Trail Corps Program Director

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 Trail Corps Program Director in our Conservation Corps Department based in Boise, ID. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains overall responsibility and accountability for the success, quality and risk management of the Trails corps program area
• Ensure the sustainability of current projects and leads the effort to develop new program opportunities
• Supervises Program Managers and Program Coordinators associated with the western corps program
• Provide oversight and guidance for the responsible development and management of program budgets

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with specific major in field of endeavor or relevant additional coursework related to the specific field with 2 or more years of related experience required -- or
• 4 -6 years of progressively responsible experience including skills related to the position such as program management, leadership in an outdoor setting and experience working with programmatic partners required
• Demonstrated program management success, including familiarity with budget creation and tracking
• Demonstrated team leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a highly mobile, fast paced team
• Strong computer skills particularly in MS Office
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis
• Current Wilderness First Responder/Aid and CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress
  

Please send cover letter, resume and three writing samples to Jill Baum, Assistant National Director at jbaum@thesca.org?