Program Safety Manager Jobs

Job Title: Program Safety Manager

Department: Operating

Location: Remote. This position requires an ability to travel up to 40%

Reports To: Senior Outings Manager of Safety and Emergency

Supervises: n/a

Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Scope: Under the direction of the Senior Outings Manager of Safety and Emergency, the Outings Safety & Emergency Manager helps maintain, implement, and oversee risk management and safety systems for all outings within the Sierra Club, including extensive outdoor recreation and education programs. The Manager works with volunteers and staff across programmatic and administrative areas of the organization, including National Outings, Inspiring Connection Outdoors, Local Outings and Chapters, Volunteer Groups, and others to ensure appropriate safety practices, policies, and protocols are in place and followed. Provides risk management support as directed. Manages technical systems to track and maintain data and other relevant information. Develops and maintains internal and external contacts to enable work and facilitate risk management throughout the Sierra Club. Manages the development and implementation of safety and security resources and policies for organizational outings and travel.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• Prior experience in safety and risk and program management of outdoor recreation programs and activities including experience with youth programs, including management experience. This includes developing itineraries and curricula, training, risk evaluations and assessment, program oversight and policy development and implementation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track multiple priorities. Advanced understanding of information systems and desktop productivity applications.
• Experience working under pressure, dealing with life/death situations and managing critical situations. Ability to maintain and protect personal and organizational information with adequate discretion, and to employ sound judgment during difficult incidents. Shows leadership experience managing crisis response, exhibits poise and maturity in complex and challenging situations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of safety and risk management protocols and practices. This includes industry standards and best practices, and the application of practical operations and strategic treatment of mission, risk, liabilities, and duty of care toward high quality programs.
• Ability to hold highly sensitive and confidential information. Excellent judgment and a high level of discretion, especially when handling sensitive and/or confidential information. Working knowledge of the legal and social implications of maintaining confidentiality. Operates in accordance with reporting and disclosure practices.
• Equity Analysis and Practice. You are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at work. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, comfort and experience with training and working with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills in working with the public, volunteers, and staff.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:

• B.A. degree in Business and Outdoor Recreation, Program Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience chairing committees and managing team and taskforce project management.
• Experience developing safety policy materials.
• Experience traveling and working internationally.
• Prior experience working with volunteers and working within diverse working groups.
• Experience with public speaking.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 based on a Region 2 work location. A lower starting salary may apply for remote based hires.

The Sierra Club offers a competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.

This is a category 5 exempt, represented position.

Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.

To Apply

Please submit your resume here.

The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

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