Myn Youth Prog Coord

Under direct supervision of the Mountain Youth Network (MYN) Manager, the MYN Youth Programs Coordinator (YPC) develops opportunities for youth engagement and manages TREK Outdoors (youth outdoor leadership program). TREK Outdoors enables youth in Clear Creek County to access outdoor recreation opportunities teaching leadership, resiliency, teamwork, empathy, responsibility, problem-solving, and communication. Participants develop technical skills in activities including but not limited to camping, hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, climbing, skateboarding, etc.

The MYN YPC is also responsible for delivering an evidence-based curriculum, working closely with the Clear Creek School District for in-class instruction at the middle school level. The YPC follows the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework to promote protective factors and prevent risk behaviors, including substance use and violence, within Clear Creek County youth.

Variable hours, including weekends and after-school time (after 4 pm on weekdays), are required.

Clear Creek County offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; county-paid life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings account options; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources; telehealth services; and voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.

Benefit eligibility is based on position and scheduled hours; not all positions qualify for the full benefits package.

Sworn Sheriff's Office Positions Only:
Enhanced retirement benefits through FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association) are available.

• Cultivate and sustain organizational partnerships with youth, school staff, and outdoor organizations and businesses.
• Collaborate with and support Mountain Youth Network (MYN) staff and coalition in Positive Youth Development (PYD).
• Planned and implemented social-emotional learning and evidence-based lessons and activities for groups assigned to lead.
• Provide mentoring, opportunities for connection, and future planning with youth.
• Model best practices, provide a positive learning environment, and exemplify professionalism to, for, and with youth participants.
• Plan activities and programming for youth engagement in collaboration with MYN staff and other youth-serving entities.
• Compile statistics and assist with grant writing, reporting, and expense management.
• Assist with relevant communications, including social media, website, print, and radio messaging.
• Attend outreach events to promote out-of-school activities.
• Develop/impart surveys and interpret data to measure outcomes.
• Contracts/MOUs/Partnership Management.
• Implement evidence-based programs, including but not limited to Botvins Life Skills Training.
• Assist with coordinating required grant site visits and participating in grant check-in calls.
• Outdoor Leadership
• Plan, organize, and lead camping, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and other outdoor programs.
• Deliver curricula on leadership, communication, team-building, and outdoor skills.
• Lead effective execution of logistics for outdoor programs, including food purchasing, permitting, gear needs, transportation, and creating itineraries.
• Co-coordinate and facilitate MYN Outdoor Leadership Committee (OLC) meetings to engage volunteers who support TREK Outdoors programs.
• Document trips through photos and informative trip summaries.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Two years experience in outdoor leadership/recreation, environmental education, positive youth development, education, or a related field (working with youth).
• Experience working with youth 11-18 years of age.
• Experience coordinating and leading multi-day wilderness trips preferred.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all activities.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining solid organizational or community partnerships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Skilled in logistics and organization for outdoor program planning and implementation. As well as expected participation in all planned events.
• Knowledge in risk management and handling emergencies in the wilderness, i.e., injuries, youth safety concerns, youth mental health concerns, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to accurately and…