Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private non-profit organization that has been helping young people develop themselves since 1986. To date more than 20000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission
The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.

Position Summary

The River Ambassador implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by using his/her leadership safety watch skills and communication skills to educate the public along with our youth enabling them to advance their educational personal and career opportunities in conservation of the LA River. The River Ambassador is responsible for the safety watch and visitor assistance along the Los Angeles River. The Ambassador will need to focus on the personal safety of any people in the vicinity under his/her surveillance including occasional visitors as well as workers assigned to the worksite by communicating incidents to authority enforcement agencies to assist in varying situations. It is their ability to relate guide and motivate visitors at the river and nearby pocket parks adjacent to river to create stronger ties to their communities through community involvement service explore avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment and develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people.

Essential Functions

• Motivates and educates river visitors and our young people about the river.
• Provides assistance to Crew Supervisors working along the river for completion of service projects.
• Ensures safe work practices a safe work environment and the proper maintenance of vehicles equipment and tools.
• Ensures that a consistent high quality of work is performed on various work projects.
• At project worksites serves as liaison between project sponsoring agency staff and supervisor.
• Trains and guides the team in project development tasks.
• Implements work projects timely and efficiently from start to finish.
• Ensures appropriate equipment availability to perform the work projects.
• Maintains appropriate professional ties with river visitors team members community-based organizations and sponsors
• Provides team support for community events and promotes community involvement in team projects.
• Plans and carries out assigned crew scheduling.
• Prepares daily and monthly reports of project work assignments.
• Motivates and provides constructive discipline and positive reinforcement for corpsmembers.
• Completes at least ten (10) hours of staff trainings (i.e. effective supervision basic computer skills sexual harassment proper chainsaw operation defensive driving conflict resolution and writing/grammar) annually.
• Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
• Working from home is not an option.
• Learn and memorize Quadrant access points.
• Become familiarized with educational training regarding the LA River.
• Provide guidance and information to the public along the river.
• Report on any public safety concerns.
• Occasionally help River Rangers crew as needed.
• Use manual or electric bikes to travel LA River Bike Paths.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities or activities that may be required of the employee in this role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organizations response to the COVID-19 pandemic your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job as well as train others.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and motivate young people to meet program goals.
• Ability to structure tasks establish priorities and set goals.
• Demonstrates the project management and logistics skills necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Demonstrates sensitivity understanding and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural socioeconomic disability and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates the oral and written communication skills necessary to prepare concise logical grammatically correct documents and presentations.
• Competent level of computer skills (Microsoft Office Environment) and the ability to complete the necessary reports on several platforms used by our agency.
• Work schedule will vary on project needs.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; any combination of experience and education that would achieve the desired outcome as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Proficiency in using tools/ safety equipment appropriate for various work projects.

Other Requirements

• Flexible to attend events and meetings in the community to support the program.
• California Class C Drivers License validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• Standard multi-media first aid certification. If you do not currently possess a standard multi-media first aid certification you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring this position to secure it.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.
• Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Salary and Benefits

• $22.29- $27.44/hour (reflects the entire pay range); a starting wage higher than $22.29per hour is based on a level of experience and education that exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical Dental Vision Benefitswith 93%employercoverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.
• 3 weeksofvacation accrued per year;11paidHolidays and 80 hoursof sicktimeaccruedper year.
• 401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.

Internal Application Procedure

Internal applicants must review the Transfers/Promotions guidelines and complete a LA Conservation Corps Transfer/Promotion Career Opportunity Application within three (3) working days of the Posting Date. This information can be requested from the Human Resources Department. The internal application should be submitted to Human Resources by the Internal Closing Date or within three (3) working days of the Posting Date.

External Application Procedure

The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

You will be requested to complete an application at a later date if you are chosen for an interview. Based upon a review of your application and supportive information applicants will be considered for the interview portion. The interview will cover education and experience requirements. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or if applicable at the time an interview is scheduled.

AAO/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations job sites and facilities and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting hiring placement training compensation and benefits promotion transfer and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer