Title: Los Valles Youth Program Coordinator 
Reports to: Los Valles Youth Program Manager 
Location: SCC Los Valles – Salida, CO 
Starting Salary: 22.93 - 23.61 DOE 
Status: Full time, Non-Exempt 
Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Posting Period: Please apply before June 7, 2024

Organizational Summary: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program within the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy. Conservation Legacy is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated in the US 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals). This position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives and directly impact communities of southwest Colorado. SCC’s youth program serves approximately 100 local youth ages 14-18 a year and completes a variety of conservation-based projects across the region. The SCC Los Valles office runs two 5-week sessions in the summer of both camping and day conservation crews. 
Crews run M-F and each Friday is an education day for most crews.

Position Summary: The Youth Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to recruit and select High School Corps Members and assist with recruitment for Crew Leaders for all youth crews; Participate in the planning and execution of Crew Leader and Member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Using a trauma-informed approach, support and mentor all field staff, including seasonal Field Supervisors, Crew Leaders and Members; Ensure crews are both supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality projects in the field. Office space is available in Salida. An additional office space is available to use in and Alamosa during travel days. Both office and field operations throughout the San Luis Valley are required by this position, so a flexible schedule is a must.