POSITION: Vice President of Partnerships and Programs

LOCATION: Northwest Youth Corps Headquarters, Eugene, Oregon. Frequent regional travel required.

STARTING WAGE: $94,000 annual salary

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: Benefit Package includes: Personal Leave, Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Coverage, Disability/Life Insurance, 401k investment plan, Professional Development, and other perks.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps (NYC), a non-profit organization, has given tens of thousands of youth and young adults opportunities to learn, grow, and experience success. Through partnerships with conservation agencies, youth and young adults gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of stewardship projects, from which they can earn a stipend, high school credit, and/or an AmeriCorps educational award. More importantly, these young people gain skills needed to become economically and socially self- sufficient, benefit their communities as citizen stewards, and recognize that they can make a positive difference. NYC also operates an accredited charter school, internship program, and the Idaho Conservation Corps (ICC).

Position Summary

The Vice President of Programs and Partnerships is a key member of the NYC Leadership team and works closely with the President and the Executive Team to implement, design, and support systems which advance the success of Northwest Youth Corp’s mission and strategic initiatives. The Vice President of Programs and Partnerships supervises and supports the Directors of the Conservation Corps, Idaho Conservation Corps, Community Wildfire Protection Corps, and Operations Departments to ensure safety, quality, consistency, fiscal stability and smooth operation of the Corps Program areas. This position facilitates supportive collaboration across Departments, develops systems and controls for quality assurance, while supporting and advancing the strategic goals of the organization. This position is responsible for building and stewarding relationships with key stakeholders and partners at the regional and national level. They work collaboratively with three executive staff to drive innovation while ensuring effective programmatic infrastructure and systems. Provides support, coordination, and management of operations as necessary during transitions of individual program Directors and other key staff. Acts as the key liaison to senior leadership of our project partners.

Position Details

Department Supervision

• The Vice President of Programs and Partnerships reports directly to the
• Responsible for oversight of five significant Department areas including supervision, budget development, financial success, and accomplishment of department and organizational
• The VP of Programs and Partnerships directly supervises up to 6 Director-level staff and frequently collaborates with other staff throughout the organization.
• Both supervised staff and key collaborators will likely be located in other offices/states.
• The Vice President of Programs and Partnerships is a member of the Strategy and Leadership
• Both supervised staff and key collaborators will be located in other offices/states.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Promote continued organizational support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion This position is one of the key organizational leaders for these endeavors.
• Work to remove barriers to participation with NYC for underrepresented populations in our programs and our staff.
• Facilitate programming that supports strategic equity
• Support growth and accountability for Equity and Inclusion goals Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Partnerships

• Facilitate the professional stewardship of key partnerships
• Maintain and steward relationships with influential agency staff
• Support the growth of skill in staff team related to relationship development
• Collaborate with departments to ensure timely and professional reporting
• Design and pilot program innovations that extend NYC’s mission
• Grow partnership in new sectors identified in strategic plan

Conservation Corps Programming

• Provide professional mentoring and direct supervision to Department Directors
• Ensure quality experience for participants
• Ensure highest commitment to safe work practices and training
• Support a culture of customer service for project partners
• Support development and execution of department goals
• Support the development of policies and procedures
• Support budget development and financial goals

Operations

• Provide professional support and direct supervision for Department Director
• Facilitate a culture of quality, service and accountability for facilities, fleet, and equipment
• Support development and execution of department goals
• Support the development of policies and procedures
• Support budget development and financial goals

Quality Assurance

• Ensure standards meet or exceed industry best
• Drive key initiatives of strategic
• Provide support for staff professional development and
• NYC programs and innovations are aligned with organizational
• Continuously assess and balance staffing teams to achieve efficiency and equitable
• Collaborate with Development team to identify funding opportunities
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting – both internal and external

Position Qualifications

• Deep background in Conservation Corps
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-
• Creative and innovative systems
• Excellent communication skills with proven leadership
• Budgetary and financial management experience with an organization of similar size
• Experienced, calm crisis manager in both field and office
• Experience in youth
• Proven success in creating collaborative relationships and/or
• History of effectively working with public resource management
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as some travel will be

Education / Experience

• Management – A minimum of ten years Director level management experience in a non-profit conservation corps setting with high accountability.
• Education – Master’s degree with an emphasis in Education, Management, or Resource Management required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for college degree.
• Certification –Current Wilderness First Responder and USDA Chainsaw and Crosscut Level B or above, or ability to attain these certifications within first 6 months of employment.
• Alignment - must have a strong interest in NYC’s goals, the ability to work as a team member and a sense of humor. Previous experience which demonstrates organizational skills, the ability to perform at a consistently high level under pressure, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and familiarity with a wide range of communications tactics will be necessary to succeed in this position.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Potential for periodic non-traditional work hours, inclusive of weekend and evening
• In the performance of the job duties, the employee will primarily work in an office
• Travel will include visits to State offices in Idaho and
• While performing the duties of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or vehicle; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment: temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors may affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

**This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.**

Terms of Employment

This is a full time, exempt and supervisory position. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00 PM. Workload varies seasonally and will require long days and/or evening and weekend responsibilities periodically.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal and driving).

Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

At Northwest Youth Corps, we believe diversity is an essential source of strength for our communities. We strive to create a safe and empowering environment for all participants and staff from the broadest range of backgrounds and abilities. While we are privileged to facilitate conservation service on our public lands, with humility, we also acknowledge that injustice and violence were at the heart of acquiring these lands. Therefore, we sincerely address this traumatic legacy by supporting youth and young adults of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, economic statuses, and other sociocultural identifiers. We empower everyone to learn, grow, and experience success in our programs and beyond.