Deadline: Fri, 06/10/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Conserving Carolina Job Field: Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Hendersonville Job Description: The Summer of Service AmeriCorps Program Coordinator is a dynamic and demanding position with the opportunity for great rewards. Successful candidates will demonstrate resourcefulness, effective communication skills, maturity, initiative, professionalism, and the desire to make an impact on the lives of program participants through positive life-skills mentoring. The position is responsible for leading Conserving Carolina’s Summer of Service AmeriCorps program, engaging 5-7 young adult participants (ages 16-21) in environmental service-learning in Henderson and surrounding counties. The goal of the program is to provide participants with a challenging and fun service experience that helps to develop important job and life skills. The Summer of Service AmeriCorps program will take place over a six-week period from June-August, 2022 three days/week. The coordinator will have a chance to prepare for upcoming service and training and complete administrative tasks (such as reporting) on the other days of the week. The Summer of Service Coordinator position may begin as soon as hired. Hours prior to the program start date in June are flexible and may not be full-time. The position will be full-time between June and August. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Works with AmeriCorps Project Conserve (ACPC) Program Director and Coordinator and other staff to develop Summer of Service programming for 5-7 participants ages 16-21 • Coordinates recruitment, application, and selection process of Summer of Service participants • Provides leadership and support to Summer of Service participants, focusing on mentoring and facilitating informal discussion to contribute to participant’s personal growth and creating positive group dynamics. Goals of the program include building confidence, trust, camaraderie, and work-ethic among participants • Leads and/or oversees day-to-day activities of Summer of Service participants including field • work and training days • Coordinates with Conserving Carolina staff to support day-to-day activities of the program. Field work will include habitat improvement and trail construction and maintenance • Ensures physical and emotional safety, health and wellbeing of program participants, natural environment, and community • Complies with all AmeriCorps regulations and reporting requirements • Collects information and prepares reports related to the evaluation and other needs of the Summer of Service program • Provides recommendations for program improvements Qualifications: EDUCATION Relevant work experience and/or Bachelor’s degree in social work, mental health, outdoor education, environmental science, education, or related field EXPERIENCE • Experience working in the outdoors and leading diverse youth and/or young adults including service-learning activities • Demonstrated leadership experience • Demonstrated conflict management skills • Conservation and/or environmental service a plus • National Service experience a plus • General office experience demonstrating ability to work Microsoft Office programs REQUIRED SKILLS Outstanding communication and leadership skills; must be comfortable working outdoors; ability to motivate, inspire, and mentor young adult participants; must have a valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record; Must consent to and be cleared through the National Service criminal history check process. PREFERRED SKILLS CPR and First Aid; Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications at Conserving Carolina’s expense if not previously certified. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to lift 50 lbs • Must be able to hike in strenuous terrain and carry tools • Must be able to work outdoors in summer heat • Required to drive a Conserving Carolina vehicle • Must be able to do standing work up to 5 hours/day Miscellaneous: LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER This job description does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from the job description, as assigned. WORK HOURS/COMPENSATION Full-time, temporary position (exact start and end dates negotiable); 40 hours/week average June-August with more flexible/part time hours in April and May. Salary: Negotiable between $19-$22/hour Benefits: N/A How to Apply: TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and references to julianne@conservingcarolina.org Please include Summer of Service Coordinator Application in the subject line. Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. Position open until filled. Human Resources Conserving Carolina 847 Case Street Hendersonville, NC 28792 Conserving Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conserving Carolina prohibits any discrimination in carrying out its mission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. This includes all programs, projects, events and any other related activity sponsored by Conserving Carolina. Conserving Carolina recognizes and honors diverse cultures and traditions. Conserving Carolina proactively seeks individuals for all aspects of its work from varied backgrounds for the greater enrichment of the organization. It is the goal of Conserving Carolina to have a membership, staff, volunteer base, and board that reflects the diversity of ethnic and demographic groups of our service area, and for Conserving Carolina programs to encourage involvement of groups that are underrepresented in Conserving Carolina.
