SCC Los Valles Adult Program Director

Title: SCC Los Valles Adult Program Director
Starting Salary Range: $71,900 - $74,057
Location: Southwest Conservation Corps Los Valles, Salida, CO.  Partially Remote Eligible.  
Status: Full-Time, Exempt 
Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Reports to:  Senior Program Director, Los Valles
Posting Period: Accepting application materials through October 18, 2024.

Organizational Summary: Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

Position Summary: The SCC Los Valles (SCC-LV) Adult Programs Director (PD) manages the administrative and logistical details of all adult programs, serves as the information/communication hub for Program staff, oversees operational support of crews, provides support to crews in the field, and maintains timely and effective communication with project partners. The PD is responsible for the execution and overall quality of adult programming and operations within the Los Valles region. The PD supervises Program Staff, ensures programs are effective and efficient, and works closely with project partners at federal land management agencies, municipalities, and non-profits to design and schedule programs and projects for our participants.

The PD will work closely with Southwest Conservation Corps and Conservation Legacy Central staff to ensure invoices and reports are timely and accurate. They develop, review, and track SCC-LV Adult Program agreements in conjunction with the Los Valles Senior Program Director (SPD). Duties also include ensuring compliance with all Conservation Legacy policies, safe program operations, successful completion of work projects, quality customer service to project partners, and an impactful experience for all participants. The PD will be directly involved in program delivery, including trainings for staff and participants, project support, and quality assurance. This position requires technical skills, knowledge, and abilities related to trail work, chainsaw operation, herbicide application, and corps operations.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions of Position:

Program Oversight and Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Adult Program Staff, including but not limited to managers, coordinators, and seasonal positions.
• Set expectations and provide feedback in performance evaluations, goal setting, and professional development planning for each full-time and seasonal staff member supervised.
• Support all adult programs to ensure quality programming and a positive member experience.
• Collaborate with Los Valles SPD and Youth Program Manager to establish strategy, vision, and overall direction for all Los Valles programs and partnerships.
• Serve as the backup to the Los Valles SPD in leading the Los Valles program during absences, vacations, or when they are focused on other priorities.
• Foster a collaborative and consistent approach to organization-wide program delivery.
• Oversee and participate in the SCC On-Call process and system in conjunction with Four Corners Adult Programs Director.  Ensure the On-Call process and schedule is updated, and staff are adequately trained.
• Ensure an emphasis on safety and risk management in all programming and ensure SCC-LV programming follows best practices consistent with risk management protocols set forth by Conservation Legacy.
• Facilitate a culture of safety, vigilance, risk mitigation, communication, incident reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Assist Los Valles SPD and Adult Program Staff in developing programming that aligns with Conservation Legacy's Strategic Plan goals.

Partnership Responsibilities

• Sustain existing partnerships and ensure partners receive superior customer service from all staff.
• Support LV SPD in the development of new partnerships in alignment with SCC and Conservation Legacy's Strategic Plan and revenue goals, including new or expanded types of programing and project work, municipal, non-profit, and other non-Federal partnerships.
• Work with program and regional staff to track partner outreach efforts and assist in development of customer relations systems.
• Work with program and regional staff to track fee for service work, invoicing, and agreement balances as well as compliance, including reporting.
• Foster a collaborative approach to program delivery, working with The Colorado Youth Corps Association and other corps programs, including those of Conservation Legacy.
• Assist with grant writing and fundraising initiatives that support the development and sustainability of SCC programs.

Project Responsibilities

• Manage SCC-LV wide distribution of projects; create and maintain up to date comprehensive SCC-LV project schedules and calendars.
• Communicate project details to program staff; involve program staff in agreement and project development.
• Provide guidance in developing agreement and grant proposals to support project development.
• Periodically visit partners and crews in the field - to both plan projects effectively, and to assess the quality of program implementation.  This includes visits with other project partners and program staff to ensure consistency and provide professional development opportunities to field staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage program/project schedule, once initial scheduling has been established by Los Valles SPD, to ensure that all partner specific needs are being met.
• Participate in Risk Management team meetings, and others as needed; track incidents and generate reports.
• Ensure that programs maintain high retention and that work agreements are being met.
• Manage program expenditures while maintaining safety and quality.
• Create project reports and annual program evaluations as needed.
• Ensure data capture and entry into relevant systems is timely and accurate.
• Oversee reporting processes and report generation, both internally and externally.
• Ensure crew programs comply with Conservation Legacy and SCC protocols and policies.
• Work with program, regional, and central staff to track and maintain invoicing systems.
• Support SCC-LV Administrative Staff, processes, and compliance.

Organizational Advocacy

• Manage program/Successfully engages, leads, and supports an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.
• Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.
• Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.
• Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned.

Other “Hats” You May Wear: Customer Service, Relationship Development, Marketing, Administrative, Supervision or Mentorship to Others, Facilitator, Trainer, Facilities, Human Resources, Supervisor.

Physical Requirements: Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Qualifications:

• The ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities.
• Five years of experience in a year-round supervisory or management position with a Conservation Corps program or similar program.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• Ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others.
• Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.
• Ability to self and keep others, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
• Must be able to pass the organization's criminal history background check requirements.
• Certified in Wilderness First Responder or ability to obtain within six months of hiring.
• Demonstrated good judgment and problem solving in emergency situations.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with project development and familiarity with federal and state partners.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree and/or 5-7 years of related experience.
• Technical skills including chainsaw certification, trail construction and other technical field skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience.
• Familiarity with Chaffee County and Los Valles regional rural communities.

Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

To Apply:

1. Send Cover letter and resume to Kelly Monahon at kmonahon@conservationlegacy.org
2. Subject line must read: “Applicant_(Your Name)”. Ex: "Applicant John Doe"
3. Cover Letter must include a response to the following: Provide some examples of your experience effectively working with diverse communities, including those specific to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other underrepresented populations, in personal or professional context. 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Where a significant portion of the population eligible to be served needs services or information in a language other than English, the recipient shall take reasonable steps to provide written material of the type ordinarily available to the public in appropriate languages. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.