Urg Summer Program Coordinator - Bandelier Or Taos

ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC), located in New Mexico, is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico’s youth and young adults. We are a stepping stone to new opportunities and we inspire Corps members to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corpsmembers discover the potential for leading healthy, productive lives.

Position Type: Seasonal, full time, exempt. Schedules will vary based on crews assigned. Typical schedule is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with additional time as required by program responsibilities.

Salary: $19.00 hourly, overtime eligible with pre-approval from program manager.

Benefits: All benefits as provided for in RMYC staff manual

Reports to: URG Conservation Program Manager

Dates: May 6th, 2024 to August 2nd, 2024 (Exact dates may change due to project partner needs, funding availability, or other situations that may arise)

Location: Based out of Taos, NM with travel around the Upper Rio Grande Region including Bandelier National Monument.

POSITION PURPOSE: The role of the Upper Rio Grande Summer Coordinator is to ensure proper functioning of summer crew logistics in accordance with RMYC guidelines and the philosophy of Positive Youth Development (PYD). The coordinator will oversee multiple projects and crews, support the personal and professional development of crew members, and promote a culture of safety at all times, all while supporting Crew Supervisors in meeting expectations of project quality and efficiency.

We are hiring for two (2) summer coordinators: one for our Taos crews, and one for our Bandelier crews.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Coordination

  • Care for and coordinate projects and partnerships for summer season crews

  • Communicate with project partners to ensure timely completion of project activities and outcomes

  • Regularly communicate project timelines to Crew Leaders, Crews, and Program Manager

  • Work closely with Program Manager in tracking and management of vehicles, tools, supplies, and equipment

  • Provide general oversight for program operations

  • Provide general risk management oversight and communicate risk management issues with Crew Leaders and Program Manager

• Personnel Management and Training

  • Directly supervise, coach, and guide crew Leaders, ensuring Professional Youth Development, professional and efficient crew operations, and the fulfillment of RMYC mission

  • Communicate and manage corpsmember performance or behavioral issues with Crew Leaders

  • Collaborate with RMYC Training Department on weekly education session design and coordination

  • Provide technical training for Summer Program in areas of expertise – trail construction and maintenance

techniques, habitat/wetland restoration, erosion control, invasive species removal, historic preservation, environmental education, community garden construction, community outreach and/or tool use/maintenance

• Administrative Duties

  • Coordinate completion of project reporting (Project Impact Forms) on summer crews to inform bi- weekly reports

  • Assist crew leaders in tracking and coding all projects, expenses, and in-kind contributions

  • Review and approve timesheets for Crew Members and Crew Leaders

  • Complete paperwork with accuracy and efficiency

• Other responsibilities

  • Participate in staff and program meetings

  • Substitute for Crew Leaders when necessary

  • Work with other staff members on a variety of events and projects

  • Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Knowledge

• Familiarity with public land managing agencies and conservation work

• Advanced skill level in all or most of the following: trail construction and maintenance, landscaping, fencing, and hand tool use and maintenance

• Knowledge of local community, regional contacts, and agency partnerships

Experience

• Experience with positive youth development and working with youth ages 17-25

• Experience working with young people, preferably in an outdoor and/or experiential setting.

• Experience overseeing staff and projects

Skills

• Exemplary organizational skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good group facilitation skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds

• Good mentoring and problem-solving skills

• The ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with all levels in the Corps organization and the external community – tailoring communication effectively for different groups and stakeholders

• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.

• An open, inclusive, team-oriented work style and ability to collaborate with senior leadership team at all locations

Preferred Experience / Education / Certification:

• College/vocational/ technical degree in education, natural resources, youth development or a related field

• Three or more seasons of experience in a youth conservation corps or similar field

• Two or more years (or seasonal equivalent) of supervisory experience

Travel Requirements:

• Periodic overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, inclusive of weekend and evening hours

Physical Activities and Requirements

• To successfully perform essential functions, the URG Summer Coordinator is required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. The URG Summer Coordinator may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on an infrequent basis. He/she must be able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer and reach with hands and arms. The URG Summer Coordinator may be required to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. The ability to drive an organizational vehicle is also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Considerations

• Pre-employment background check will be required which may include the requirement that the applicant be fingerprinted for a FBI background check.

• Minimum 21 years of age

• Must have an insurable driving record

• RMYC staff are expected to participate in regular volunteer service activities.

To apply:

Please visit our website (www.youthcorps.org) to submit your application which should include a resume and cover letter. For any questions, please contact Darien Fernandez, Conservation Program Director, at Darien@youthcorps.org.

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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is available to all and we will not discriminate or refuse services to any staff or member because of perceived or actual race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, military service or pregnancy.

RMYC is a drug free workplace. All RMYC positions depend upon funding availability.