Deadline: Wed, 11/15/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Full Time Location: Colorado Location Detail: Carbondale, Colorado Job Description: The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of RFOV’s field-based stewardship and volunteer programs with a primary emphasis on growing and supporting our group projects, Adopt-A-Trail, and a secondary emphasis on supporting our youth service-learning programs. This position requires excellent planning and leadership skills; independence and accountability in decision-making; organizational skills in logistics and time management; maintaining relationships with project partners and land managers; and a proven ability to educate, lead, and motivate people in backcountry and front-country settings. This position is 40% administrative and 60% field based, during the project season (April-October). Qualifications: Leadership - Exceptional capacity for managing and leading people. An excellent team builder who has experience in bringing a group of diverse individuals together for a common cause. Outdoor leadership, outdoor education, or environmental education experience. Experience working with youth outdoors or in other educational settings. A strong passion for and previous experience leading a diverse range of volunteers. Self-directed, highly motivated, reliable, with a result and solution-oriented perspective, organized with an attention to detail, flexible with strong time-management skills. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, motivational, and interpersonal skills applicable to a group outdoor setting. Strong belief in RFOV’s mission. Management - Experience working for or with land management agencies (state, federal, or municipal). Excellent organizational, planning, and logistical skills. Ability to proactively solve problems, work independently, and be creative and resourceful. Professional verbal communication skills including a professional appearance and positive demeanor. Experience efficiently and effectively managing the schedules of coworkers. Computer skills and data management experience (specifically Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Salesforce). Spanish language ability is highly desirable. Stewardship Ecological and natural resource knowledge and ability to teach others about these topics Experience implementing basic restoration techniques including reseeding, planting, and erosion control. Experience with the principles and implementation of wildfire mitigation strategies. All Applicants Must Have: Trail building/maintenance experience with at least one year in a supervisory role, or trail building/maintenance experience with other relevant leadership experience. Practical knowledge of methods and techniques to design, layout and construct/reconstruct natural surface trails. The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion. The work projects may require hiking up to 10 miles per day at altitude, using heavy hand tools, extensive heavy stonework, and working and contributing as part of a team. Strong rock work experience (stairs, retaining walls, check dams, etc) as pertaining to trails. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record. Certification in either a) Wilderness First Aid and CPR, or b) Wilderness First Responder (or can achieve certification upon hire). Ability to pass a criminal background check. Salary: 55,000-60,000 Benefits: Benefits include health insurance coverage, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, retirement plan, gear and professional development stipends, and a flexible work schedule. How to Apply: We will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2023. Please send all application materials to info@rfov.org. Ideal start date is February 5, 2024. Your cover letter can address the following prompts: What is your experience coordinating and/or managing projects and people? What is your experience leading both youth and adult volunteers in technical work? How have you improved volunteer experiences in previous roles? What is your experience level with the following trail work techniques: rock steps, retaining walls, drainage structures (e.g., water bars, drainage dips), tread creation and maintenance, and trail design? Do you have any experience with restoration or fire mitigation techniques? Organizational information can be found at www.rfov.org/careers
