Summer Youth Corps Program Manager

Overview

Position Summary:
The Summer Youth Corps (SYC) Program Manager manages all aspects of the Summer Youth Corps (SYC) Program. SYC is a residential summer work program for youth, ages 15-18, led by AmeriCorps members, ages 18-30. SYC members connect to the natural environment while they live, work, and recreate together for 5 weeks in small groups called crews. Individuals gain natural resource fieldwork experience and develop workforce readiness skills (e.g. leadership) while completing conservation and community improvement projects throughout Minnesota and neighboring states. SYC is dedicated to accessibility for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community and runs an American Sign Language (ASL) affinity crew.

The Program Manager is integral to the Summer Youth Corps’ program working in conjunction with the Assistant Program Manager to complete partner and project management, administrative tasks, AmeriCorps member and youth outreach, recruitment, training and support, and day-to-day program operations. Time is split between managing residential summer youth programming, AmeriCorps member development, and outdoor conservation projects. This position supervises and delegates responsibilities for various duties among the Assistant Program Manager and seasonal Field Coordinators.

• Four-year degree in a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.

Tagged as: Administrative Staff, Camp Staff

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of supervisory and leadership experience with high school youth and young adults (preferably in a residential youth program and/or AmeriCorps service setting), including demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to gain respect, supervise, delegate, and positively coach others.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain relationships with many stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ability to work with diverse audiences.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of natural resource project management such as trail maintenance and construction, shoreline/watershed restoration, forest/prairie management, and wildlife habitat improvement.
• Working knowledge of outdoor recreation skills such as camping and canoeing or kayaking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal management and external outreach.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong initiative, adaptability, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record and ability/willingness to drive 12-passenger vans and large pickup trucks.
• Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check. Passing the criminal history check is defined as no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on the state or FBI checks.