Coordinator, Corpsmember Development

About the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCCCS):
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School (SJCCCS) develops young adults to create transformational change for our community and our planet. One of the first urban Conservation Corps in the country the San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School was founded in 1987 to empower young adults aged 18 to 27 (Corpsmembers) to upskill themselves and advance their career in conservation and green spaces. Today SJCCCS continues to operate its 1-year-long paid workforce development program while also functioning as a WASC-accredited charter high school allowing those who have aged out of the traditional education system to earn their high school diploma.

Our vision is for a hopeful and sustainable community that nurtures the aspirations of all young people. We believe in Service to Self Service to Community and Service to Environment. SJCCCS offers an engaging work environment focused on growth teamwork and making a positive impact. We value collaboration respect diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for employees to contribute their skills to create a hopeful and sustainable community. Whether youre passionate about education and development environmental conservation or community engagement joining our team means embracing a shared commitment to service and the chance to make a meaningful difference. Be a part of our mission to create transformational change and learn more at .

Position Summary:
The Corpsmember Development (CMD) Coordinator is responsible for managing the education and development for a caseload of 30-50 corpsmembers. Primary responsibilities include instructing and facilitating training coordinating training and educational opportunities with partner organizations and providing individualized career counseling support to young adults. The CMD Coordinator will also maintain accurate training data records update curriculum to incorporate industry best practices and program evaluation results and work closely with external training providers. The CMD Coordinator supports Corpsmembers with career exploration through regular in-person check-ins to support career and post-corps goal setting. As Corpsmembers graduate from the program the CMD Coordinator will conduct follow-up meetings to verify placement and provide bridge addition to strong communication and organizational skills the CMD Coordinator should maintain professionalism at all times while working with various department staff (such as job-training charter school etc.) and external partners. Applicants should be comfortable taking a leadership role and have prior experience in training development facilitation or public speaking youth development mentorship postsecondary education data tracking time management and critical thinking.

Job Duties:
Corpsmember Caseload Support

• Responsible for ensuring each corpsmember completes a training portfolio during their program year
• Conduct regular in-person check-ins with corpsmembers to build rapport and provide individualized career support
• Collect employment and post-secondary verification data from job-training graduates
• Conduct post-program follow ups to provide bridge support for corpsmembers after their graduation

Instruction Curriculum Development

• Act as the lead instructor and regularly lead training for corpsmembers in topics such as: orientation safety training (CPR/First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens) environmental education career readiness leadership and professional development
• Develop new job training and educational curriculum as needed for orientation new initiatives contracts and grants
• Strive to learn continuously and implement new and best practices in training instruction and education
• Proofread and edit training curriculum documents for consistency and clarity
• Demonstrate leadership mentorship and a positive attitude
• Supervise corpsmembers participating in training activities with external partners

Communication Collaboration

• Work with external partners to schedule and coordinate training certification and educational opportunities for corpsmembers as needed
• Plan tours field trips and speaker events that provide opportunities for corpsmembers to explore desired career pathways
• Work collaboratively with various department staff on the development of program materials and implementation of training programs and events
• Connect corpsmembers to the Support Services Department as needed to remove barriers for successful work and career transition
• Report any needs to department managers and directors

Training Data Management Reporting

• Maintain records of training certificates and rosters and distribute to participants as needed
• Utilize a variety of training platforms to generate consistent reports and assign training to corpsmembers as needed.
• Prepare and distribute periodic training and safety compliance reports to department supervisors managers and directors
• Assist in data analysis for department training compliance completion and projection rates

Administration General

• Lead administrative point of contact for emails in regards to training
• Maintain a master training calendar of events
• Communicate with corpsmembers via email phone and Slack about training opportunities
• Order program supplies and track receipts
• Other duties as assigned
  

Salary & Benefits

• Placement on the compensation scale is determined using a number of factors including the candidates level of experience and education that either meets or significantly exceeds the minimum requirements.
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance. Company sponsors 100% of employees dental and vision cost.
• Company-sponsored Life LTD and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match after 1 year of service
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Holiday Vacation and Sick leave
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Credit Union benefits

Work Environment & Requirements:
Position may require prolonged sitting standing walking reaching twisting turning kneeling bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. The incumbent may be required to drive a vehicle up to 35% of the time. The position may require the incumbent to occasionally lift up to 25lbs. Additionally the position requires far and near vision when driving reading and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The nature of the work may require the incumbent to work evenings weekends and holidays. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Equipment Used: Desktop computer laptop computer keyboard mouse cellular phone handheld (wired) phone personal vehicle or company vehicle (sedan).

Reasonable Accommodations: The San Jose Conservation Corps Charter is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment SJCCCS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact

NOTICE: The statements herein are intended to give a broad description of this job function and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

SJCC Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
The San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Corps and School does not discriminate based on an individuals race sex religion color national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation age gender gender identity gender expression genetic information hair style hair texture or any other basis prohibited by law. Working at SJCCCS means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall and transfer leaves of absence compensation benefits and training. SJCCCS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Employment At-Will:
The San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School is an At-Will employer. This means that employment with SJCCCS is voluntarily entered into and staff members are free to resign at any time. Similarly SJCCCS may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or prior notice as it deems appropriate. This at-will employment relationship can be changed only in a written agreement signed by the staff member and the CEO of SJCCCS.

**SJCCCS IS A MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYER**
All new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination absent an approved medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. If a new hire is in the process of being vaccinated their start date may be adjusted to a future date after they have been vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means at it has been at least two weeks since the person has completed the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One of the following must apply:
  • High School Diploma or GED 4 years of relevant work experience in program and training facilitation leading workshops and/or engaging youth
  • Associates degree in related field 3 years of relevant work experience in program and training facilitation leading workshops and/or engaging youth
  • Bachelors degree in education social work environmental studies natural resources or a related field 2 years of relevant work experience in program and training facilitation leading workshops and/or engaging youth
• Experience with and ability to engage with motivate encourage and support young adults from a wide variety of social educational and economic backgrounds.
• Passion for youth development workforce development education conservation climate change social and racial justice and/or related subjects.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams build positive relationships with participants colleagues and external partners and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Experience with and ability to engage with motivate encourage and support young adults from a wide variety of social educational and economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication facilitation and interpersonal skills with experience planning and leading group workshops or trainings.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and stay calm under pressure.

Driving Record and Requirements: This position requires driving. If the position is offered and accepted candidates must submit a copy of their DMV drivers record be at least 21 years of age and have at least one year or driving experience. The candidate also must possess and continue to maintain a valid California Class C drivers license and a clean driving record.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in the United States. Please be informed that San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year. Employees will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Background Check and Fingerprinting: Before hire all employees must undergo Live Scan Fingerprinting as well as a comprehensive background check which includes employment education and criminal history.

Drug Screen: If the position is offered and accepted candidates will be required to undergo and pass a 5-panel drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference forcandidates withexperience or education in natural resource management conservation and/or the environmental science field.
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Prior work experience in the nonprofit sector
• Prior supervisory experience
• Red Cross Instructor Certification