Senior Director of Field Education

Job overview

The Senior Director of Field Education works onsite in Jackson, WY, with responsibilities across multiple campuses and program locations. Pay is $85,000–$100,000 per year. Teton Science Schools connects people, nature, and community through place-based education in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The director provides strategic and operational leadership for Field Education, aligning educational quality, participant experience, staffing, finances, safety, and operations with the organization’s mission. The role leads department strategy and leadership development while supporting program quality, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

What you'll do

• Lead Field Education strategy and long-term direction
• represent the department in organizational planning and decision-making
• translate priorities into goals and operating plans
• guide curriculum and program improvement
• lead and mentor department leaders
• oversee operations across campuses
• manage budgets and financial performance
• develop partnerships
• support program growth and represent the organization at events
• participate in an on-call rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director of field education

teton science schools

jackson wy

outdoor education

field education

place-based learning

program leadership

budget management

team development

partnerships

on-call rotation

$85k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role leads outdoor learning programs across multiple campuses and includes participation in an on-call rotation.

About the employer

Teton Science Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.