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Environmental Career Center · 1 month ago

Youth Program Coordinator

Bozeman, MT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $23/hr

Environmental Career Center is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) to support all Montana Conservation Corps youth program activities. The YPC will manage daily operations, coordinate logistics and recruitment events, and provide field support during the summer months, ensuring compliance with policies and effective communication among program staff.

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Responsibilities

Support the youth programs’ Leaders, including ongoing training, feedback, and contribution to behavior management strategies or discipline, and periodic written evaluation of leader performance

Attend and lead school visits, community events and career fairs during the spring season to support youth engagement and recruitment efforts

Attend and support statewide trainings when requested

Conduct regular debriefs with Leaders, ensuring high quality implementation of MCC leadership development programming and curriculum; is familiar with MCC program objectives as well as education and training curriculum

Collect and submit paperwork in a timely fashion, paperwork includes: site visit reports, project accomplishments, hitch reports, incident reports, discipline documentation, timesheets, photos, and program evaluations

Assist with planning and implementing of all program operations as requested

Cultivate a welcoming environment for all members and staff

Provide project oversight and technical support throughout the LDP and field season which includes leading field skills and tools training and providing ongoing support to leaders with technical skills

Work with partner agencies and organizations to develop Project Information Sheets and coordinate project work to communicate with crews the specific details regarding project logistics

Instill a culture of professionalism and care, cultivate safety awareness within crews; ensure compliance with MCC policies and safety standards within all crews

Visit youth crews in the field to provide guidance, technical/programmatic support, and assistance to Leaders as well as ensure that activities are in compliance with MCC policies/procedures, and that project accomplishments meet project partner expectations. Field visits will involve traveling and camping overnight with crews

Coordinate and organize gear and tool cache inventory systems and usage

Manage and maintain vehicle fleet in conjunction with the Youth Program Manager

Participate in an emergency On-Call schedule, coordinating response to issues in the field and providing emotional and behavioral support to leaders and participants

Qualification

Youth program supportTechnical skillsLeadership experienceGoogle SuiteWilderness First-Aid/CPRCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

At least two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experience

Minimum age of 21

Previous leadership experience, skills, or training

Previous experience working with youth in a developmental, recreation or school setting

Effective written and oral communication skills, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient with Google Suite

Ability to work as a team member

Relevant technical skills including trail maintenance and construction, fencing, habitat restoration, and other natural resource work

Ability to pass a Criminal History Check

A valid driver's license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and drive a company vehicle

This position may require occasional overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, including some evenings and weekends, as well as periodic tent camping for up to 10 days at a time

May be required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and to hike up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain