and/or from groups underrepresented in the nonprofit, natural resources field.​

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER - ECOCAMP NATURALIST COUNSELOR

POSITION REPORTS TO: Outdoor Center Director
POSTING DATE: 3 February 2025

START DATE: 1 June 2025

END DATE: 1 August 2025
SCHEDULE: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION: $450 weekly stipend, housing, meals, ongoing training & mentorship, and more! 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Join our team of Naturalist Counselors for a fun and engaging community, interested in making a difference in the lives of children. Glen Helen Ecocamp consists of week-long summer camps for children between 5 to 15 years old. Each week, Naturalist Counselors are assigned up to 12 campers and responsible for organizing and leading activities aligning with the camp theme. ​​Full position description, qualifications, and information on how to apply can be found here. 

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER -  NATURALIST TEACHING INTERNSHIP

Outdoor School - Naturalist Teacher Internship

POSITION REPORTS TO: Outdoor Center Director

START DATE: 17 August 2025

END DATE: 22 May 2026
SCHEDULE: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION: $400 weekly stipend, housing, meals, professional develoopment experiences, ongoing training & mentorship, complimentary membership to Antioch College Wellness Center, and more!

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Naturalist Interns teach elementary students about the natural sciences during multi-day overnight programs. Students are provided with experience-based connections to nature while cultivating community and personal growth. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning at the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center, therefore ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship are provided.This internship provides real-world experience in preparation for employment as a naturalist, educator, or science communicator of any kind. Naturalist Teacher Interns leave onsite amidst the beautiful 1,000 acre Glen Helen Nature Preserve, within walking distance of the vibrant Village of Yellow Springs.

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Full position description, qualifications, and information on how to apply can be found here. 

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