Career Pathways Associate

Conservation Corps North Bays mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient sustainable and equitable community.

We achieve our mission by:

• Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work education employability civic engagement and leadership.
• Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
• Fostering diversity equity and inclusion
• Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
• Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Career Pathways Associate

Reports to: Career Pathways Manager

Locations: San Rafael/ Santa Rosa CA

Role with Agency: Member of the Career Pathways Department

Employment Status: Nonexempt Fulltime Hourly

Work Schedule: MF 8:30am5:00pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

SUMMARY

Conservation Corps North Bays (CCNB) Career Pathways department provides support to all corpsmembers so that they can succeed at CCNB and transition into their chosen career. Career Pathways staff lead career preparation workshops guide each corpsmember in developing an individualized career and educational plan connect corpsmembers to community resources facilitate job placements when corpsmembers exit the program and support corpsmember recruitment efforts.

Under the supervision of the Career Pathways Manager the Career Pathways Associate collaborates to implement the Career Pathways Program at CCNBs Sonoma County site. As a member of one of CCNBs three programming departments the Career Pathways Associate supports career preparation programs connections to community resources job placement assistance corpsmember recruitment activities supportive services and events. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with funding and certification requirements. In addition the Career Pathways Associate also plays an active role on organizationwide projects to ensure corpsmembers successfully complete CCNBs job training program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation

• Carry out the successful implementation of Career Pathways department activities in Sonoma and Marin County
• Create written materials for internal and external communications
• Actively collaborate as a member of the Career Pathways team to understand programming needs and undertake a variety of special projects that support department and organizational goals
• Participate in periodic new projects or committees focused on additional programming education supportive services or recruitment activities
• Ensure all CCNB policies and procedures are followed
• Work closely with Career Pathways Manager to plan any corpsmember event/activity

Career Preparation Program

• Plan and lead the implementation of career preparation programs for Sonoma and Marin County corpsmembers including group workshops internal and external trainings and individualized coaching and support
• Collaborate with other Career Pathways team members to lead career preparation workshops each week
• Provide oneonone guidance to corpsmembers. Ensure that all documentation related to oneonone guidance is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements
• Conduct monthly followup communications with corpsmember alums. Ensure that all documentation of follow up meetings is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements
• Implement CCNBs LevelUp program for corpsmember development in Sonoma and Marin County
• Carry out the appropriate implementation of policies related to corpsmember performance issues and extension requests
• Utilize relationships with community service providers to refer corpsmembers for additional assistance navigating barriers such as childcare housing and transportation
• Periodically assist teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNBs onsite high school) to address student issues

Job Placements

• When job opportunities arise collaborate with Career Pathways team members to identify appropriate corpsmembers connect them with employers and support their applications
• Assist in organizing events that prepare corpsmembers for the job application process such as career panels career fairs and visits with local employers
• Monitor local job boards and share opportunities with the appropriate staff and corpsmembers

Corpsmember Recruitment & Orientation

• Utilize relationships with educational institutions supportive services agencies community groups and other entities to recruit corpsmember applicants
• Plan for and facilitate application workshops at community partner locations to inform young adults of corpsmember opportunities and provide assistance in completing the CCNB Corpsmember Application
• Carry out recruitment work plans in collaboration with colleagues from Career Pathways and People & Culture departments
• Assist the Development and Communications department in creating and updating marketing and outreach materials used in corpsmember recruitment
• Assist in coordination and planning of corpsmember interviews onboarding and orientation
• Plan and lead Career Pathways portions of corpsmember orientation

Grants Coordination and Reporting

• Under direction from the Career Pathways Manager assist in tracking and controlling grant expenses and ensuring all grant obligations are met
• Coordinate with staff from across the organization to gather organize synthesize and present information required for grant reports
• Ensure CCNB meets the requirements for the Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps including assisting with the timely and successful enrollment of corpsmembers into WIOA. Produce reports as needed to track SCYEC activities

Compliance

• Ensure corpsmember records are maintained correctly and efficiently to achieve program outcomes grant requirements and corps certification
• Collaborate with Evaluations staff to update forms and data tracking processes to meet funding and certification requirements. Assist in analyzing and summarizing results for proper reporting

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates degree in environmental studies education social work public policy education or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with teenagers or young adults
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of program stakeholders
• Excellent prioritization organizational and administrative skills; attention to detail in managing recordkeeping and tracking outcomes
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite especially Word and Excel. Prior experience using Salesforce a plus
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in creating educational modules lessons and trainings
• Experience supervising or mentoring young adults from a variety of backgrounds especially those experiencing social economic and educational disadvantages
• Experience in career development including supportive services and job placement assistance is preferred
• Experience in community outreach is preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish is a plus
• Must have a valid CA drivers license with a clean DMV record and ability to pass fingerprint clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please see the People & Culture department to request an accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk use hands to operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. There are normal office working conditions and associated physical demands. For example on a continuous basis sit at a desk using a computer and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk as well as repetitive finger movements with office and computer machinery. May be expected to lift and move containers weighing up to 25 lbs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary range for this position is $23.00$26.00 per hour. This is a fulltime position which is eligible for a benefits package including employer sponsored Medical Dental Vision and Chiropractic care for the employee (dependents will be out of pocket) 403(b) plan with an employer match after one year of service and a generous PTO plan with accruals starting at 18 days per year with an additional 11 paid holidays. A staff development fund is also provided to encourage skill development and growth for the position.

TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to and include Career Pathways Associate in the subject line.

Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

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