JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of Mountain Youth Network (MYN) Manager; the MYN Youth Involvement Coordinator (YIC) supports opportunities for youth engagement through TREK Teen Council and TREK Outdoors (youth outdoor leadership program). The MYN YIC facilitates connecting youth within the greater community, maintaining positive relationships with partners and community initiatives in Clear Creek County, through TREK Teen Council. This role oversees the TREK Teen Council Coordinator. TREK Outdoors enables youth to access outdoor recreation opportunities teaching leadership, resiliency, teamwork, empathy, responsibility, problem-solving, and communication. Participants develops technical skills in activities including but not limited to; camping, hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, climbing, etc. The YIC follows the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework to promote protective factors and prevent risk behaviors including substance use and violence.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
· 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).
· Planning and implementing SEL 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 activities, 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/MOU's/Partnership Management
· Assist with the coordination of required grant site visits and participate in grant check-in calls.
Outdoor Leadership
· Plan, organize, and co-lead activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and other outdoor programs.
· Deliver curricula on leadership, communication, team-building and outdoor skills.
· Lead effective execution of logistics for youth involvement opportunities, including food purchasing, permitting, gear needs, transportation, and creating itineraries.
· Responsible for the coordination and oversight of community outdoor leadership certifications for youth; including but not limited to WFA, AIRE 1, and Swiftwater Rescue certifications.
· Document trips through photos and informative trip summaries.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor Degree; or equivalent education/experience.
EXPERIENCE:
· Two years' experience with Outdoor Leadership/Recreation, Environmental Education, Positive Youth Development, Education or related field (working with youth).
· Experience working with youth 11-18 years of age.
· Experience coordinating and leading multi-day wilderness trips preferred.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
· Certification in Wilderness First Responder, CPR, PYD, & Avalanche 1. If not current, must be obtained within three to six months of hire.
· Additional certifications: Wilderness Firs Aid Instructor, Avalanche RESCUE, QPR, CTC Facilitator, Ethics in Prevention, among other assigned by MYN Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all activities.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining strong 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 how to handle emergency situations in the wilderness i.e. injuries, youth safety concerns, youth mental health concerns, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communication; responsible for keeping customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and excellent listening.
• Ability to form and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with strategic partners, county departments, co-workers and other agencies.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Must be self-directed, as well as a team player.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Must have valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License
· Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic
Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment
· Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to: stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects in a range from 25 up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors environment. In the office, this
role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scan machines. In the outdoors, this position will routinely use hiking equipment, bikes, snowshoes, and other necessary outdoor activity equipment appropriate to the type of activity.
Outdoor activities may include the following which are examples of expected activities: hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, snowshoeing, and climbing. Ability to hike in mountainous terrain is necessary. Conditions that can be experienced of a person in this job include possible exposure to unknown and dangerous conditions, loud noise, all types of weather and non-weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperatures, fumes, odors, dirt, dust and exposure to hazards associated with moving vehicles and operating a 12-14 passenger van safely and in poor driving conditions. Some activities require climbing and manual dexterity.
SUPERVISORY:
Supervises TREK teen Council Coordinator
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.
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Compensation details: 24.26-35.11
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