Outward Bound USA

Program Manager

• Lead the maintenance and evolution of the National Safety Standards (NSS) that apply to the OB system in the US
• Oversee and support Schools in meeting OBUSA Safety Objectives and the NSS, so Schools have clear expectations, actionable feedback, and support for continuous improvement
• Lead the review of School safety performance during Charter Reviews and monitor compliance with the NSS throughout the OB system in the US
• Consult with Schools regarding the efficacy of their safety management systems
• Analyze and identify safety trends in order to establish avoidance and mitigation plans for the OB system in the US, translating findings into actionable recommendations that strengthen mitigation and decision-making
• Chair the National Safety Directors Committee (NSDC), convening periodic calls and coordinating the annual NSDC conference to strengthen alignment, share leading practices, and advance system-wide safety learning
• Work with the Chair of the Safety Committee of the OBUSA Board (SCB) to prepare the agenda for quarterly SCB calls and bi-annual calls with the School Safety Committee Chairs
• Represent safety on the Board Risk Management Committee
• Supervise the Safety and Program Manager.
• Lead the OBUSA Crisis Response Team and assist in the management of OBUSA resources during critical incidents
• Support incident response at Schools, and interface with the crisis communication consultant as required
• Lead the development and maintenance of OBUSA’s incident investigation methodology and procedures
• Work with Schools and OBUSA Risk Management Counsel to provide oversight of significant incidents
• Lead incident investigations in collaboration with individual Schools as required
• Review and approve New Program Plans, ensuring appropriate risk management procedures and alignment with our mission and Theory of Change (TOC)
• Support the administration and implementation of nationally aligned program models throughout the OB system in the US
• Support access and belonging principles across the student course experience, including program admissions and safety, to expand participation, strengthen belonging, and improve outcomes for marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Safety and Program Director

Director

• Manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects and funders
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
• Move prospects through the full fundraising lifecycle
• Close gifts and secure commitments
• Maintain an accurate grants calendar and relationship records
• Identify and qualify new foundation and corporate funders
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects
• Research and prepare high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to develop accurate budgets
• Develop compelling proposals and ensure submissions are strategic

Institutional Giving Director

Chief Marketing Officer

• Own integrated campaign planning in support of brand strategy.
• Create new and expanded capacity within network Schools by positioning Outward Bound as a valued educational partner to families, schools, and community-based organizations.
• Strengthen a leading-edge research and development engine to continuously improve program quality and outcomes.
• Lead paid and performance strategy across owned and organic channels.
• Direct agency partners on media planning and reporting; extend coordination to influencer and direct-buy opportunities when applicable.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure that enables Schools and external partners to create higher-quality content, providing storyboarding guidance, asset standards, and production resources.
• Drive earned media and brand visibility strategy by proactively identifying opportunities to reach new audiences.

Marketing Director

Manager

• Manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate prospects
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
• Move prospects through the full fundraising lifecycle
• Close gifts and secure commitments that advance Outward Bound USA priorities
• Maintain an accurate grants calendar and relationship records
• Identify and qualify new foundation and corporate funders
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects
• Research and prepare high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and stewardship materials

Safety and Program Director

Institutional Giving Director

Marketing Director

Institutional Giving Manager