NH Conservation Corps Coordinator (Staff) chez The Student Conservation Association

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Job Title: NH Conservation Corps Education & Individual Placement Coordinator

Reports to: Program Manager - New England

Status: Full-Time Exempt, Permanent 

Salary: $45,000 - $54,000 Annually 

Location: Allenstown, New Hampshire

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Program Manager – New England, this position supports SCA programming in New England; including the NH Discover the Power of the Parks Program and other individually placed members throughout New England. The Education/Individual Placement Coordinator plays a crucial role in the program’s success, ensuring the technical, logistical, and administrative tasks associated with the execution of SCA’s various programs in their portfolio are completed. This person ensures Corps Members are equipped for program delivery; comply with curriculum and AmeriCorps mandates, safety controls, logistical service/program delivery needs, and mandatory internal record-keeping and administrative requirements. This position reports directly to the New England Program Manager.

The Student Conservation Association provides an array of corps and crew programming across the country. SCA New England consists of New Hampshire Conservation Corps (NHCC), MA Corps and individually placed members throughout NH and MA.  This position’s regular work location is based out of the NHCC facility in Allenstown, NH, minimum three days a week, and supervises individually placed members throughout New England. The NHCC is a seven-month AmeriCorps program that trains young adults in the skills of conservation, and leadership through hands-on service at state parks and public lands throughout New Hampshire. The program has a strong partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and operates as an AmeriCorps program allowing members to dedicate a term of service while gaining experience in the field.

The Education & Individual Placement Coordinator will serve seven broad areas.

• Program Planning and Delivery
• Member Supervision and Compliance
• Member Training and Skills Development
• Member Professional Development
• Supplies and Equipment
• Facilities and Maintenance and Repairs
• Program Administration

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Planning and Delivery

• Recruit, interview and select members for assigned programs throughout New England.
• Serve as the program’s primary liaison for the NH Division of Parks and Recreation’s Discover the Power of Parks program
• Coordinate program logistics and procure educational supplies and equipment.
• Plan and organize program logistics prior to program start.
• Actively assess housing, service, and environmental risks to ensure a safe living and service environment.
• Assist members with scheduling and managing educational programs in compliance with applicable laws, SCA policies and protocols, and AmeriCorps regulations during their term of service.

Member Supervision and Compliance

• Serve as the program’s education technical advisor and point of contact for the NHCC Interpretive Rangers who provide programming for partners throughout NH.
• In Coordination with the Program Manager, work to supervise, support, and mentor individually placed interns throughout New England.
• Monitor member’s activities ensuring safety, administrative, and program compliance.
• Conduct site visits to assess and ensure the quality of the services performed meets partner standards.
• Report, track, and respond to incidents in accordance with SCA policies and procedures.
• Manage member and program reporting, assuring data integrity is maintained throughout.
• Review and approve member timesheets within timelines set by SCA and AmeriCorps.
• Assist New England branch staff in building local relationships with community organizations.
• Represent SCA at industry-relevant conferences and events.

Member Training and Skills Development

• Assure members are trained for the safe, proficient, and effective delivery of program services.
• Promote leadership and career development within the team and complete formal evaluations.
• Assist with SCA’s education and risk/safety management curriculum, policy, and protocol development and delivery.
• Additional training, as required, for appropriate program operation and support.
• Hire external trainers as needed.

Member Professional Development

• Model the values of and adhere to SCA, AmeriCorps, and partner policies and protocols.
• Mentor members on the interpersonal skills required for their service term, which includes living and serving in a residential community, delivering educational programs, and interfacing with the public.
• Participation in SCA training and professional development opportunities.

Supplies and Equipment

• Develop an educational supply and equipment purchase plan in alignment with the program budget.
• Assure the educational program materials and equipment cache is organized, secured, inventoried, and compliant with SCA and partner guidelines.
• Perform administrative tasks such as financial reporting, tracking, and expense coding.

Facilities Maintenance and Repairs

• Collaborate with other NHCC/New England staff in training members on NHCC residential community chores and relevant facility operations.
• Ensure upkeep of buildings by modeling proper care and maintenance of facilities.
• In coordination with other NHCC/New England staff complete road sanding & plowing and other routine maintenance of the program's site and facilities.
• Assist local NHCC/New England staff in ensuring all vehicles are properly maintained in accordance with all state and federal laws and SCA policies and procedures.

Program Administration

• Responsible for keeping abreast of internal SCA policies and procedures and AmeriCorps requirements.
• Assist Manager and Sr. Manager in developing systems for ongoing program improvement.
• Maintain alumni relationships, update alumni contact lists and communicate as needed.
• Ensure member timesheets are completed and properly approved
• Complete expense coding, tracking program outputs, program calendar, and writing monthly reports
• Support members with administrative responsibilities such as weekly reports, output tracking, lesson planning, and program evaluation.

 Experience and Qualifications

• 3-6 years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating the skills related to the position.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meet SCA’s standards.
• Ability to live on site in provided housing during critical periods of the season.
• Prior experience supervising young adults in an educational and outdoor setting is strongly preferred.
• Current Wilderness First Aid or higher/ CPR certification or ability to acquire certification.
• Previous education and curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation experience.
• Experience working and supervising in a hybrid work environment is preferred
• Leave No Trace Level Two Instructor and Certified Interpretive Guide are preferred.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office.
• Able to multi-task and troubleshoot in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Milage Reimbursement for work related travel
• 3% match on 401k (after one year)
• On-site housing available
• Food provided during program year

Travel Requirements

• The ability to travel outside for extended periods over various terrain including overnight
• Must have a personal

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.