Individual Placement/Summer Crew Coordinator

Position Title: Individual Placement Program and Summer Crew Coordinator

Position Timeline: Targeted start date is January, 2025

Work Location: Preference for Taos, NM, potential for Albuquerque, NM, with travel throughout the state

Classification:  Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Mon-Fri, with additional time as required by program needs, including occasional weekends/overnights

Compensation: Starting range is $20/hour to $23.50/hour; All benefits as provided for in RMYC staff manual, after a 60-day waiting period, including Health/Dental insurance (100% of premiums for staff covered by RMYC), over 19 days of PTO,  14 paid holidays, 3% match to SIMPLE IRA, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, annual wellness benefit and access to pro-deals.

Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over Individual Placements and Summer Crew Supervisors at RMYC

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Program Manager; indirect supervision by Conservation Program Director 

Position Summary: The Individual Placement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and effective supervision and management of Individual Placements and respective partner relationships at RMYC. This individual provides logistical, technical, and administrative support to multiple Individual Placements (interns)  of young adults, ages 18-25, who are completing a range of placement-based projects throughout New Mexico. Key areas of support include coordination, program development, training, risk management, personnel management, and youth development. During the 3 months in the Summer, this position will switch focus to supporting upwards of three summer crews to ensure proper functioning of summer crew logistics in accordance with RMYC guidelines and the philosophy of Positive Youth Development (PYD). The coordinator will oversee multiple projects and crews, support the personal and professional development of crew members, and promote a culture of safety at all times, all while supporting Crew Supervisors in meeting expectations of project quality and efficiency

Primary Duties:

Individual Placement Coordination

• Directly support the implementation of Individual Placements based out of RMYC’s Upper Rio Grande and Middle Rio Grande regions.
• Communicate directly with project partners to ensure that objectives and goals for IP positions are mutually understood and agreed upon in advance of implementation; 
• Practice clear, professional communication at all times with RMYC partners during and after project implementation. 
• Update Project Impact database with measurable results; complete periodic and regular reporting in compliance with all grant/agreement requirements; Develop IP-specific data collection processes
• Assist the Program Manager in developing and implementing new program initiatives and long-term planning.

Crew Coordination

• Care for and coordinate projects and partnerships for summer season crews
• Communicate with project partners to ensure timely completion of project activities and outcomes
• Regularly communicate project timelines to Crew Leaders, Crews, and Program Manager
• Work closely with Program Manager in tracking and management of vehicles, tools, supplies, and equipment
• Provide general oversight for program operations 
• Provide general risk management oversight and communicate risk management issues with Crew Leaders and Program Manager 

Program Development & Maintenance

• Work with existing project partners to identify future IP opportunities and maintain existing agreements; Develop AmeriCorps positions with various project partners
• Seek out new partnerships with relevant federal, state, county, and local agencies or non-profit organizations
• Work with partners to ensure that host sites are aware and supportive of RMYC’s mission and expectations of them as partners
• Maintain a thorough grasp of the New Mexico conservation landscape to be ready to develop opportunities 

Personnel Support and Management:

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to RMYC Individual Placements and Summer Crew Supervisors, ensuring Positive Youth Development, professional and efficient operations, and the fulfillment of RMYC’s mission.
• Support IP’s and Crew’s wellness and health, Individual Development Plans, evaluations, and transitions. 
• Maintain a presence to support project implementation, partner relationships, member development, and ensure that objectives are being worked towards. 
• Address disciplinary issues, conflicts, or other workplace-related matters requiring staff intervention, following RMYC philosophy of Positive Youth Development.
• Review and approve timecards for accuracy, and ensure timely submission.
• Assist with onboarding and personnel paperwork. 
• Lead the process of recruiting, orienting, and training Crews and  Individual Placements

Technical Skills Training:

• Facilitate training for Individual Placements in pertinent project skills. Positions will vary widely and can include, but are not limited to, office-based work (MS office, Google office, standard workplace expectations, etc) chainsaw use, crosscut saw use, trail construction and maintenance, tool use, habitat restoration, ecological monitoring, fence construction, GIS, backcountry navigation, and others.
• Provide training in data collection related to forest health monitoring, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and other areas required by project agreements or regional/national initiatives.
• Provide technical training for Summer Program in areas of expertise – trail construction and maintenance  techniques, habitat/wetland restoration, erosion control, invasive species removal, historic preservation, environmental education, community garden construction, community outreach and/or tool use/maintenance

Risk Management:

• Conduct field visits as needed to observe, audit, and provide feedback regarding practices.
• Participate as a rotating member of On Call team for after-hours field support and incident response related to both Upper Rio Grande and Middle Rio Grande crews.
• Document and debrief incidents occurring in the field; log all incidents in tracking database to analyze trends over time.

Additional Duties:

• Support in purchases and/or delivery of tools, gear, and supplies needed to complete projects, coordinating with the Program Manager around available budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job 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 in response to issues that arise both in and out of the field.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution).
• Minimum 21 years of age, with valid driver’s license and insurable motor vehicle record.
• Pre-employment background check will be required, including an FBI fingerprint background check.
• (Preferred) First Aid/CPR Instructor certification.
• (Preferred) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or higher medical certification, or ability to obtain WFR within 3 months.

Working Conditions:

In performing the essential functions of this position, the Individual Placement Coordinator will be required to:

• Operate standard office equipment, telephones, and computers.
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Traverse uneven terrain; balance, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and/or grasp.
• Occasionally hike long distances carrying gear or personal equipment weighing 40-50 pounds.
• Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Receive detailed information through oral communication; convey spoken instructions accurately and effectively.
• Work outdoors, subject to outside environmental conditions.
• Work near occasional loud noise from equipment such as chainsaws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements:

The Individual Placement Coordinator must be available to travel as needed to remote project locations throughout New Mexico and be prepared to camp overnight or occasionally for multiple nights, both near vehicles and in backcountry settings.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is available to all and we will not discriminate or refuse services to any staff or member because of perceived or actual race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, military service or pregnancy.

RMYC is a drug free workplace.  All RMYC positions depend upon funding availability.

To apply, visit www.youthcorps.org. For additional questions, please contact Quinn Mendelson,  Conservation Program Director