Individual Placement - Youth Engagement Coordinator

Student Conservation Association

6h

About The Position

Join the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge team as we work to become a trusted
community asset, reflective of the entire community, that is collaborative in
pursuit of our conservation mission. The
Youth Engagement Coordinator will work
with community partners to co-design education programs, develop and lead new
programs that strengthen the voices of youth in conservation, and ensure that
programs are relevant to various communities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 – 30 years old, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position.
• Is passionate about nature and about helping others, particularly underrepresented communities, grow connections with outdoor recreation opportunities and resources
• Is able, with instruction, to develop and teach environmental education and interpretation programs
• Is able to connect with diverse audiences
• Is open-minded and willing to learn
• Has strong written and oral communication skills
• Has strong organizational skills
• Is comfortable and capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Is a creative problem solver
• Has experience working with adults and children in outdoor settings
• Has excellent customer/visitor service skills
• Is able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 51 weeks. Position requires flexibility for some evening and weekend work
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Drive government vehicle as required for position
• Coordinator must undergo a government background check if selected

Nice To Haves

• Is bilingual Spanish-English
• Has community outreach or engagement experience
• Is good at networking and developing partnerships
• Has knowledge of social media platforms and video editing programs
• Is comfortable practicing leadership skills among a team

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interpretive, environmental education, recreation, and stewardship programs for youth and community audiences
• Collaborate with staff to continue development of the refuge’s Youth Advisory Group
• Collaborate to reduce barriers and expand access to refuge programs and resources
• Co-design community-informed initiatives with partners
• Coordinate self-guided field trips and traveling educational trunk program
• Support the Visitor Services team with other projects as needed

Benefits

• $600 weekly living allowance (paid bi-weekly)
• $1,100 to/from travel allowance (paid once)
• $1,500 Duty Related Travel or Member Expense reimbursement funding (Receipt required)
• Monthly Health Insurance (Optional)
• All Weather Uniform (provided by SCA & Arborwear)
• Eligible for the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority upon successful completion of position (640hrs minimum service)
• Defensive Driving Training
• First Aid/CPR
• AmeriCorps: May be eligible, but subject to award availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees