Watersheds and Forestry Program Coordinator
Company: Conservation Legacy
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Title: Watersheds and Forestry Program CoordinatorSalary Range:
The starting salary range for this position will be in the
$40,480-$46,900 per year range, depending on experience, education,
and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated
starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this
position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the
range percentile to ensure internal salary equity. Location:
Harrisonburg, VA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Benefit Eligible:
Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Time
Off Questions? Contact zach @conservationlegacy.org
(zach@conservationlegacy.org%E2%80%AF) Program Summary: Appalachian
Conservation Corps (https://appalachiancc.org/) (ACC) works to
connectyoung peopleto critical conservation service work across
Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia,
Ohio,Maryland, DC,and Pennsylvania.As a corps program,ACC partners
with public land managers to identify, plan and complete projects
that improve public access, habitat quality and economic
development.ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide
network of conservation service organizations founded to move
forward the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Our programs
focus on place-based learning, life skills development,
appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career
development. ACC also provides an opportunity for members to learn
about the local environment, environmental issues and introduces
individuals to recreation and resource management careers. Position
Summary: The Watersheds and Forestry Program Coordinators
(Coordinator or they) primary responsibilities are to: Recruit and
select corps members and crew leaders for all small crews
performing watershed and forestry tasks; Participate in the
planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings;
Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support
and mentor all field staff; Ensure crews are both supported and
prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality
projects in the field; manage project logistics, property access,
mapping, and materials pick up or delivery. Both office and field
operations are required by this position and a flexible schedule is
a must. The position is approximately 40% office-based and 60%
field-based, with field visits that will include overnight stays.
They must be available for emergency trips to the field. The
Watersheds and Forestry Program Coordinator reports to the ACC Crew
Program Director in the Harrisonburg, VA office. The continuation
of this initiative and this position is funding dependent. Outcomes
and Functions of Position:Watersheds and Forestry Crew Leader and
Member Placements
- Assist in developingpositionsfor theWatersheds and
Forestryprogramwith many different project partners.
- Develop, oversee, and evaluatean effective strategy to recruit
and advertise 8-12crew personnel positions, collaborating with
other staff as necessary.
- Monitor and review incoming applications for volume and
quality.
- Interview, select, and onboardCrew Members, collaborating
externally and internallyas necessary.
- Fill all open positions in a reasonable amount of time.
- Collect, compile, and process all required intake and
enrollment materials forCrew Leaders and Members.
- Co-manage with the Individual Placements (IP) program any IPs
that are funded by related agreements and whose roles directly
contribute to the partners larger efforts of the Watersheds and
Forestry program. Training, Field Support, and Development
- Assist in creating and delivering internal orientations and
trainings, intentionally aligning with Conservation Legacys
strategic initiatives.
- Substantially visit, assist, and support crews in the field
proactively and as needed.
- Facilitate and encourage opportunities for Crew Lead and Member
development.
- Attend off-season ACC/Conservation Legacy retreats and
operations development events.
- Continue with technical program-specific education, training,
and industry exposure.
- Build, share and update project maps.
- Ensure saw and herbicide program standards are met. Partner
Support and Position Development
- Work with partner staff contactsto support related programs in
ACCs program footprint- VA, WV, OH, PA, MD, and DC.
- Facilitate crews attendance to technical trainings supported by
partner organizations.
- Facilitate consistent field operations and share best
practices/learning lessons. Program Support and Administration
- Supervise and mentor a cohortofcrews and related IPs.
- Ensure that timesheets are completed promptly and
correctly.
- Enforce and monitor appropriate risk management and all ACC
Policies and Procedures across the program;review, digest, and
follow up on incident reports, vehicle accident reports, and
workers compensation claims.
- Assist with vehicle leasing, remote fleet management, and
remote gear cachemanagement.
- Assist with coordination of program logistics.
- Develop and implementeffective and efficient administrative
systemsfor recruitment, enrollment, management, evaluation, exits,
reporting, andmarketing, working closely with other ACC staff.
- Maintain regular remote communications with crews.
- Facilitate the creation of social media material.
- Collect and compile information for reports and
internal/external news and reports, including but not limited to
AmeriCorps and project performance reporting.
- Collaborate withcrews and staff tomaintain andimprove program
operations and quality.
- Work to maintain high retention and satisfy partners through
regular communication with crews.
- Coordinate, review, and follow up on completion and quality of
intra-crew evaluations. GeneralAdministration
- Participate in staff meetingsand support other staff as
appropriate.
- Abide by Conservation Legacys credit cardholder and spending
policies, including providingproper associated documentation.
Regional and Organizational Support
- Participate inACCsinternal, rotating emergency on-call
system.
- Maintainproductive relationships and interface significantly
with other staff regarding administrative detailsandprogram
items.
- Assist withactivities of other programs of ACC.
- Provide technical knowledge to and build capacity of monitoring
programs and projects in otherareasof Conservation Legacy as
opportunities arise. Other Duties
- Successfully engages, leads and supports an inclusive work
environment for those of underrepresented populations within the
organization and the communities we serve.
- Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams,
projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic
Plans goals.
- Reports any potential harassment or grievances within the
organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.
Organizational Advocacy
- Successfully engages, leads and supports an inclusive work
environment for those of underrepresented populations within the
organization and the communities we serve.
- Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams,
projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic
Plans goals.
- Reports any potential complaints within the organization as
identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.
- Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned. Other
Hats You May Wear: Customer Service, Relationship Development,
Marketing, Administrative, Supervision or Mentorship to Others,
Facilitator, Trainer, Facilities, Human Resources,
SupervisorPhysical Requirements: Conservation Legacy is committed
to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure
that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions
may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours,
ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools
and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis.
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry,
push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an
organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If
you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a
disability during application or recruiting process, please send a
request to the hiring manager.Qualifications:
- Ability to successfully work in a fluid, changing work
environment.
- Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications,
or similar platforms.
- Ability to keep others and oneself, in remote locations,
accountable to expectations.
- Valid Drivers License and Insurable Driving Record per
Personnel Policies.
- Must be able to pass the organizations criminal history check
requirements.
- Exhibits the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse
teams or with a variety of populations, including those
underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC
communities.
- College graduate (Bachelors, at minimum) with coursework in one
or more of the following: ecology, botany, range science, soil
science, wildlife biology, natural resource management,
conservation biology, or a related fieldOR some college-level
coursework in the above subject area(s) andonefullfield
seasonperforming forestry and/or conservation tasks, or highly
similar, in aleadership capacity, Understanding of scientific,
data, and statistical principles
- Basic vascular plant identification and taxonomy
- Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to
achieve common goals
- B Faller Certification, or willingness to obtain before the
start of field season.
- VA Herbicide Technician certification, or ability to obtain
before start of field season. Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of 6 months or one term/season/capstone
in ecological/environmental fieldwork or a laboratory-based
research project with leadership responsibilities
- Proficient vascular plant identification and taxonomy
- Demonstrated experience withany of the following:
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- Recruitment, hiring, training, and/or management
- Managing administrative systems or databases To Apply: 1. Send
cover letter and resume to Zach Foster at
zach@conservationlegacy.org 2. Cover letter must include:Subject
line includes Watersheds and Forestry Coordinator Application -
(Your Name)"Cover Letter must include a response to the following:
Provide some examples of your experience effectively working with
diverse communities, including those specific to Black, Indigenous,
People of Color, and other underrepresented populations, in
personal or professional context. This program is available to all,
without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age,
religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or
expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status,
genetic information, and military service. Where a significant
portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or
information in a language other than English, the recipient shall
take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type
ordinarily available to the public in appropriate
languages.Required SkillsRequired Experience
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