Careers with Trackers Earth

Role - The President of Global Programs oversees the general management and strategy of all program areas, which includes program development, delivery, and evaluation, as well as fiscal and budget management, strategic program growth and development, knowledge management, and all external relationship management.

The President of Global Programs holds all program business operations accountable to the stakeholders and company policies for Trackers Earth.

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

P&L Responsibility

• Drive company program results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the CFO, CEO and other key executive team members
• Partner with the CFO to achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, mergers and acquisitions, systems, safety, risk management, reporting, and controls
• Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance, and profitability
• Works with other executive leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation programs

Managing and Growing the Business

• Work closely with the senior management team to create, implement and roll out program plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems, and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitably and efficiencies within Trackers Earth
• Assist executive team members in creating, growing, and building a world class, industry leading organization
• Contribute to and support the development of Trackers Earth’s overall strategic direction and Annual Review and Plan of Operations
• Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes
• Provide accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the company
Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes
• Provide leadership, strategy, and management for the entire Global Programs Division
• Collaborate with the executive team and department managers to establish annual budgets for division and departments
• Manage all aspects of divisional budget; revenue, labor, and operational expenses
• Analyze and report on performance indicators, financial statements, and sales reports
• Guide and lead all aspects of program development; identify courses and curriculum for season, size of programs, and marketing efforts
• Review all participant feedback and manage data accordingly; feedback to staff and programs
• Lead all program implementation across program lines; staffing, sites, transportation, risk management, materials, budget, maintenance, communication, productivity, results, and overall performance
• Partner with marketing team to enhance brand presence in all markets Lead and manage all new program lines of business including entering into new markets; including marketing, site management, and transportation plans (partnering with the Director of Transportation)
• Build Trackers Earth’s profile and visibility through external industry events and Trackers Earth events
• Lead all aspects of site management including; leases of site, gear, vehicles, building, and land

People and Culture

• Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Supervise all regional program staff
• Manage staff performance management, development, and engagement for division and departments
• Lead and partner with HR to execute program staffing plans
• Model integrity and support Trackers Earth’s mission, vision, and values

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• MBA Preferred
• 15+ years of experience in progressively growing leadership roles
• 7+ year experience in leading and operating educational programming (or demonstrable equivalent)
• Proven experience managing products and programs along with associated
• P&L responsibility
• Experience growing in new markets across the US and/or abroad
• Mergers and acquisitions experience
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the outdoor adventure industry is a plus
• Completed Vaccinations for COVID-19 (verification required)

Compensation

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About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.

Role - The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of Trackers Earth, direct the business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and negotiations of financial management and reporting, and create forecasts predicting future growth. This also includes obtaining and maintaining investor relations and partnership compliance.

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, company reports, tax returns, and any other required reports
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets
• Reviews the planning process and suggests improvements to current methods
• Analyzes operations to identify areas of opportunity
• Works with the Leadership team to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and B2C strategies
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas
• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion

Qualifications & Requirements

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• 10+ years of experience in financial management is required
• 7+ years management experience
• Proven experience with financial modeling and business growth expansion analysis
• Experience with real estate development, shared service organizations, and build or buy benchmarking
• Experience working in B2C business (retail, consumer products, education, and the like)
• Hands on experience directing dashboard creation
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong data analytic skills and experience
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the outdoor adventure industry is a plus
• Completed Vaccinations for COVID-19 (verification required)

About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.

Trackers Earth is a youth organization that inspires kids to navigate real challenges. We believe they can truly contribute, developing the grit and character they need to thrive! Kids learn old-school outdoor skills: wilderness survival, farm craft, wild foraging, fishing, martial arts, boating, and more. All this in immersive camps and programs filled with epic story and adventure.

Job Summary

As the Extended Camp Coordinator you will supervise and guide our  Extended Care programing for campers. Act as Assistant Site Supervisor for your check-in and check-out location. Your team assembles in the morning, for the beginning of camp, and in the afternoon, for the end of camp. Your job? To ensure care for kids whose working parents need the extra support of extended camp care. Communicate with families to help resolve needs and support field staff. Mentor Teen Interns who help with morning check-in and afternoon check-out. Teach, as needed, within your respective program.

As the Extended Camp Coordinator, you supervise the Extended Care program and mentor Teen Interns. Your job? Meet with our Teen Interns to coach and provide them feedback, and ensure care for campers whose working parents need the support of extended camp time. Communicate with families to help resolve needs and relay information to field staff.

Trackers Earth serves over 20,000 students each year and is growing. Your efforts contribute to connecting kids to nature, family, community, and many generations beyond us. As the Extended Camp Coordinator you are key to developing our Trackers For Life journey—a program that trains teens, parents, and seniors as outdoor educators and Trackers staff. In this critical role, you join a seasoned, dedicated, and expert team to move outdoor education toward its greater potential. Come guide kids to reclaim childhood, competency, and their connection to the wild!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide all aspects of the morning and afternoon extended camp program
• Provide fun, engaging, and safe experiences for campers and co-workers
• Manage, administer, and run the daily operations of extended camp at your assigned site
• Develop and teach extended activities that reinforce Trackers skills and culture, and that are safe and fun for kids
• Help plan and manage intern and extended camp schedules at your site
• Assist Coordinators with gear and material acquisition
• Model, maintain, and teach proper gear and tool usage, care, and organizational tidiness
• Communicate with guardians about needs, accomplishments, and expectations of campers
• Anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of Trackers Earth campers and families
• Assist in leading, training, managing, and evaluating Interns and Leads for your site 
• Observe and document staff performance evaluations, executing development strategies
• Communicate and document safety and behavior incidents
• Keep and safeguard confidential information

Qualifications:

• Completed Vaccinations for COVID-19 (verification required)
• 2+ years in education or daycare
• Experience with outdoor programs similar to Trackers and/or skills relevant to Trackers programs
• Ability to exercise independent judgment that reflects Trackers policies and protocols, while managing campers and staff in remote locations with limited support
• Ability to coordinate, adapt and plan for complex logistics, and be flexible in working with challenges
• Possess grit, becoming more calm, creative, and proactive when challenged
• Able to stand, bend, squat, climb, lift (up to 50 lbs), hike on and off trail (up to 5 miles) per day 
• Trackers Earth completes pre-employment criminal background & references checks 
• Have the following certifications (or able to complete before starting):
  • CPR/First Aid/Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injector 
  • Food Handlers
  • (ages 18+) Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (OR & WA)
  • (ages 18+) Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - General (CA)

About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.