Intern Program Coordinator to support the development and launch of a collaborative approach to youth employment in Portland-Vancouver.  The Refuge System seeks to engage and inspire people who live in urban areas to become part of a conservation constituency, so that together we can leave a legacy of abundant and healthy wildlife and wild lands for future generations of Americans to enjoy.  The Program Coordinator will play a key role in creating meaningful nature-based internship/employment opportunities (on wildlife refuges and in communities) for diverse and underserved local youth on their paths to becoming future conservation leaders.

Major duties include:

• Coordinating communication between national wildlife refuge staff and inaugural youth employment partners (Student Conservation Association and Hispanic Access Foundation) to collaboratively design program
• Communicating with target communities and partners (e.g. LatinX, Indigenous, people with disabilities) to determine needs and interests of local youth
• Developing program framework and guidance
• Developing position descriptions that tie community conservation efforts with local national wildlife refuges
• Developing recruitment tools, onboarding processes, training materials and mentorship strategies
• Assisting with recruitment and support of youth interns
• Creating reports, keeping records, coordinating with staff and and partners

As we build our efforts to deepen relationships of underserved populations and be a community asset, we are seeking applicants who can help us achieve an inclusive youth internship program.  The ideal candidate would have:

• strong communication and organizational skills
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• a passion for connecting people with nature
• a desire to take on a leadership role
• experience working with diverse communities, especially within the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area
• ability to speak Spanish
• a minimum of a bachelor’s degree

Other info:

• The position requires a minimum of 32 hours per week.
• The position requires a valid driver’s license, intermittent weekend or evening work.
• While on duty, a government vehicle may be provided.  Public transportation fares can be reimbursed for on-duty travel.
• The position will support the work of the USFWS throughout the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Office space is available at national wildlife refuges and at key locations throughout the metro area.
• This position may qualify incumbent for the Public Lands Corps Act hiring authority (U.S. citizens only, ages of 16-30 inclusive): https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/elips/documents/public_land_corps_hiring_authority.pdf

Compensation amounts:

• $600 – weekly living allowance
• $50 – weekly commuting allowance
• $500 – reimbursable Duty Travel funding
  *All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes

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