Internship Program Coordinator

Northwest Youth Corps•Eugene, OR

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Youth Corps and Idaho Conservation Corps operate a Conservation Internship Program for young adults, for lengths of 3-12 months. The Internship Coordinator is responsible for managing approximately 45-50% of total Conservation Interns placements each year ensuring that their experience meets expectations. The Internship Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating the NYC/ICC Conservation Internship Program. They are tasked with vital administrative and tracking tasks for each intern assigned to them. The Coordinator is the primary liaison between partners and NYC/ICC ensuring Interns follow NYC and partner policies and procedures. This position requires a person with energy and organizational skills, a person dedicated to helping young adults develop the skills they need to lead a successful life, and a person interested in promoting the growth of a generation dedicated to stewardship of our public lands and our nation's natural communities.

Requirements

Post-secondary education (degree preferred) in a related field and/or experience in outdoor recreation, resource management, youth development or educational fields preferred. Substantial experience in conservation work, youth programming and/or working with a land management agency will be considered in lieu of Post-secondary education.
Relevant experience in youth leadership, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and/or natural resource management backgrounds preferred.
Three years of acceptable driving history and ability to pass a criminal background check is required.
Applicants should have a high degree of skill in both oral and written communications.
Confidence and comfort in working independently is essential to the success of this position, as is skill and familiarity with Microsoft suite of applications and work place technology in general.
Applicants must be in adequate physical condition; capable of working long hours at a desk and/or driving long distances.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or for an institution of higher education and/or a land management agency is desirable.
Wilderness First Aid/ CPR or Basic First Aid/ CPR is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Administrative: Completion and tracking of essential data and paperwork within our database, completion of quarterly and annual reports, program production summaries, collection and processing of intern timesheets and production logs, program compliance for AmeriCorps interns, and tracking of financial information.
Intern Management: Management and support of approximately 45 - 50% of Conservation Interns placed each year. The IC will conduct field visits for each intern if possible to assure that both members and partners are having a successful experience.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with partners and program staff to provide opportunities for high quality candidates in Internship positions. The IC will also work closely with Program Staff and community partners to design and implement professional development training pathways for interns.
Recruitment & Outreach : Developing local and regional recruitment campaigns in order to generate robust applicant pools. The IC will assist the Internship Manager as appropriate with partnership development and outreach.
Personnel: Recruitment, screening, coordination, and performance evaluation of interns in collaboration with partners. This includes assisting with the onboarding, orientation, and support of interns assigned to them.
Program Support : Review and improve program safety protocols, training materials and webinars, workflow and program systems, partner outreach, and recruitment.
Travel: Conduct field visits, attend outreach and recruitment events, and meet with partner's and interns where they are serving.
Training: Assist in creating and facilitating webinars and engagement opportunities for interns using in-person visits, remote check-ins, and cohort webinars.
Inclusion and Belonging: Support the continued growth and delivery of Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. Seek to remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for underrepresented populations