Individual Placement - Youth Engagement Coordinator

Student Conservation Association

12h•Onsite

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 individual placement will work with the community to co-design education programs, develop and lead new programs that strengthen the voices of youth in conservation, and ensure that programs are applicable to various communities.

Requirements

Passionate about nature and about connecting marginalized communities with outdoor recreation opportunities and resources
Able to develop and teach environmental education and interpretation programs (with instruction)
Able to connect with diverse audiences
Open-minded and willing to learn
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Comfortable and capable of working independently and as part of a team
Creative problem solver
Experience working with adults and children in outdoor settings
Excellent customer/visitor service skills
Able to work outside in all weather conditions
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 51 weeks
Flexibility for some evening and weekend work
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Able to drive government vehicle as required for position
Interns must undergo a government background check if selected
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position
Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-English
Community outreach or engagement experience
Good at networking and developing partnerships
Knowledge of social media platforms and video editing programs

Responsibilities

Facilitate interpretive, environmental education, recreation, and stewardship programs for youth and target audiences
Co-design and co-implement programs with community partners
Facilitate Idaho Jr. Duck Stamp art contest
Identify barriers that limit access to refuge programs, then implement solutions
Coordinate self-guided field trips and traveling educational trunk program
Help plan events at the refuge and in the community
Conduct local outreach and engagement
Engage with refuge visitors, at the visitor center and elsewhere, to provide a safe and welcoming experience and to ensure understanding of refuge regulations
Help develop, coordinate, and implement site or issue specific outreach and communication
Coordinate Community Gallery in the refuge visitor center
Opportunities to shadow and assist with wildlife/habitat mgmt., maintenance, etc.

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)
PLC Eligible- age requirements apply (16-30; 35 if a veteran)
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Health Insurance (optional for 13 months)
AmeriCorps: May be eligible, but subject to award availability
Housing is available in a lava-rock house built for the first refuge manager by the Works Progress Administration. Each individual placement will have a single bedroom in this 3-bedroom, 1-bath house. You will likely share the house with others.