Heart of Oregon Corps is hiring for a qualified Summer Programs Manager with motivation, professionalism, talent, and passion for empowering and inspiring positive change in the lives of young people. We’re looking for someone who can coordinate two summer programs, maintain grant compliance, and promote the wellbeing and success of our youth participants. Primary duties include, coordinating program operations with key stakeholders, including the US Forest Service, supporting youth recruitment, hiring and orientations; recruiting, hiring and training Crew Leaders and camp counselors, and also collecting, managing, and reporting program outcomes.

WHO WE ARE:

At Heart of Oregon Corps, 16-24 year old local young people with barriers to success improve their own lives while gaining job skills on projects that improve the community. Heart of Oregon Corps trains tomorrow’s workforce today. The Program Coordinator works with our year-round conservation corps programs, where local Opportunity Youth learn employability and leadership skills while protecting and improving public lands in Central Oregon. Learn more at www.heartoforegon.org

POSITION AND ORGANIZATION INFO:

This position is tasked with the coordination of both the Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC) and Camp LEAD programs. COYCC is a collaborative effort between HOC and the US Forest Service, which engages youth, ages 16-18, in conservation projects on Forest Service land. Camp LEAD is a program that provides youth experiencing disabilities to learn about careers in conservation, complete conservation projects, and gain leadership skills, all within a camp environment. This position is primarily based out of our office in Bend, Oregon, with regular travel throughout the region for recruitment and program oversight purposes. The position works primarily in an office environment, but will also conduct regular outreach efforts and visits to partner agencies. Additionally, during the summer season, regular site visits, youth transportation, and even Crew Leader coverage is a common need. This position may also visit project sites in an effort to support youth development in the field. During Camp LEAD, the Manager may occasionally stay overnight in order to participate in evening activities. The position is supervised by the Program Director and is a part of a larger program team of 7 conservation staff. Heart of Oregon Corps is a large regional non-profit that operates 6 youth training programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience working with transitional-aged youth, coordinating youth programs, and/or leading conservation crews. A Bachelor’s Degree (or directly related equivalent experience) is required. A combination of the following other qualifications is preferred, but not required: general understanding of youth development practices, trauma informed care, grant writing and reporting, clerical and file management, career development and soft skills building. Additionally, it is highly preferred this position is held by someone with bilingual (Spanish) skills. A good sense of fun and humor is also welcomed and desired! A strong commitment to respecting the ideas and intelligence of young people and ability to relate to and support a multicultural group of people is critical. A successful candidate will have flexibility, adaptability, and problem solving skills to balance a multi-dimensional role in a rapidly changing environment.

BENEFITS:

Starting salary range for the position is $58,922-$61,868, with the upper range reserved for candidates who hold extensive experience, education, and certifications as described. This is a full-time, year-round, salaried staff position, with employee health insurance, dental and vision benefits paid 100% by the employer. Time off is generous, with 12 paid holidays (which includes 6 days while the offices are closed over the winter holidays), plus 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours paid sick time/year. Vacation leave benefits increase after 1 years of service. See our careers page for a full benefits summary.

Heart of Oregon Corps highly encourages applications from anyone who identifies with a marginalized community or historically underrepresented group. Please do not hesitate to apply!

PROCESS:

If you are interested please submit the following to Human Resources:

APPLY HERE

• HOC Employment Application
• Cover Letter (in the body of an email is ok)
• Resume

Send to:

Email hr@heartoforegon.org
Heart of Oregon Corps, PO Box 279, Bend OR 97709
541-526-1314 (FAX)

As long as this position is posted, we are accepting applications:

Final candidates will need to complete an interview, additional paperwork, provide references, and complete a post-offer background check. Valid driving license and good driving record required, drivers must complete a DMV check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. All applicants will be contacted by phone or email regarding your application results by the end of the process. We strive to respect the time and effort required to apply.