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Northwest Youth Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1984
Address:
2621 Augusta Street
Eugene, Oregon
97403
TRCS – Outdoor Education and Youth Development Specialist
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: TRCS – Outdoor Education and Youth Development Specialist
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Eugene
State / Territory: Oregon
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Transportation Assistance
Project/Program Focus: Education/Interpretation, Habitat Restoration
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
TRCS-AC-Field-1700-HR-2024-cc-edits
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps has been providing opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. Our programs focus on education, challenge, community, leadership and empowerment, and typically include epic outdoor experiences in some of the most wild and scenic places on Earth. Our suite of programs have something to offer both a teenager looking for their first summer work experience and a recent college grad needing specific certifications to land their dream job. We partner with land management agencies and like-minded non-profits across the west to complete high priority conservation projects designed to improve the lands and communities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Outdoor Education and Youth Development Specialist AmeriCorps Individual Placement is both highly demanding and highly rewarding, serving high school students identified as at risk of academic failure and/or presenting behavioral challenges. There are four AmeriCorps Individual Placement positions to be filled. Outdoor Education and Youth Development Specialists spend most of their time in direct contact with students, either providing direct student instruction in small groups in a classroom setting, providing environmental education in the field, or facilitating conservation-based, service-learning projects.
JOB DUTIES
Essential Functions (80%)
- Assist in the coordination of the field and service work components of an outdoor high school including documentation of work performed.
- Develop project specs and coordinate logistics for field operations
- Function as a conduit to the NYC Operations team to ensure access to necessary tools and equipment
- Develop and maintain protocols for checking out TRCS field equipment
- Aid student learning through small group instruction in the classroom
- Provide individualized attention for struggling high school students
- Lead youth in field education and on service-learning projects
- Facilitate experiential learning in the outdoors
- Act as a role model for youth, manage conflict-resolution
- Camp with students and teaching staff on up to four, 8-day trips in a wilderness setting
- Attend all AmeriCorps meetings and trainings
- Members are not allowed to engage in any prohibited activities per the Prohibited Activities form
- Transport student teams in 12-passenger busses to field sites
- Knowledge and experience with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Secondary Functions (20%)
- Participate in student conferences, interact with parents, and participate in behavior management planning
- Partner with other organizations and agencies, such as the School garden Project, Bergrenn Experimental Farm, US Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.
- Coordinate school projects, such as student council and student appreciation
- Help establish one new school partnership
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or commensurate experience in Outdoor Leadership, Youth Development and/or conservation.
- Valid driver's license and a history of responsible driving. Must be 21 years of age to qualify as a Northwest Youth Corps Driver.
- Must provide current photo ID and proof of US Citizenship, US National or Permanent Resident status
- Willingness to undergo a criminal and sex offender background check
Schedule Requirements
- Full time (40-45 hours a week) with a minimum of 1700 hours during a 10-month service term from August 19th, 2024, until June 20th, 2025. Exact dates are subject to slight change due to snow days and other unforeseen challenges in the calendar. Service hours are generally Mon-Fri, 8-4:30pm, with occasional night and weekend hours.
- The member must complete a minimum of 1700 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.
Members are responsible for providing housing, food, work clothing, and a pair of 8-inch-tall leather work boots.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For specific information about the Twin Rivers Charter School or the Outdoor Educator/Youth Development Specialist position please contact the principal Kristin Humphrey’s at [email protected] or for AmeriCorps related questions contact Northwest Youth Corps AmeriCorps Manager Cassidy Connolly at [email protected].
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Instructions
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.
Type of position: Individual Placement
Service Dates: August 2024 – June 2025
Length of Term: 1700 Hours (43 weeks)
To Apply: please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at: https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships
Please select “TRCS – Outdoor Education and Youth Development Specialist” when applying.
The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing housing, food, work clothing, and a pair of 8-inch-tall leather work boots.
The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.
These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network’s OYSI and EAP program.
In accordance with 45CFR 2520.65, AmeriCorps members may not perform prohibited service activities directly or indirectly by recruiting, training, or managing others for the primary purpose of engaging in the activities. Prohibited service activities are outlined in the Service Agreement and AmeriCorps member manual.
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Benefits: Education Award, Housing Stipend/Assistance
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