DC Metro Area Program Coordinator - Staff

Job Description

 

Job Title: DC Metro Area Program Coordinator

Reports to: DC Metro Area Program Manager

Status: Full-Time Exempt, Permanent 

Salary: $48,000 - $54,000 Annually 

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid-Remote) 

 

Position Summary:

The Student Conservation Association provides an array of programs for young people across the country. This position will work in support of team-based, Urban Green programs in the greater Washington, DC area. These outdoor conservation programs are geared primarily towards high school students, young adults (18+), and young adult leaders (21+). 

The Program Coordinator role will ensure that these teams run smoothly and are supported by taking on a variety of administrative, hiring, and logistical tasks necessary for executing programs. This person helps ensure that Crew Leaders are equipped for the program work scheduled, safety procedures, logistical service/program delivery needs, and mandatory internal record-keeping and administrative requirements. The Program Coordinator will support conservation work which may include, but is not limited to, trail work, invasive plant management, urban and community forestry, and urban agricultural projects.  

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for helping model, facilitate, and build an inclusive Urban Green Program. This position reports to the Program Manager for the DC Metro Area Urban Green Program. This position will primarily be remote (either working from home or field-based), with occasional days in our Arlington, VA office. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

External Engagement

• Represent DC Metro Area Urban Green Program at SCA and other events. 
• Assist DC Metro Area Program Manager to build relationships with community organizations and land partners on a local level.

Recruiting & Onboarding 

• Assist with orientation and training of Crew Leaders to prepare them for their position.  
• Provide leaders and members with necessary supplies and other logistical support.  
• Provide leaders and members with necessary tool knowledge to complete work projects. 
• Responsible for assisting HR as requested with the in-person onboarding requirements of crew leaders and members.  
• Assist with the recruitment and enrollment of leaders and members, which may include attending events outside normal work hours.  
• Assist with interviewing and selection of members and leaders.  

Program Planning & Delivery

• Help manage leader project delivery to ensure compliance with administrative and curriculum checklists.  
• Plan and organize project logistics prior to program start with agency partners.  
• Work with the Program Manager to review program plan and ensure necessary preparations and monitoring plans are completed. 
• Assist SCA’s Training Department with member and leader training. 
• Manage the SCA DC tool cache: