Program Supervisor

Ecology Project International

Leads Yellowstone programs for Ecology Project International, overseeing operations, staff, and educational quality. Enhances conservation efforts through program development and team mentorship.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeMissoula • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $56,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Yellowstone Program Supervisor leads all Yellowstone programs, operations, and field teams.
They oversee program execution, goals and program delivery, and help align program capacity and operational readiness with enrollment and financial goals.
The Program Supervisor will lead the full-time and seasonal staff recruitment, training, and supervision processes while improving existing systems used to deliver field courses.
They are responsible for ensuring course quality and strong risk management through professional mentorship and by working with staff from other EPI program sites to share best practices.
Analyze operational, assessment, safety, and participant feedback data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives across Yellowstone programs.
Responsible for ensuring the completion, quality, and systematization of all courses and programs through the effective administration and oversight of pre-/post-course assessments, Course Quality Evaluations and other tools available.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally in education, biological sciences, ecology, or natural sciences.
Three years or more of staff supervisory experience, of both seasonal and permanent staff.
Three-four years or more of field instructor experience in outdoor, environmental, or adventure education programs.
Curriculum development experience.
Proficiency in project planning, organization, and management, including the ability to multitask and keep track of multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Wilderness First Responder certification or willingness to obtain.
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with partners and students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Commitment to EPI's mission and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

32 days of paid time off
health insurance
retirement plans
funds for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmentproject planningorganizationmanagementdata analysisrisk managementassessmentcourse quality evaluationfield instructioncontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentorshipmultitaskingcommitment to diversitycollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Wilderness First Responder