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City of Boulder · 21 hours ago

Junior Ranger Program Coordinator Senior

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$22.98/hr - $33.32/hr

3+ years exp

The City of Boulder is seeking a Junior Ranger Program Coordinator to provide support and leadership in running the Junior Ranger program for teens. This role focuses on team safety, project management, and facilitating educational opportunities while assisting with hiring and training staff.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Leads daily work plan meetings, communicates project goals and details, ensures safety (physical and mental/emotional) and quality, and provides input and feedback for performance evaluations to staff’s supervisor

Coordinates timeframes, equipment and materials for all work projects and acts as a liaison for six natural resource specialist workgroups (Vegetation Management, Ecological Restoration, Trails, Forestry, Rangers, and Agriculture Management) and five conservation crews

Substitutes as a crew lead in the field, supporting youth, volunteer or contract crews with hands-on, spontaneous, timely, onsite field solutions

Supports crews in the field by bringing additional tools or gear; and facilitating clear project site navigation, orientation & task delegation

Plans, organizes, schedules, and helps facilitate a 3-week staff training which includes tool training, leadership, project management, and team development activities for staff team

Directs Crew Leads and Crew Members in the field providing onsite technical training on trail maintenance, rock projects, vegetation management techniques, etc as needed

Openly shares successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth

Assists with outreach and recruitment for the program, including preparing marketing materials and representing OSMP at events

Assists with hiring 15+ Junior Ranger program staff and 100+ youth corps members, ages 14-17, in a 2-month period, including maintaining a highly accurate applicant database of 200+ people

Designs, organizes and schedules environmental educations programs, work projects, and staff trainings for conservation team with 13+ program staff and 90+ team members

Leads the collection and organization of completed work project data and educational components in a report-ready format

Independently performs office and administrative duties including schedules, budgeting, outreach, work planning, entering data into databases, and planning events

Communicates program achievements via website, social media, newsletters, and final report

Explores ideas for extending youth and volunteer program alumni engagement throughout the year and bring ideas to fruition

Qualification

Wilderness First AidYouth DevelopmentNatural Resource ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipTechnical TrainingDriving SkillsSafety ComplianceConversational SpanishCommunication SkillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityMentoring Skills

Required

Ability and desire to work with high schoolers (ages 14-17) and young adults (ages 18+)

Ability and desire to work long days outdoors in the summer, and complete detailed computer work in the fall/winter/spring

Ability to maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history

Ability to hike, carry tools, and move heavy objects (such as large rocks) on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather

Ability to write and speak effectively and courteously to communicate ideas with staff, parents, community members and volunteers, as well as in interviews, recruitment events, emails, newsletters and reports

Ability to report and take personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions

Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a fair, supportive, and cooperative manner

Ability to perform risk and hazard analysis and implement proper safety controls; ability to judge weather conditions. Adheres to department and program policies in regard to safety

Ability and prior experience working collaboratively as part of a team and making joint decisions where all voices are heard

Knowledge of and compliance with all policies, including safety best practices

Knowledge of and ability to identify basic trail elements and structures, and explain why the structures are used

Skill in Leading Others with Emotional Intelligence – identifying the best people for the job, and noticing, interpreting, and anticipating others' concerns and feelings, and communicating empathetically in response

Skill in Project Management - familiar with coordinating events or projects that involve many variables including time, people, resources, guidelines/specifications, and responding to unexpected or additional elements. Ensuring that information is complete and accurate; and agreements are fulfilled. Attention to detail is crucial

Skill in Teamwork - demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information. Working effectively as a member and leader of formal and informal teams

Skill in Taking Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner

Skills and demonstrated experience and efficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and task management software

Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record

Have and maintain an acceptable background check including criminal conviction history

High School diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of experience that includes the following: At least one (1) year of experience working with youth in a job skill development program. At least one (1) year of experience leading or supervising crew leads, youth, and/or volunteers – including writing and presenting performance reviews. At least one (1) year of experience completing natural resource management or land management field tasks in a team environment – including lining out tasks and managing conflict resolution. Previous work experience or education demonstrating an understanding of basic biology, land management, and ecology

Three (3) years of experience driving

Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification

Preferred

Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions by recognizing needs, assessing possible methods to meet needs, and acting on solutions

Ability to customize or differentiate teaching strategies when training new staff, including creative, one-of-a-kind methods

Skill in Instructing and Mentoring - Teaching someone how to do something. Demonstrating commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn

Skill in Flexibility and Adaptability - openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things. Able to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly

Prior experience or training in Mental Health first aid, support and referral to a professional

Wilderness First Responder or higher

Conversational Spanish proficiency

Completed coursework in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Youth Development, Education or a related field