Junior Ranger Program Coordinator Senior

* Assists with outreach and recruitment for the program, including preparing marketing materials and representing OSMP at events
* Assists with hiring 15+ Junior Ranger program staff and 100+ youth corps members, ages 14-17, in a 2-month period, including maintaining a highly accurate applicant database of 200+ people
* Designs, organizes and schedules environmental educations programs, work projects, and staff trainings for conservation team with 13+ program staff and 90+ team members
* Leads the collection and organization of completed work project data and educational components in a report-ready format
* Independently performs office and administrative duties including schedules, budgeting, outreach, work planning, entering data into databases, and planning events
* Communicates program achievements via website, social media, newsletters, and final report
* Explores ideas for extending youth and volunteer program alumni engagement throughout the year and bring ideas to fruition.
* Ability and desire to work with high schoolers (ages 14-17) and young adults (ages 18+).
* Ability and desire to work long days outdoors in the summer, and complete detailed computer work in the fall/winter/spring.
* Ability to maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
* Ability to hike, carry tools, and move heavy objects (such as large rocks) on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather.
* Ability to write and speak effectively and courteously to communicate ideas with staff, parents, community members and volunteers, as well as in interviews, recruitment events, emails, newsletters and reports.
* Ability to report and take personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.
* Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a fair, supportive, and cooperative manner.
* Ability to perform risk and hazard analysis and implement proper safety controls; ability to judge weather conditions. Adheres to department and program policies in regard to safety.
* Ability and prior experience working collaboratively as part of a team and making joint decisions where all voices are heard.
* Knowledge of and compliance with all policies, including safety best practices.
* Knowledge of and ability to identify basic trail elements and structures, and explain why the structures are used.
* Skill in Leading Others with Emotional Intelligence – identifying the best people for the job, and noticing, interpreting, and anticipating others’ concerns and feelings, and communicating empathetically in response.
* Skill in Project Management - familiar with coordinating events or projects that involve many variables including time, people, resources, guidelines/specifications, and responding to unexpected or additional elements. Ensuring that information is complete and accurate; and agreements are fulfilled. Attention to detail is crucial.
* Skill in Teamwork - demonstrating interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information. Working effectively as a member and leader of formal and informal teams.
* Skill in Taking Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
* Skills and demonstrated experience and efficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and task management software.
* Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.
* Have and maintain an acceptable background check including criminal conviction history.
* Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions by recognizing needs, assessing possible methods to meet needs, and acting on solutions.
* Ability to customize or differentiate teaching strategies when training new staff, including creative, one-of-a-kind methods.
* Skill in Instructing and Mentoring - Teaching someone how to do something. Demonstrating commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to…