Title : FourCornersConservationProgram Coordinator Date: March 2024

Starting Salary : The starting the $22.93 – 23.62 /hour range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to endure internal salary equity.

Location: Durango, CO

Status: Regular,Full-Time,Non- Exempt

BenefitEligible :Health,Vision,Dental,Long-TermDisability,Retirement,PaidTimeOff perPersonnel Policies

Reportsto: AdultPrograms Manager

Program Summary:

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy,thatisbuiltonthelegacyoftheCivilianConservationCorps(CCC)thatoperatedfrom1933–1942.SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands.

While serving with SCC , members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmentalstewardship.Programsaredevelopedusingastepladderapproachtoprovideaprogressionof skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to: Recruit and select corps members and crew leaders for all Adult and Veterans Fire Corps crews; Participate in the planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support and mentor all field staff, including seasonal field supervisors, crew leaders and members; Ensure crews are both supported and preparedtomaintainsafety,programintegrity,andqualityprojectsinthefield.Bothofficeandfieldoperations are required by this position and a flexible schedule is a must! The Programs Coordinator reports to theAdultPrograms Manager.

Outcomes&Functionsof Position:

Recruiting,InterviewingandSelectionofCorpsMembersand Leaders

· Workaspart ofanSCCrecruitingandmemberdevelopmentteam to developandimplementa recruitment strategy

· Participateinrecruitingvisitstoschools,communitypartners,careerfairs, etc.

· Coordinateandcompleteinterviewing,selection,andplacementof100-150corpsmembers annually.

· CompleteCrewLeaderandCrewLeaderDevelopmentProgram(CLDP)hiring,includingwritingposition descriptions, screening applicants, and offering positions.

· Workinanofficesetting.Facilitateandmanagethesubmissionofallparticipanthiring,program,and AmeriCorps paperwork

ProgramOversightandField Support

· Overseeandmentorstaffinthefield.Providetechnicalexpertise,guidance, andemotionalsupporttocrew leaders in the field. Identify positive working solutions to crew management issues for leaders.

· Ensureprojectqualityandquantitybyprovidingtechnicalassistancetoandaccountabilityofcrewleadersin the field

· Modelriskmanagementproceduresinthefieldtocreateasafeworking environment

· Manageandparticipateinleaderdebriefsaftereach hitch

· EnforceallSCCpoliciesand procedures

· Comfortabilityandflexibilitywithanever-shiftingwork schedule

· Respondtocrewemergencysituationsandparticipateinanon-callsystemforcrewsinthe field

· Coordinateregularfieldvisitswithprogramstaffas needed

· Reviewincidents,workerscompclaimsandprocessaccordinglyasperConservationLegacy protocols

Developmentand Training

· Work with SCC staff to design, coordinate, and instruct in-house training of crew leaders and program participantsincludingtechnicaltrails,crosscut,chainsaw,mentalhealth,administrative,WildernessFirstAid, leadership, and facilitation skills

· Beingarolemodelandmentor,providingencouragementguidelinesandsupervisionstoleaders throughout

the9-weektrainingperiodandcontinuingintothefield season

· Developandmaintainpartnershipswithcommunityandproject partners

General Administration

· WorkcloselywiththeadministrativestafftoensurecomplianceofpaperworktasksandAmeriCorps requirements for yourself, leaders, and corps members

· Managemultipledatabasesforrecruitment, selection,in-seasonmanagement,andexitingof participants

· Workwithinanestablishedprogrambudget;managecreditcards,receipts,andfinancial reporting

· AssistwithensuringleaderandCLDPcomplianceofcreditcard reconciliations

· AssistAdultProgramsManagerandDirectorwithyear-end reports

· Collect,manage,anddisperseprogrampaperwork.Verifyaccuracyofallpaperworkincludingtimesheets, post hitch accomplishments, photos, etc.

Organizational Advocacy

· Successfullyengages,leads,andsupportsaninclusiveworkenvironmentforthoseofunderrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.

· Leadsand/orparticipatesinorganizational-wideteams,projectsandinitiativesthatsupporttheworkofthe Strategic Plans goals.

· ReportsanypotentialcomplaintswithintheorganizationasidentifiedinthePersonnelPolicy Manual.

· Assistsorleadsotherresponsibilities,as assigned.

Other“Hats”YouMayWear :CustomerService,RelationshipDevelopment,Marketing,Administrative, Supervision or Mentorship to Others, Facilitator, Trainer, Facilities, Human Resources, Supervisor

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Qualifications:

· Abilitytosuccessfullyworkinafluid,changingwork environment.

· AbilitytooperateMicrosoftOfficeprogramsandapplications,orsimilar platforms.

· Abilitytokeepothers andoneself, inremotelocations,accountableto expectations.

· ValidDriver’sLicenseandInsurableDrivingRecordperPersonnel Policies.

· Mustbeabletopasstheorganization’scriminalhistorycheck requirements.

· Exhibitstheabilitytoeffectivelycollaboratewithdiverseteamsorwithavarietyofpopulations,including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities.

· Minimumof3yearsofexperienceinyouthdevelopment,conservationcorps,orrelated field.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experienced skill level in all or most of the following: trail construction and maintenance, crosscut and chainsawoperationandmaintenance,fencing,herbicideapplication,GIS,frontcountryandbackcountry travel

· Priorexperiencewithplanning,teachingorfacilitatingtrainingsfortheabove skills

· ExperienceleadingConservationCorpsprograms,members,oradministrative systems

· MaintainaB-LevelorhigherSawCertificationto leadorassist insaw trainings forLeaders,Adult Crewsand Veterans Fire Corps (VFC) Crews

OtherCompetenciesDesiredforthisPosition’sSuccess :ManageComplexity,Resourceful,Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

To Apply:

1. SendCover letter and resumetoKristen Barrettat kbarrett@conservationlegacy.org

2. CoverLetter Must Include:

Subjectlineincludes“Applicant_(Your Name)”.

Cover Letter must include a response to the following: Provide some examples of your experienceeffectivelyworkingwithdiversecommunities,includingthosespecifictoBlack, Indigenous, People of Color, and other underrepresented populations, in personal or professional context.

3. We will begin reviewing applications the week of April 15th,with a flexible start date, ideally May of 2024.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation,protectedveteranstatus,disabilitystatus,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,marital status,geneticinformation,oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw.Wealsoconsiderqualifiedapplicants regardlessofcriminalhistories,consistentwithlegalrequirements.Ifyouneedassistanceand/orareasonable accommodationdue to adisability duringapplicationor recruitingprocess,please sendarequest tothe hiring manager.

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Adult Program Coordinator, SCC Four Corners Durango