NH Conservation Corps Coordinator (Staff)

SCA Job Posting

 

Job Title: NH Conservation Corps Education & Individual Placement Coordinator

Reports to: Program Manager - New England

Status: Full-Time Exempt, Permanent 

Salary: $45,000 - $54,000 Annually 

Location: Allenstown, New Hampshire

 

Position Summary

 

Reporting directly to the Program Manager – New England, this position supports SCA programming in New England; including the NH Discover the Power of the Parks Program and other individually placed members throughout New England. The Education/Individual Placement Coordinator plays a crucial role in the program’s success, ensuring the technical, logistical, and administrative tasks associated with the execution of SCA’s various programs in their portfolio are completed. This person ensures Corps Members 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 directly to the New England Program Manager.

 

The Student Conservation Association provides an array of corps and crew programming across the country. SCA New England consists of New Hampshire Conservation Corps (NHCC), MA Corps and individually placed members throughout NH and MA.  This position’s regular work location is based out of the NHCC facility in Allenstown, NH, minimum three days a week, and supervises individually placed members throughout New England. The NHCC is a seven-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 members to dedicate a term of service while gaining experience in the field.

The Education & Individual Placement Coordinator will serve seven broad areas.

• Program Planning and Delivery
• Member Supervision and Compliance
• Member Training and Skills Development
• Member Professional Development
• Supplies and Equipment
• Facilities and Maintenance and Repairs
• Program Administration

 

Roles and Responsibilities

 

Program Planning and Delivery

 

• Recruit, interview and select members for assigned programs throughout New England.
• Serve as the program’s primary liaison for the NH Division of Parks and Recreation’s Discover the Power of Parks program
• Coordinate program logistics and procure educational supplies and equipment.
• Plan and organize program logistics prior to program start.
• Actively assess housing, service, and environmental risks to ensure a safe living and service environment.
• Assist members with scheduling and managing educational programs in compliance with applicable laws, SCA policies and protocols, and AmeriCorps regulations during their term of service.

 

Member Supervision and Compliance

 

• Serve as the program’s education technical advisor and point of contact for the NHCC Interpretive Rangers who provide programming for partners throughout NH.
• In Coordination with the Program Manager, work to supervise, support, and mentor individually placed interns throughout New England.
• Monitor member’s activities ensuring safety, administrative, and program compliance.
• Conduct site visits to assess and ensure the quality of the services performed meets partner standards.
• Report, track, and respond to incidents in accordance with SCA policies and procedures.
• Manage member and program reporting, assuring data integrity is maintained throughout.
• Review and approve member timesheets within timelines set by SCA and AmeriCorps.
• Assist New England branch staff in building local relationships with community organizations.
• Represent SCA at industry-relevant conferences and events.

 

Member Training and Skills Development

• Assure members are trained for the safe, proficient, and effective del