Individual Placement Program Coordinator (Albuquerque)

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps•Albuquerque, NM

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Individual Placement Program Coordinator role at Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) in Albuquerque, NM, focuses on supporting specialized interns (Individual Placements) who work alongside professionals at partner agencies. This position is responsible for the logistical, technical, and administrative support of these young adults as they complete various placement-based projects across New Mexico. The role involves program implementation, supervision and management of Individual Placements, developing and maintaining relationships with partners, conducting relevant training, managing risks, overseeing personnel, and fostering youth development. While primarily office-based, the position requires a field presence for support, check-ins, and ongoing training of participants throughout the state.

Requirements

Knowledge of current conservation initiatives, especially in the American Southwest.
Knowledge of public land managing agencies, recreation management, and natural resource management.
Ability to train others in appropriate skills and outdoor safety practices, including GPS and DeLorme inReach units.
Ability to work well with youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
Demonstrated proficiency in off-road driving.
Complete paperwork with accuracy and efficiency.
Proficiency with Google Suite & Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Excellent group facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of corpsmembers, staff, community members, & stakeholders.
Attention to detail and ability to write accurate, thorough, and timely correspondence and reports.
Creative problem-solving capacity.
Minimum two years of field experience in natural resource management, outdoor education, or related fields.
Minimum one year of experience with a Youth/Conservation Corps or other program serving youth and young adults.
Minimum 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and insurable motor vehicle record.
Pre-employment background check will be required, including an FBI fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution).
First Aid/CPR Instructor certification.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or higher medical certification, or ability to obtain WFR within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Directly support the implementation of Individual Placements in RMYC’s Upper Rio Grande and Middle Rio Grande regions.
Communicate directly with project partners to ensure mutual understanding of objectives and goals.
Practice clear, professional communication with RMYC partners during and after project implementation.
Update Project Impact database with measurable results and complete periodic reporting.
Develop IP-specific data collection processes.
Assist in developing and implementing new program initiatives and long-term planning.
Work with existing project partners to identify future IP opportunities and maintain existing agreements.
Develop positions with various project partners.
Seek out new partnerships with relevant federal, state, county, and local agencies or non-profit organizations.
Ensure host sites are aware and supportive of RMYC’s mission and expectations.
Maintain a thorough grasp of the New Mexico conservation landscape.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to RMYC Individual Placements.
Support IP’s wellness and health, Individual Development Plans, evaluations, and transitions.
Maintain a presence to support project implementation, partner relationships, and member development.
Address disciplinary issues, conflicts, or other workplace-related matters.
Review and approve timecards for accuracy and timely submission.
Assist with onboarding and personnel paperwork.
Lead or assist in recruiting, orienting, and training Individual Placements.
Facilitate training and orientations for Individual Placements in pertinent project skills.
Provide training in data collection related to forest health monitoring, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and other areas.
Conduct field visits to observe, audit, and provide feedback regarding practices.
Participate as a rotating member of the On Call team for after-hours field support and incident response.
Document and debrief incidents occurring in the field.
Support in purchases and/or delivery of tools, gear, and supplies.
Assist Middle Rio Grande program staff with facilitation of orientation and training activities for non-Individual Placement program participants.