Program Coordinator - Ela

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (“the Corps”) is a private, non-profit organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission

We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Program Manager, the Program Coordinator implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by using his/her leadership skills to develop the educational and work skills of corpsmembers, enabling them to advance in their own personal and career opportunities. The Program Coordinator adds value to the mission of the L A Conservation Corps by using her/his data management, customer service, and supervisory skills to develop the technical and personal skills of their staff while enhancing the City Plants Program. S/he accomplishes this mission by managing all data entry, providing customer service and being responsible for the logistical aspects of the City Plants Program as well as, supervising and leading crew supervisors who are responsible for the immediate supervision and development of corpsmembers. The Program Coordinator also ensures that the communities served receive the highest quality natural resources and conservation projects. Other duties assigned, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

C****OMPLIANCE

• Is accountable for establishing a safe working environment where no industrial injuries occur that can be attributed to negligence, carelessness, and/or inappropriate safety practices.

F****ACILITATION AND P****ARTNERSHIPS

• Conducts regular program meetings to ensure that operations and program goals are being met.
• Participates in weekly management team meetings.
• Works and communicates with program sponsors, local Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), and other public and private agencies to guarantee scheduled goals are met.
• Supervises, inputs and reviews data and documentation, and manages TreesForLA data and provides customer service.

F****ISCAL M****ANAGEMENT

• Assists Senior Program Director in managing program activities and the overall management of annual budgets for assigned programs.
• Helps develop specific program/project budgets and manage associated fiscal resources.
• Enters and monitors contracts budgets (via ABM) periodically to ensure appropriate expenditures are within contract guidelines.

P****ROGRAM M****ANAGEMENT

• Responsible for supervising individuals who report to this position.
• Responsible for program deliverables, goals, and outcomes.
• Appropriates human and material resources to ensure the projects are completed successfully and within the budget.
• Works in conjunction with the Senior Program Director to secure necessary resources for proper department functionality.
• Oversees the advanced monthly scheduling of work crews to insure a seamless flow of work for short-, mid- and long-term planning.
• Works with management to foster new funding and fee-for-service contract opportunities. In conjunction with helping to develop cost estimates on work opportunities.
• Manages the data operating system, including data backup, periodic system checks, upkeep and maintenance of office equipment.
• Organizes special projects and community tree plantings as requested by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. This may consist of hosting weekend events for tree distributions in the City of Los Angeles, as requested by our partner agencies.

S****TAFF M****ANAGEMENT

• Ensures staff and programs meet departmental and program goals.
• Ensures Corpsmember development by working with the management team to develop Corpsmembers both personally and professionally on the work site.
• Provides support in Corpsmember training in conjunction with Corpsmembers.
• Encourages and provides education in horticulture skills.
• Supervises young people in the completion of work projects which include data entry, nursery maintenance, tree care and nursery development.
• Oversees and not limited to 5 or more crew supervisors.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required of the employee in this role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills; characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written); characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility, and dependability.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
• Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project.
• Ability to explain policies, procedures, directions and represent the Corps’ philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.
• Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, software and Internet research.
• High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Uses good judgment, evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes.
• Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
• Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.

Required Education And Experience

High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; AA and/or bachelor’s degree preferred AND at least two (2) years of experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Proficiency in using and providing instruction for tools appropriate for various work projects.

Previous experience working in the non-profit or public sector preferred.

Other Duties and Requirements

• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
• Standard multi-media first aid certification. If you do not currently possess a standard multi-media first aid certification, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring this position to secure it.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility).
• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.
• California Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California.
• Reference checks will be conducted; employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and be able to provide supporting documentation.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $62,381.24 - $78,964.18 annually (reflects the entire salary range). A starting salary higher than $62,381.24 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and 80 hours of sick time accrued per year.
• 401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.

Application Procedure

Internal applicants must review the Transfers/Promotions guidelines and complete a LA Conservation Corps Transfer/Promotion Career Opportunity Application within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.” This information can be requested from the Human Resources Department. The internal application should be submitted to Human Resources by the Internal Closing Date or within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.”

Complete application and provide resume and cover letter at www.lacorps.org.

Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion. The interview will cover education and experience requirements. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.

AAO/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lacorps.org