Headwaters Events Coordinator

Job Type Full-time Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Trout Unlimited Headwaters Youth Education program seeks a dynamic and visionary individual to join our team as the Events Coordinator for Headwaters Youth Programs. This coordinator-level position will play a key role in shaping and leading our youth education initiatives to inspire and empower young people as fly anglers and coldwater conservationists. 

The Coordinator plays a key role in the development and delivery of Trout Unlimited’s Headwaters Programs, a multi-faceted educational outreach program that involves youth and young adults in Trout Unlimited’s conservation mission. The Coordinator works closely with the Headwaters Program’s Managers to promote, grow, and sustain a series of sub-programs within Headwaters known as the Stream of Engagement.  

The Coordinator will play a key role in planning, promoting, and executing TU Expeditions and assisting in-person with 5 Rivers Regional Rendezvous. In addition, the Coordinator will help facilitate youth programming at Regional Rendezvous and CX3, as well as support TU’s 26 national camps, and sustain the engagement of a digital network of event participants and other youth leaders throughout the year.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Strategic Leadership 

• Execute the strategic vision for the Headwaters youth education program  
• Collaborate with staff and volunteer leadership at the chapter, council and NLC levels to integrate youth education initiatives into the overall conservation and engagement strategies. 

Program Development, Implementation, and Budgeting  

• Oversee the design, development and implementation of the programs within TU’s Stream of Engagement  
• In conjunction with the STREAM Education Manager, develop a robust summer TU Expedition program for teens and college students  
• Establish relationships with local TU chapters and communities to establish STREAM Keepers programs as part of the TU Expeditions  
• Track all TU Expedition activities, outcomes, and expenditures and integrate information into TU’s federal grant reporting system  
• Working with the TU Volunteer Governance and Compliance Manager, ensure that all youth-focused staff and volunteers are equipped with the requisite risk management and mitigation skills and tools.  
• In conjunction with the Youth Fly Fishing Programs Manager, support regional four regional college events and one leadership summit  
• Create and distribute communications materials from youth events  

Team Management and Development  

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting cross-functional teamwork, knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous learning 
• Assist with management of the TU Teens Network and support them throughout the year in obtaining their objectives 
• Build and lead a team of two seasonal Expeditions staff members 

Fundraising  

• With support from TU’s development staff and the Headwaters Managers, assist with overall fundraising operations which may include stewarding established individual donors, foundations, and corporations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.  
• At least one year of experience in education, youth outreach organizational development, volunteer management, community organizing or similar work.  
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of identifying needs and responding with strategic action.   
• Creative, strategic and collaborative “problem-solver.” Ability to listen to and reconcile diverse viewpoints/ conflict management skills.  
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.   
• Strong networking and partnership development abilities, with experience collaborating with educational institutions, government agencies, NGOs and community organizations.  
• Exceptional event planning skills. 
• Exceptional writing skills.  
• Detail oriented.  
• Ability and desire to establish and build strong relationships with teammates and diverse partners.   
• Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.    
• Passion for TU’s mission.  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, good sense of humor.  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. 
• Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license required. 
• Background check required 
• Passion for trout and salmon and the places they live. 
• Passion for working with youth, TU’s mission and strong knowledge of fly fishing.  

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