Community Programs Coordinator

Who We Are Located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, Mohonk Preserve is New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve.

We manage over 8,200 acres of mountain cliffs, forests, fields and streams through four integrated programs – Conservation, Education, Stewardship, and Visitor Experience – and welcome over 300,000 members and visitors each year who come to hike, run, rock climb, boulder, bike, enjoy winter recreation and experience nature.

Based in a vibrant university community, Mohonk Preserve offers a great working environment in one of New York’s greenest counties, with all-season recreation, access to Preserve lands, a dynamic, committed team of conservation professionals and long legacy of conducting ecological research and environmental education.

The Preserve is also the “Home of the Gunks,” one of America’s premier rock-climbing destinations.

Our Mission & Vision Our mission is to protect the northern Shawangunk Ridge and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world.

Mohonk Preserve supports thriving and resilient natural environments that are welcoming to all who explore, play and work here, and those who seek peace, wellbeing and inspiration amid its lands.

To read more about our Vision and learn more about the Preserve visit Our Core Values Teamwork: We trust each other and value collaboration and accountability.

Transparency: We are clear, honest and ethical in our decision-making and communications.

Belonging: We welcome everyone and treat all with respect and compassion.

Exploration: We value curiosity, education and innovation as pathways to learning and growth.

Stewardship: We are committed to responsibly stewarding Mohonk Preserve in service to the land and the community.

About the Position: We are seeking a Community Programs Coordinator to administer education programs dedicated to fostering community understanding, appreciation, and protection of the environment.

This position promotes conservation and scientific literacy through immersive educational initiatives, including public, youth, outreach, and school group field study programming.

The responsibilities of this position will evolve as the needs of the Preserve evolve.

The position is supervised by the Associate Director of Community Education and requires working closely with other Conservation & Community Education department and Mohonk Preserve staff.

If you are excited about Environmental Education and engaging the community, we’d like to meet you!

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations – see Job Description for full details: Public Programming – 60%: Develop and coordinate all public programming including teaching, scheduling, securing presenters, volunteers, appropriate spaces, and serving as the primary Public Program contact.

Actively participate in our Public Programs to ensure quality program delivery and overall experience; setup and cleanup; registration; ensure all program-related services are provided on time and at the highest quality; ensure Preserve policies are followed and enforced; respond to questions and address logistical needs.

Teaching – 15%: Teach on-land field study programs for school groups focused on local habitats, flora, and fauna, in rotation with other Community Education staff.

Collaborate on the creation and development of lesson plans, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery.

Teach outreach and youth programs in rotation with other Community Education staff.

Coordinating Youth Programs – 10%: Serve as the primary coordinator for execution of current and future youth programs, including summer camp.

Outreach – 5%: Attend and table at community events (such as festivals, farmers markets, STEM events, etc.). Work with the Preserve’s Marketing & Communications department to advertise and promote youth and public programs.

Monitor registration of both program areas to determine the need for strategic promotional marketing pushes to boost enrollment/attendance.

Administration – 10%: Monitor and manage Community Education’s programmatic/participant data in the organization’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Maintain accurate records, contribute program statistics and highlights to demonstrate departmental reach and impact; provide content for quarterly and annual program updates and reports.

Engage in strategic planning for both the department and the organization.

What You’ll Bring: At Mohonk Preserve, our priority is finding the best candidate for the job.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the qualifications or have a less traditional background.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Outdoor Education, Natural Sciences or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three years of experience teaching about or interpreting the natural world.

Self-starter with ability to coordinate and implement programs (from concept to implementation) and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Capacity to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people, build relationships, be diplomatic and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the dynamics of a complex organization.

Experience working in partnership with educational institutions or community organizations.

Experience working with youth, volunteers, and adults.

Proficiency using a variety of technological systems including Microsoft Office 365 applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or database experience, Summer Camp registration systems, remote work platforms (Teams, Zoom), and project management tools.

Commitment to ensuring that all people are respected and welcomed at Mohonk Preserve.

Willingness to work occasional irregular hours, including some weekends, evenings and/or holidays.

Bonus If… Bi-lingual.

Experience working with non-profit and/or environmental organizations.

Experience working at summer camp.

Knowledge base of the natural and cultural history of the region.

Experience overseeing interns and volunteers.

Total Rewards Package: This is a permanent, full-time position with a generous benefits package including health insurance (with substantial employer contribution toward premium), retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick time and other paid time off.

Salary: $60,500 Mohonk Preserve membership for the duration of the position Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including length of employment.

Location: Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY.

Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land.

This position requires a minimum of three days in the office.

Generally standard working hours, with some flexibility, to be coordinated with the supervisor.

Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.

Physical Demands: Frequently uses a computer keyboard, reads, writes.

Frequently works outdoors Ability to traverse and navigate back-country, off-trail land conditions of varying, sometimes rugged, mountain terrain while carrying 20 lbs.

of equipment for extended periods.

Requires standing, walking, hiking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying equipment, sometimes for an extended period of time.

Events indoors or outdoors outside standard office hours and in other locations around the Preserve.

How to Apply: Email your resume and a one-page cover letter tying your experience to specifics in the job responsibilities and 3 professional references (include phone and email) by July 11, 2025 to: with the subject line “Community Programs Coordinator application.” Job Description No phone calls please.

Anticipated start date of this position is mid-August 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Mohonk Preserve is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to creating a culture where employees from various backgrounds can thrive and support our mission.

Mohonk Preserve encourages applications from women, minorities and/or other underrepresented groups.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who require them based on disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and religion.

Accommodations are meant to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions without imposing an undue hardship on our operations.

If you require an accommodation, please contact human resources.

This job announcement is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.

There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.