Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is seeking a Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will Provide strategic leadership and direction for the science, education, and art program team at Schoodic Institute, while working closely with the President as a key member of the management team. He or she will coordinate the activities of research and education staff, and lead the development of new programs and partnerships.
A complete position description with application instructions is available at www.schoodicinstitute.org/about/staff About Schoodic Institute: Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to guide present and future generations to greater understanding and respect for nature by providing research and learning opportunities through its outstanding Acadia National Park setting, unique coastal Maine facilities, and innovative partnership programs. Schoodic Institute is based within Acadia National Park in a bold physical and inspirational location at Schoodic Point. The Institute partners with the National Park Service in support of science and education initiatives throughout the Park and the region and manages the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus. Schoodic Institute is a regional catalyst for ecosystem research and education, linked to Acadia’s powerful opportunity to reach millions of visitors. Education and research at Schoodic Institute are deliberately intertwined, with experts, students, and participants of all ages contributing and learning through innovative Citizen Science projects. Programs at Schoodic Institute focus on improving knowledge of and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while connecting people of all ages to nature through both art and research that informs natural resource managers in a time of rapid environmental change.
