Program Director

Company: Arizona Conservation Corps
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Plan and oversee the implementation of all AZCC and CCNM crew programming Work with AZCC/CCNM Leadership Team and program staff to coordinate distribution of projects and maintain an up-to-date comprehensive project calendar Ensure specialized field crews, ex. Veterans and Ancestral Lands, receive resources and support needed to be successful Implement, maintain, and refine program policies and procedures Implement and monitor program tracking and reporting systems Review, analyze, evaluate, and report on project data Implement and monitor member and program evaluation process Periodically visit crews in the field to assess the quality of program implementation, including visits with other program staff to ensure consistency and provide professional development opportunities to field staff Represent AZCC and CCNM at industry conferences, community events, and other events Foster a collaborative approach to organization-wide program delivery
Management Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all Conservation Legacy and AZCC/CCNM field policies and procedures; ensure risk management practices are effective and observed Convene and facilitate regular Operations Team meetings Provide a leadership presence at recruitment team meetings and working groups Serve on the Program Ops Committee of Conservation Legacy Participate on other committees as assigned Serve as part of the AZCC/CCNM Leadership Team, which creates and manages budgets, develops and analyzes new markets, and works to steer the strategy, vision, and operations of the organization Participate in planning for growth and management, such as reorganization plans, staffing patterns, strategic plans, development and implementation Co-manage our on-call systems and support on call staff as needs arise or on high threshold incidents
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Program Managers, recruitment staff, and other staff as needed Participate in the hiring, training, management, and evaluation of program staff Promote an efficient, collaborative, and effective working relationship among staff at each of our offices Provide direction and oversight to recruitment staff, helping to develop strategies, plans, and delegation, ensuring we have a robust pool of qualified applicants and field complete crews whenever possible Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and evaluation for staff Collaborate with the Corps Director, Projects & Partnerships Director, and program staff to address issues of discipline, using our organization's restorative justice approach Provide administrative, logistical, and counseling support to program staff
Training Responsibilities
Design and implement training curricula, strategy, and philosophy Convene training committees, delegate and provide support for training plans among each of our offices, working closely with our staff as appropriate Ensure ongoing training, and skills development for our program staff Ensure staff maintain appropriate certifications (e.g. pesticide applicator, NWCG saw certifications, WFR certifications) Maintain some presence at leader trainings, orientations, and skills trainings to ensure quality and consistency
Logistics Responsibilities
Manage budgets, purchasing, fleet, and facilities across the region and in cooperation with staff from other offices Working closely with Program Managers and logistics staff, ensure crews have the supplies, equipment, and resources they need to be successful
Administrative Responsibilities:
Ensure crew programs comply with Conservation Legacy and AZCC protocols and policies Work closely with all administrative staff in a supportive, collaborative and collegial manner Support direct reports and promote an effective and efficient working environment Review purchases, timesheets, and payroll for staff and members in their region
Other Duties
Successfully engages, leads and supports an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve. Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plan goals. Support AZCC, CCNM, and Conservation Legacy programming as assigned.
Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Periodic overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, inclusive of weekend and evening hours. To successfully perform essential functions this position is required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. This positionmaybe required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on an infrequent basis. They must be able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer. The ability to drive an organizational vehicle is also required.Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications:
Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams orwith a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities. Minimum of three years of experience in youth development or corps field. Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals. Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment. The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision. The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others. Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms. Ability to keep others in remote locations accountable to expectations. Must be able to pass the organization's criminal history background check requirements. Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three or more years of year-round supervisory experience in a conservation corps setting. Technical conservation skills including B or C Faller certifications with chainsaws and crosscut saws; trail layout, design, construction, and maintenance; dry stone masonry; rigging; fence construction and maintenance; project estimation, implementation, and management; small engine and hand tool maintenance and repair; Wilderness First Responder and WFA Instructor
Job Information
Job ID: 56550925 Position Title: Program Director Job Function: Program/Project Management Job Type: Full-Time Job Duration: Indefinite Min Experience: 3-5 Years Required Travel: 10-25%
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