Program Coordinator

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks a Program Coordinator located in Anchorage, Alaska.  Be the first on-the-ground full-time SCA program staff member in Alaska!  Work closely with Regional Partnership Coordinator to build SCA’s presence in the state.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee recruitment of local and Native Alaskan youth for the SCA’s high school crews in the state of Alaska (approximately 15 crews)
• Assist with crew leader hiring, placement and supervision with the Regional Program Director
• Operate and maintain equipment for programming
• Visit and provide on-the-ground logistical support to crews and SCA agency partners as needed.
• Prepare sites for future crews, conduct field visits and Field Safety Reviews as directed
• Serve as lead program liaison for other SCA programming in Alaska as directed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years successful program/project oversight experience; ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated proficiency in youth recruitment; experience with Alaskan youth highly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in outdoor living skills and conservation work skills
• Knowledge and experience with SCA programming a plus
• Ability to maintain and improve gear, equipment and tools necessary
• Proven skill in developing and maintaining partner relationships
• Willingness to travel 25 to 50% throughout the state
• Willingness to serve as on-call incident responder
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification required
• Chainsaw, crosscut, LNT trainer or other relevant certifications highly desired
• Must have valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards
• Must pass SCA criminal background check

* Health and Dental * Life Insurance * Short Term and Long Term Disability * FSA * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave