Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) and Willamette National Forest have partnered to increase participation of target audiences in programs and careers in resource conservation and public land management. We seek an AmeriCorps candidate who possesses strong skills and interest in resource management, community engagement, conservation education, and event planning with commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of work. The Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator serves with the U.S. Forest Service, Northwest Youth Corps and multiple partners to coordinate and implement inclusive engagement activities that connect underserved and underrepresented youth and communities with their public lands. The duty location for the position is Springfield, Oregon.

Internship Summary

The Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator will work with the Willamette and Siuslaw National Forests, and Northwest Youth Corps to identify and attend appropriate community functions and lead environmental education programming that connects diverse communities to public lands. The position is based out of the Willamette National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Springfield, Oregon. This internship will require evening and weekend work hours attending community meetings and outdoor-related events. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership and independent working skills.

Areas of Responsibility

 Coordinate and lead safe and inclusive recreational field trips for community members and groups.

 Develop and organize outdoor educational programming with partner input.

 Recruit youth and young adults to participate in Northwest Youth Corps programs & USFS seasonal positions.

 Coordinate and manage the efforts of volunteers and interested community members as needed.

 Precisely and accurately track all accomplishments and other helpful metrics to develop an archive and perpetuate the goals of the Outdoor Ambassador program.

 Input metrics from trips into NatureWatch Interpretation & Conservation Education database and assist with regional reporting.

 Assist in program communications and social media efforts to share program and event stories.

 Respond to questions from community partners in a timely manner by email, phone or in-person.

 Collaborate with USFS & NYC personnel and partner organizations to evaluate program/event performance and provide recommendations for improvements.

 Follow safety protocols set by Northwest Youth Corps and the Forest Service

Terms of Employment

This is a full time, 10 month, 1,700 hour position starting in mid-June 2019. Workload varies seasonally and will require long days and/or evening and weekend responsibilities periodically.

Qualifications

 Must be between the ages of 21-25 years old.

 Valid driver’s license and a history of responsible driving. Demonstrated experience working in diverse communities

 Applicants must be eligible for AmeriCorps, and able to submit documentation of one of the following citizenship statuses: U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.

 Commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of work

 Experience leading activities with youth

 Appreciation for working in the great outdoors and with the community at large

Desired Skills

 Fluent in English and Spanish and/or another language

 Strong computer and analytical skills

Compensation

 $21,914 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis

 Health insurance plan, training, loan forbearance, interest accrual relief, City of Eugene bus pass

 $5,920 education award (upon successful completion of service term and all program requirements) The living allowance and education award are taxable.

After successfully completing the 10-month position, the Coordinator is eligible to receive noncompetitive hiring status for a period of not more than 2-years, as provided by the Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2005, Public Law 109- 154.

Location

The intern will be supervised and located for the most part at the Willamette National Forest’s headquarters in Springfield, OR adjacent to Eugene, an exciting beautiful city of 150,000. With a multitude of outdoor recreational activities, it is located approximately 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 80 miles from superb downhill and cross-country skiing. Eugene is home to the University of Oregon, the world-class Hult Center for the Performing Arts, and numerous other amenities available in a vibrant and diverse university community.

About the Forest Service, NYC, and AmeriCorps

The USDA Forest Service (USFS) mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Established in 1905, the agency works with communities and organizations to conserve and enhance the watersheds, wildlife habitat and wild places across the 193-million-acre National Forest System. The Willamette’s 1.5 million acres is home to eight wilderness areas.

Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers an education-based, work experience modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth each year across a four state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, educate youth, and respond to local and national disasters.

AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security.

For specific information about the Willamette National Forest or the Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator position please contact: Chiara Cipriano chiara.cipriano@usda.gov

For Northwest Youth Corps or AmeriCorps related questions contact: Andrew Tagge at andrewt@nwyouthcorps.org

Application process

Please visit www.nwyouthcorps.org/m/ourprograms/ConservationInterns and click on “Apply Now” under the Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator position.

Applications will be accepted through May 5, 2019.

The USDA Forest Service, AmeriCorps, and Northwest Youth Corps are Equal Opportunity Employers. AmeriCorps members have the right to reasonable accommodation and accessibility for a disability.

The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.