Scion Nonprofit is seeking a visionary Educational Programming Director for our fantastic client, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing conservation initiatives and sharing discoveries through innovative media. A prominent philanthropic organization supports our client’s initiative and collaborates with leading media, science, and philanthropy partners.

This incredible full-time, hybrid opportunity is based in Singapore.

We seek candidates with educational programs, residency and/or fellowship leadership experience, and startup experience in a rapidly scaling environment. company. This director will have the ability to be hands-on while growing/managing a small team and will have very strong communication skills. Ideally, you’ll have worked on sustainability, climate, oceanic/maritime, or sciences programs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Strategic Planning:

• Partner with the Regional Director to align long-term strategies for educator and student programs with the organization's mission and goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term strategies for educational initiatives.

• Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Lead and support a team of program coordinators and staff.

• Oversee curricula and training, focusing on practical science and media experiences.
• Develop and manage a cutting-edge residency program.
• Collaborate with education teams to ensure educational programming leverages other work in the organization, including projects in public programming, digital programming, marine science, and the media
• Design and implement educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Oversee management of innovative media and science curricula and skills training for university undergraduate and graduate students for use during the residency program, other experiential programs, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
• Program evaluations via assessments, feedback, data analysis, etc., to improve outcomes.
• Recruiting, identifying, and orienting new fellows into the program.

• Efficiently manage program budgets.
• Collaborate with the partnerships team to identify funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.

• Lead and manage a team of staff and coordinators in fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve program objectives.

• Represent the organization at conferences and events.
• Build partnerships with governments, educators, and community organizations.

• Efficiently manage program budgets.
• Collaborate with the partnerships team to identify funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, communications, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in educational program management and/or as a residency program director, fellowship director, or similar role, ideally in Oceanic/Maritime education.
• Solid knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations in the APAC region.
• Strong leadership and communication skills. 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. 
• Commitment to environmental conservation and education. 
• Willingness to travel internationally and work occasional evenings or weekends. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  
In addition to offering a competitive base salary, they have an excellent comprehensive health and benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please visit and send your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, and any other information about your candidacy in Microsoft Word online via: https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12083

ABOUT OUR FIRM: 
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.