Junior Ranger Program Coordinator Senior

Job Overview

The Junior Ranger Program Sr Coordinators provide support and leadership in all aspects of running the Junior Ranger program (an early work experience and stewardship education program for teens ages 14-17) and associated events.

YOUTH RANGER FOCUS: This position will primarily assist with scheduling, supporting, and Crew Leading the Youth Ranger crew in Session 2. Their priorities are team safety, spending time with crews in the field, and providing education to crews. They will oversee field and project management, skills development, and program operations and managing developing and continuing multiple partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; as well as provide public communications, administrative and logistical support to Program Manager and Ranger Specialist. This position requires the ability and composure to work directly with first responders, law enforcement, and a diverse array of partners in natural resource protection and emergency services. This role assists with hiring, training, and supervising staff. Occasional weekend work may be asked of them.

TRAILS FOCUS: This position will primarily focus on team safety, visiting crews in the field, supporting technical trail work projects, substituting as a Crew Lead when someone is absent, and providing education to crews. They will oversee field and project management, skills development, and program operations; as well as provide public communications, administrative and logistical support to Program Manager. They will also manage media & photos, schedule work projects with project sponsors, and help to coordinate formal educational opportunities with the Education & Outreach team. This role assists with hiring, training, and supervising staff. Occasional weekend work may be asked of them.

These positions are 40 hrs/wk (with occasional opportunity for overtime), approximately 6 month roles that can reapply and return annually.

Job Description:

Project Management & Field Support (30%)

• Lead daily work plan meetings, communicate project goals and details, ensure safety (physical and mental/emotional) and quality, and. and provide input and feedback for performance evaluations to staff’s supervisor.
• Coordinate timeframes, equipment and materials for all work projects and act as a liaison for six natural resource specialist workgroups (Vegetation Management, Ecological Restoration, Trails, Forestry, Rangers, and Agriculture Management) and five conservation crews
• Substitute as a crew lead in the field, supporting youth, volunteer or contract crews with hands-on, spontaneous, timely, onsite field solutions.
• Support crews in the field by bringing additional tools or gear; and facilitating clear project site navigation, orientation & task delegation

Program Facilitation & Training (30%)

• Plan, organize, schedule, and help facilitate a 3-week staff training which includes tool training, leadership, project management, and team development activities for staff team
• Direct Crew Leads and Crew Members in the field providing onsite technical training on trail maintenance, rock projects, vegetation management techniques, etc as needed
• Openly share successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth.
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Hiring & Recruitment Assistance (20%)

• Assist with outreach and recruitment for the program, including preparing marketing materials and representing OSMP at events
• Assist with hiring 15+ Junior Ranger program staff and 100+ youth corps members, ages 14-17, in a 2-month period, including maintaining a highly accurate applicant database of 200+ people

Planning & Reporting (20%)

• Design, organize and schedule environmental educations programs, work projects, and staff trainings for conservation team with 13+ program staff and 90+ team members
• Lead the collection and organization of completed work project data and educational components in a report-ready format
• Independently perform office and administrative duties including schedules, budgeting, outreach, work planning, entering data into databases, and planning events
• Communicate program achievements via website, social media, newsletters, and final report
• Explore ideas for extending youth and volunteer program alumni engagement throughout the year and bring ideas to fruition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and desire to work with high schoolers (ages 14-17) and young adults (ages 18+).
• Ability and desire to work long days outdoors in the summer, and complete detailed computer work in the fall/winter/spring.
• Ability to maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Ability to hike, carry tools, and move heavy objects (such as large rocks) on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather.
• Ability to write and speak effectively and courteously to communicate ideas with staff, parents, community members and volunteers, as well as in interviews, recruitment events, emails, newsletters and reports.
• Ability to report and take personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a fair, supportive, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to perform risk and hazard analysis and implement proper safety controls; ability to judge weather conditions. Adheres to department and program policies in regard to safety.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all policies, including safety best practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify basic trail elements and structures, and explain why the structures are used.
• Skill in Leading Others with Emotional Intelligence – identifying the best people for the job, and noticing, interpreting, and anticipating others’ concerns and feelings, and communicating empathetically in response.
• Skill in Project Management – familiar with coordinating events or projects that involve many variables including time, people, resources, guidelines/specifications, and responding to unexpected or additional elements. Ensuring that information is complete and accurate; and agreements are fulfilled. Attention to detail is crucial.
• Skill in Teamwork – demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information. Working effectively as a member and leader of formal and informal teams.
• Skill in Taking Initiative – Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Valid drivers’ license (with at least 3 years of experience) and an acceptable motor vehicle record. You will be responsible for driving minors.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Have and maintain an acceptable background check including criminal history.
• FOR YOUTH RANGER CREW: Willingness to be fingerprinted and obtain a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) awareness certification within the first 3 weeks of being hired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions by recognizing needs, assessing possible methods to meet needs, and acting on solutions.
• Ability to customize or differentiate teaching strategies when training new staff, including creative, one-of-a-kind methods.
• Skill in Instructing and Mentoring – Teaching someone how to do something. Demonstrating commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn.
• Skill in Flexibility and Adaptability – openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things. Able to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly.
• Prior experience or training in Mental Health first aid, support and referral to a professional.
• Wilderness First Responder or higher
• Bilingual and biliterate English/Spanish

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience that includes the following:

• At least one year of experience working with youth in a job skill development program.
• At least one year of experience leading or supervising crew leads, youth, and/or volunteers – including writing and presenting performance reviews.
• At least one year of experience completing natural resource management or land management field tasks in a team environment – including lining out tasks and managing conflict resolution.
• Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification
• Previous work experience or education demonstrating an understanding of basic biology, land management, and ecology.
• Prior experience working collaboratively as part of a team and making joint decisions where all voices are heard.
• Completed coursework in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Youth Development, Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and efficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and task management software.