Program Coordinator - South LA

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (“the Corps”) is a private, non-profit organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission

We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator, South Los Angeles is a key contributor to the LA Conservation Corps’ success and sustainability by contributing to the accomplishment of the organization’s mission, business goals and vision by establishing new and maintaining current development resources that will identity and cultivate funding to grow and sustain the organization. The Program Coordinator accomplishes this mission by supervising and leading crew supervisors who are responsible for the immediate supervision and development of corpsmembers. The primary responsibility of the Program Coordinator is to ensure the delivery of programs and services for the purpose of enhancing the development of youth and communities served by the LA Conservation Corps. Responsibilities include the development, coordination, and implementation of our beverage container recycling programs and other recycling projects.  Other duties assigned, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Compliance

• Is accountable for establishing a safe working environment where no industrial injuries occur that can be attributed to negligence, carelessness, and/or inappropriate safety practices.
• Helps Program Manager with oversight of our recycling facility located at our Northeast LA site.
• Oversees and increases the beverage container recycling program by 20%.

Facilitation and Partnerships

• Conducts regular program meetings to ensure that operations and program goals are being met.
• Participates in weekly management team meetings.
• Works and communicates with program sponsors, local Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), and other public and private agencies to guarantee scheduled goals are met.
• Conducts outreach to local businesses and schools to help spread awareness of our beverage container recycling program, create new accounts, and increase our overall collection tonnage. This outreach will be in the form of in-person presentations, emailing, phone calls, school fairs, etc.

Fiscal Management

• Assists Managers and Directors in managing program activities and the overall management of annual budgets for assigned programs.
• Helps develop specific program/project budgets and manage associated fiscal resources.

Program Management

• Assists Program Manager with other recycling projects.
• Responsible for program deliverables, goals, and outcomes.
• Appropriates human and material resources to ensure the projects are completed successfully and within the budget.
• Works in conjunction with the Program Manager to secure necessary resources for proper department functionality.
• Oversees the advanced monthly scheduling of work crews to insure a seamless flow of work for short-, mid- and long-term planning.
• Continuously analyze recycling accounts to determine ways to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Assists Program Manager with data collection and reporting (quarterly and annual report) for recycling programs.
• Works with management to foster new funding and work contract opportunities. In conjunction with helping to develop cost estimates on work opportunities.

Staff Management

• Ensures staff and programs meet departmental and program goals.
• Responsible for supervising individuals who report to this position.
• Ensures Corpsmember development by working with the management team to develop Corpsmembers both personally and professionally on the work site.
• Provides support in the area of Corpsmember training in conjunction with Corpsmembers.
• Leads necessary CalRecycle training for Corpsmembers and Field staff.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The Corps’ provides a great work environment that includes great work-life balance, top-tier benefits, and an excellent vacation package.

Please note that this job announcement is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organization’s 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

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills; characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written); characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility, and dependability.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
• Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project.
• Ability to explain policies, procedures, directions and represent the Corps’ philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.
• Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, software and Internet research.
• High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Uses good judgment, evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes. 
• Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
• Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; AA and/or bachelor’s degree preferred AND at least two (2) years of experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in using and providing instruction for tools appropriate for various work projects.
• Previous experience working in the non-profit or public sector preferred.

Other Duties and Requirements

• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
• 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. 
• California Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California. 
• If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California. 
• Reference checks will be conducted; employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and be able to provide supporting documentation.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $58,516- $74,071 annually (reflects the entire salary range).  A starting salary higher than $58,516 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members. 
• 3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and 80 hours of sick time accrued per year. 
• 401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%. 

Application Procedure

Complete application and provide resume and cover letter at www.lacorps.org.  The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

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 

www.lacorps.org