Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College is a 1,189-acre nature sanctuary located near Wolf Lake, Indiana, dedicated to providing:

• Environmental education for people of all ages, from preschool through college and adulthood.
• A natural sanctuary for Northern Indiana’s plants and animals,
• A setting for creating opportunities that benefit the human body and spirit while not exploiting the land or excessively disturbing its ecosystems,

Merry Lea is a leader in environmental education. Over 6,000 children and youth visit the nature center each year for innovative PreK to 12 programs. Merry Lea’s relationship with Goshen College enables it to provide innovative collegiate educational experiences, and to serve as a field station for interdisciplinary environmental research.
Goshen College seeks an Interim Managing Director who will closely support the Interim Executive Director to manage and support programming at Merry Lea in its education and public outreach purposes. The Interim Managing Director provides leadership for budget preparation, financial planning, and operations, in support of the teaching, research and outreach purposes of Merry Lea. They are also expected to provide supervision for the administrative assistant, and the communications manager, and directors of some program areas as assigned. The Interim Managing Director supports the Interim Executive Director to represent Merry Lea in community relations and the promotion of the center and its programs, and serves as an advocate for Merry Lea’s mission within the campus community, the faith community, and Merry Lea’s service areas.
This is a 75% – 100% time benefit-eligible position for the remainder of the 2025-26 fiscal year (ending June 30, 2026). The successful candidate may be considered for a permanent role at Merry Lea.

QUALIFICATIONS — REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business, environmental education, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ leadership experience in a non-profit setting.
• A high level of written and oral communication skills; organizational skills; computer skills (word processing, database management, spreadsheets)
• Ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse group of people, including faculty, staff, visitors, donors and administrators
• Record of successful fiscal management in a non-profit setting.

QUALIFICATIONS — PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working in environmental education
• non-profit management experience

TRAVEL & SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• Local, regional and national travel required (25–50%)
• Regular participation in evening and weekend events
• Must be able to navigate diverse environments, including buildings not fully ADA accessible
• Physical Demands
• Prolonged periods of sitting and screen use
• Frequent phone and in-person communication
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., event materials, displays)
• Occasional movement across campus and off-site venues

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily on-site in an office setting
• Travel to meet donors in a variety of environments (indoor/outdoor, private/public spaces)
• Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed
  All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may be modified at the discretion of the supervisor. Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.