Operations Manager, Yosemite Environmental Science Programs

Job overview

The Operations Manager, Yosemite Environmental Science Programs is an onsite role at NatureBridge’s campus in Yosemite National Park, listed in El Portal, CA; it cannot be performed remotely. Compensation is $52,000 per year. NatureBridge provides environmental science education experiences to students and teachers in national parks and aims to inspire stewardship of the planet. The manager coordinates the logistics and operational integrity of Yosemite programs, ensuring groups have accurate schedules and a welcoming on-site experience. The role works across campus departments and with clients and vendors to support smooth program delivery, staffing, and risk management.

What you'll do

• Create and update weekly Environmental Science staffing schedules in Salesforce
• manage educator scheduling requests and coordinate with Sales and Education teams
• train educators on program logistics and schedule management
• prepare weekly lodging, meal, transportation, and recreation reports
• develop and maintain logistics systems and manuals
• coordinate risk-management responses with clients, vendors, and staff
• hire, supervise, and train Administrative Educators
• maintain CRM systems and program portals
• provide Administrative Educator coverage when needed, including overnight and weekend coverage
• serve as rotating manager on call.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations manager

environmental science education

yosemite national park

el portal ca

naturebridge

$52,000/year

program logistics

staff scheduling

risk management

salesforce crm

wilderness first responder

rotating manager on call

weekend and night work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) option with employer match after 1,000 hours
• paid vacation and sick leave
• employee assistance plan
• flexible spending account.

Why this role

Requires Wilderness First Responder certification and risk-management experience. The role includes occasional weekend and night work and rotating on-call coverage.

About the employer

NatureBridge is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.