NH Conservation Corps Education Coordinator

SCA (Student Conservation Association) – HQ/Mid-Atlantic

FOUNDED IN: 1957

Address:
1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110
Suite 110
Arlington, Virginia
22201

Actively Recruiting
:
Yes
Position title
: NH Conservation Corps Education Coordinator
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
:
Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc
:
Allenstown, NH (during program season)
Benefits
:
Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Housing – Primarily Non-Camping, Meals/Food Assistance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus
:
Forestry, Historic Preservation, Landscaping, Other, Trails

Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect and restore parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

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 Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps 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 Ameri Corps 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

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 Ameri Corps 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…