NH Corps Trail and Program Operations Specialist - Staff

Trail and Program Operations Specialist

 

Job Title: Trail and Program Operations Specialist

Reports to: New England Program Manager

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $55,000-$63,000 Annually

Location: Hybrid-Remote; 70% in-person & 30% remote (Allenstown, NH)

 

Position Summary:

The Student Conservation Association provides an array of corps and crew programming across the country. The New Hampshire Conservation Corps (NHCC) based in Allenstown, NH is a 7-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 crew members to dedicate a term of service while gaining experience in the field. NHCC is one of the programs in the SCA New England Branch portfolio. This position is mainly dedicated to NHCC and may also support other programming in the SCA and New England Branch. 

 

The Program & Trail Operations Specialist position ensures that the technical, logistical and administrative tasks associated with the execution of SCA’s various programs in the NHCC portfolio are completed. This person ensures Corps Members, Project Leaders and the Program Assistant 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 to the Program Manager-New England and has multiple direct reports at various levels of responsibility.  

 

Job Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Delivery

• Serve as the program’s primary liaison for service project logistics, tools and materials procurement, and project details for a minimum of three teams serving concurrently at various locations throughout the state.  
• Actively assess project risk to ensure a safe work environment. 
• Schedule and manage rotating projects and respond to last minute changes via clear and timely communication with all stakeholders. 
• Assure service projects are compliant with state conservation laws, permits, and reviews. 

Field Work

• Facilitate operations including; food planning, tools, equipment, and vehicles; 
• Serve as a technical adviser and project support in collaboration with the Program Manager.  
• Directly supervise the program’s Program Assistant, Project Leaders and members  
• Monitor member’s activities to ensure compliance with safety, administrative, and curriculum guidelines.   
• Monitor and assess the quality & technique of the work performed to <