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Position Overview: Rhode Island Envirothon will formally become a program of RIEEA in August 2026. We are seeking a Program Manager who will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the state competition, training workshops, and support materials, as well as expanding and strengthening this unique and exciting program for Rhode Island youth. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and creative thinker, exceptionally organized, and a true team player who is committed to ensuring equity and accessibility in all of their efforts. This is a part-time position that will report directly to the Executive Director.

 

Job Responsibilities:

● Contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment where the values of justice,
equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are central to the mission.

● Serve as the primary contact for team coaches, program partners, volunteer workshop trainers, and NCF-Envirothon.

● Oversee planning, scheduling, and implementation of all aspects of the Rhode Island

Envirothon program, including but not limited to:
   ○ outreach and communication efforts, including expanding participation among
coaches and teams and maintaining contact lists for program communications;
   ○ hands-on training workshops related to the natural resource focus areas;
   ○ development of educational support materials;
   ○ the annual Rhode Island Envirothon competition; and
   ○ preparing the winning team for the International Envirothon Competition.

● Support the redesign of the Rhode Island Envirothon website in collaboration with the Executive Director and Communications Manager.

● Support fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Executive Director.

● Provide monthly performance reports to the Executive Board.

● Provide occasional support to other RIEEA programs and events, as capacity allows within the scope of this part-time position.

● Maintain weekly communication with the Executive Director.

 

This position is funded for one year, with anticipated renewal contingent upon funding. The selected candidate will begin onboarding during the final independent competition cycle. Anticipated start is late April with required attendance at this year’s Rhode Island Envirothon competition on May 22, 2026. Our hope is that this position will evolve with RIEEA’s growing needs.

 

Experience with development of youth education programs; experience in environmental education highly desirable. Experience coordinating special events for community engagement. Eagerness to learn and grow professionally, to be honest and direct, and to bring positive energy and good humor to this position. Enthusiasm and ability to work with a community of educators, partners, and students with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Eagerness to attend the NCF International Envirothon Competition in late July of each year. Ability to recruit, train, and manage a small group of volunteers. Ability to work efficiently, with flexibility, creativity, and initiative. Ability to work independently as required but also to work effectively as a team member.

Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple projects on competing deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including comfort presenting in front of large groups of people of different ages; proficiency in Spanish a plus.