Youth Engagement Coordinator

Title: Youth Engagement Coordinator

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $22.00 to $25.50 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! DCR is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitats, and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

Join our team in preserving what people care about most: access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Virginia State Parks is accepting applications for a Youth Engagement Coordinator.

This position is responsible for managing the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program and other related youth engagement initiatives across Virginia State Parks. This position reports to our Community Engagement and Volunteerism Manager and collaborates with central office staff, park managers, and other field staff to ensure a successful youth outreach program.

As the Youth Engagement Coordinator, you will:

• Recruit, interview, and hire Crew Leaders and Members for the YCC program.
• Assist with recruitment for other VSP career development and volunteer programs as needed.
• Review the YCC Operational Handbook and update forms and program procedures.
• Develop and administer annual Crew Leader training, booking third-party trainers and catering.
• Interact with park staff, stakeholders, parents, and youth. Work with community partners on youth engagement initiatives.
• Gather feedback from Crew Leaders, Members, and park staff on the YCC program annually and work with administration to order YCC program materials annually.
• Responsible for pack-out of all YCC materials, certificates, gear, and correspondence with park staff in preparation for hosting a YCC crew.
• Conducts site visits to parks hosting YCC crews as needed during the program and in preparation, and leads nightly calls with leaders when crews are out serving at parks.
• Attend recruitment events, job fairs, and other off-site opportunities representing Virginia State Parks and the programs of the Office of Community Engagement and Volunteerism.
• Attend all OCEV staff meetings (generally every other week) and facilitate the meeting on a rotating basis.
• Submit relevant items for the weekly report, budget, and quarterly email updates.

Learn more about the YCC program here: VA State Parks YCC Program

Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for Commonwealth of Virginia benefits (health care, paid leave, etc.) and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

DCR provides the opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Basic knowledge of computer operation and Microsoft Office 365 software, including Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience, either in person or through telecommunication.
• Experience in volunteer management, summer camp administration, and/or special events coordination.
• Capable of working independently and as a team member.

• Previous experience working…