Youth Conservation Corp Coordinator (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Bar Harbor, ME

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About The Position

The Youth Conservation Corp Coordinator leads outdoor youth programs in Acadia and is responsible for the safety of minors. Programs may include education programs, summer camps, and resource-based work programs. The coordinator leads volunteers, interns, and youth through activities and events, and works with program division leads to align work with the Acadia YCC mission, goals, and objectives. The role directs the day-to-day administration of YCC staff and enrollees, leads outdoor work crews assigned to projects and educational activities, and provides resource training to enrollees and lower-graded employees.

This is a seasonal position. The likely entry-on-duty period is March through July 2027, with a defined season of March through September 2027. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with most duties performed outdoors. The position involves physically demanding work, challenging weather and terrain, and a high-stress environment that can involve heavy workloads, short deadlines, and responsibility for minors.

Requirements

• At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, including relevant experience with youth programs, safety of minors, leading volunteers or youth, program administration, or assigning work.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or meet the stated conditions for employment at age 16 or 17.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• Must include hours worked per week in the resume to document qualifying experience; the resume must not exceed two single-sided pages.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shifts.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties, including hiking over rough terrain and lifting or carrying equipment weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Qualifying experience may include paid or unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with program division leads to align with the Acadia YCC mission, program goals, and objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day administration and direction of YCC staff and enrollees.
• Oversee and lead outdoor work crews assigned to projects and educational activities in Acadia.
• Provide resource training to enrollees and lower-graded employees.
• Maintain the security, safety, and control of self, coworkers, and enrollees while on duty.
• Lead volunteers, interns, and youth through activities and events.
• Provide administrative support, including creating reports and managing program-material databases.
• Give instructions on work assignments to volunteers and youth groups.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed