Field Training & Development Coordinator

CAREER DETAILS:

CAREER TITLE: Field Training and Development Supervisor
LOCATION : AYW Headquarters, Austin, TX
DIVISION: Field Operations
DEPARTMENT: Conservation Corps
POSITION REPORTS TO: Conservation and Disaster Program Manager
POSITION SUPERVISES: Program Participants
CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Conservation and Disaster Field and Training Supervisor I provides direct supervision, training,
development, and logistical support to crews of AmeriCorps members during their term of service. They
provide oversight of field operations for conservation and disaster response services while focusing on
risk management and the successful completion of project objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic tasks.
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Integrated GED and Vocational Certification Support Instructor will perform the following functions:

- Spend 60% of time in the Field and 40% in office

- Manage projects according to partner expectations and AYW standards;

Project Partner Liaison

- Coordinate project logistics;

- Communicate in a timely and professional manner with project partners to maintain project quality, timelines, and goals;

- Conduct frequent site visits to ensure successful project outcomes;

- Purchase supplies needed for project work and coordinate with AYW’s accounting team to properly document expenses according to required timelines;

- Train and supervise AmeriCorps members;

Assist with the planning and implementation of Crew Leader and Crew Member orientations;

- Conduct ongoing training for AmeriCorps members throughout their term, both on project sites and at the program’s office location. Train and lead AmeriCorps members in conservation projects, disaster response activities, risk management, and safety standards on site;

- Cultivate a positive member experience through one-on-one support, team-building and leadership development;

- Support positive mental and emotional health of members through one-on-one and group check-ins, providing resource referral and programmatic accommodations and adaptations;

- Handle conflict management and enforce disciplinary measures as necessary with Crew Leaders and Crew Members in accordance with program policies and procedures;

- Assist in required performance evaluations of AmeriCorps members;

- Transport members to enrollment and service activities as required by program guidelines;

- Complete and maintain timely and accurate project documentation;

Enter All Project Logs into the database system weekly

- Store project related documents in shared electronic files, including project logs, billing notes, purchase receipts, personnel forms, incident reporting, and member performance documents

- Manage field metrics and expense data for grant reporting;

- Maintain up-to-date trail, chainsaw, and disaster deployment expertise, seek out relevant continuing education opportunities;

- Maintain facility, chainsaw shop, tools, gear, and program vehicles to support overall programmatic goals and project needs;

Set up, manage, and track vendor accounts;

- Establish maintenance protocols with members and leaders;

- Participate in interviewing/selecting potential AmeriCorps members in collaboration with the Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator;

- Assist and support disaster deployments on the ground and as needed in coordination with the Manager;

- Leading activities and ensuring safety on volunteer projects in coordination with public and private entities;

- Attend weekly staff meetings and other team meetings as required;

- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

- High School Diploma or GED and completion of a 2-year vocational program related to the specified field of study, and 2 years of the specified work experience; OR

- 30 hours towards a bachelor’s degree with at least 6 hours (equals 1 year) in the specified or related field of study and 3 years of the specified work experience.

EXPERIENCE

- One to three years of previous related experience in conservation and restoration programs.

- Prior experience leading and teaching a team or supervising.

- Familiarity with AmeriCorps or public service.

- Experience with reporting measurements, working with contracts, responding to audit requests, ensuring compliance, and coordinating members.

- Experience working with young adults and academically and socially at-risk opportunity youth, ages 18–28, with a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.

- Knowledge of Google Docs and Google Sheets.

- Knowledge of trail building and habitat restoration.

- Mechanical and basic tool knowledge, including chainsaw use.

- Knowledge of CPR and Wilderness First Aid.

- Knowledge of herbicide use.

- Knowledge of team-based coordination and logistics.

SKILLS

- Strong team-leadership and leader-development skills.

- Strong problem-solving, logistical, and conflict-resolution skills.

- Basic computer skills.

- Ability to operate passenger vans, trucks with trailers, and other heavy equipment.

- Skills in chainsaw operation, GPS/GIS, carpentry, and small-engine maintenance.

- Strong project-management and project-partner-relations skills.

- Ability to operate effectively in diverse community settings.

- Ability to provide mentorship under stressful conditions.

- Skills in conservation, trail building, construction and maintenance of park infrastructure, habitat restoration, invasive-species removal, wildfire mitigation, disaster response, and safe tool use.

ABILITIES

- Maintain attention to detail and accuracy.

- Remain well-organized, cooperative, patient, and willing to assist others.

- Demonstrate an open and honest personality.

- Remain flexible under pressure.

- Exercise sound decision-making.

- Build consensus.

- Apply flexible problem-solving in the field.

- Serve as a positive role model for Corps members while supporting respect for the learner and the mission of AYW.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

- HEARING: Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

- TALKING: Ability to speak clearly so others can understand the information being communicated; convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately; speak in front of groups; provide information to supervisors, coworkers, and external partners by telephone, in writing, by email, or in person; provide guidance and direction to others; and set and monitor performance standards.

- VISION: Ability to see details at a distance and at close range, within a few feet of the observer; read papers and books; and operate audiovisual equipment, office equipment, and tools.

- MANUAL DEXTERITY: Ability to quickly move one or both hands, including the hand and arm together, to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects such as hammers, picks, and chainsaws.

- EXTENT FLEXIBILITY: Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, and/or legs.

- REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Walking, talking, and frequent and regular movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

- PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects or restrain individuals.

- DYNAMIC/STATIC/TRUNK STRENGTH: Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time, requiring muscular endurance and resistance to fatigue; exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing; and restrain potentially violent individuals.

- VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT INTERACTION: Ability to navigate and/or drive a personal vehicle or 15-passenger company van; use computers and computer applications to enter data or process information; and operate photocopiers and scanners.

WORKING MODEL AND CONDITIONS

- ENVIRONMENT: In-person and onsite.

- INDOORS: Environmentally controlled office or shared-office setting involving work with groups or teams and contact with others face-to-face, by telephone, or through other methods. No hazardous indoor conditions. May be required to work in hot, wet, cold, or other significantly unpleasant conditions.

- OUTDOORS: Independent or isolated settings that may involve hot, wet, cold, or other significantly unpleasant conditions, including disaster areas.

- ATTENDANCE: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break, including off-site Disaster and Conservation Hitches. Occasional weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or complete special projects.

- TRAVEL: Travel for partner cultivation and project-planning purposes; occasional travel to AmeriCorps service sites; transportation of Corps members as needed; and occasional travel for professional conferences, workshops, training, and the annual staff retreat.

BENEFITS

American YouthWorks offers competitive benefits and leave packages including, on an annual basis:

- 11 personal days;

- 8 sick days;

- 19 break days, taken throughout the spring, summer, and winter;

- 17 holidays, 2 float holidays

- Employer contributions toward medical and dental plan;

- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability;

- Pre-tax programs for child and health care;

- Supplemental income and additional voluntary life options

- 403(b) retirement with employer contribution;

- Employment service awards every 5-years;

EOE