LA Conservation Corps · 1 day ago
Program Coordinator - ELA
East Los Angeles Site - Los Angeles, CA 90023
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $79K/yr
2+ years expLA Conservation Corps is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk young adults develop themselves. The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing the mission of the organization by developing the educational and work skills of corpsmembers and managing various aspects of the City Plants Program.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Is accountable for establishing a safe working environment where no industrial injuries occur that can be attributed to negligence, carelessness, and/or inappropriate safety practices
Conducts regular program meetings to ensure that operations and program goals are being met
Participates in weekly management team meetings
Works and communicates with program sponsors, local Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), and other public and private agencies to guarantee scheduled goals are met
Supervises, inputs and reviews data and documentation, and manages TreesForLA data and provides customer service
Assists Senior Program Director in managing program activities and the overall management of annual budgets for assigned programs
Helps develop specific program/project budgets and manage associated fiscal resources
Enters and monitors contracts budgets (via ABM) periodically to ensure appropriate expenditures are within contract guidelines
Responsible for supervising individuals who report to this position
Responsible for program deliverables, goals, and outcomes
Appropriates human and material resources to ensure the projects are completed successfully and within the budget
Works in conjunction with the Senior Program Director to secure necessary resources for proper department functionality
Oversees the advanced monthly scheduling of work crews to insure a seamless flow of work for short-, mid- and long-term planning
Works with management to foster new funding and fee-for-service contract opportunities. In conjunction with helping to develop cost estimates on work opportunities
Manages the data operating system, including data backup, periodic system checks, upkeep and maintenance of office equipment
Organizes special projects and community tree plantings as requested by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. This may consist of hosting weekend events for tree distributions in the City of Los Angeles, as requested by our partner agencies
Ensures staff and programs meet departmental and program goals
Ensures Corpsmember development by working with the management team to develop Corpsmembers both personally and professionally on the work site
Provides support in Corpsmember training in conjunction with Corpsmembers
Encourages and provides education in horticulture skills
Supervises young people in the completion of work projects which include data entry, nursery maintenance, tree care and nursery development
Oversees and not limited to 5 or more crew supervisors
Other duties may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills; characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action
Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written); characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication
Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds
Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility, and dependability
Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others
Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness
Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations
Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project
Ability to explain policies, procedures, directions and represent the Corps' philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public
Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals
Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others
Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
Ability to work independently
Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, software and Internet research
High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential
Uses good judgment, evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes
Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible
Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission
High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; AA and/or bachelor's degree preferred AND at least two (2) years of experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
Proficiency in using and providing instruction for tools appropriate for various work projects
Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed
Standard multi-media first aid certification. If you do not currently possess a standard multi-media first aid certification, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring this position to secure it
Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment
California Driver's License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California
If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes validation of a California Class C Driver's License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California
Reference checks will be conducted; employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references
Preferred
AA and/or bachelor's degree preferred
Previous experience working in the non-profit or public sector preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.
3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and 80 hours of sick time accrued per year.
401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.
Company
LA Conservation Corps
The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success by providing them with job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
R&S Kayne Foundation
2024-10-02Grant
Leadership Team
Pablo Garcia-Hernandez
Chief Program Officer
Scott Minkow
Chief Development Officer
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