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Mile High Youth Corps seeks Projects Coordinator

Application Deadline: January 25, 2008

Mile High Youth Corps helps urban youth make a difference in themselves and in their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences

Projects Coordinator - Fee- for-Service

Essential Functions:

Project Development

• Establish partnerships with public land agencies, local governments and nonprofit agencies that work in the areas of environmental conservation, outdoor recreation, energy conservation, community development/community improvement, and affordable housing.

• Develop fee-for-service (FFS) projects that provide positive work experiences for Corpsmembers and generate unrestricted income for the agency. Goal of $250,000-$350,000 in FFS income annually.

• Communicate with MHYC's current project sponsors to plan and schedule future FFS projects.

• Create promotional materials for use in recruiting new project partners.

• Attend public/community-based meetings and networking events to cultivate new project partnerships.

• Research and develop new project focus areas that could provide positive work experiences for Corpsmembers and generate earned income for the agency.

• Assist project partners in writing grant proposals and raising funds to hire MHYC for FFS projects.

• Develop volunteer service projects for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, National Youth Service Day, Colorado Cares Day and Make a Difference Day.

• Assist Director of Development in securing and recognizing sponsors for volunteer service days.

Project Coordination

• Develop master schedule for all MHYC projects.

• Schedule all fee-for-service work projects and work with program coordinators to schedule non-fee-for-service projects as needed.

• Work with program coordinators to schedule pre-project site visits and prepare for project starts.

• Ensure worksite safety by conducting onsite safety assessments, identifying health and safety hazards, and implementing corrective measures.

• Coordinate sponsor relations and maintain regular communication with project sponsors through the duration of each project and throughout the year.

• Monitor project progress, quality and sponsor satisfaction.

• Coordinate volunteer service day projects.

• Substitute for injured, sick or absent Crew Leaders.

Administration

• Create all FFS project contracts and maintain complete and accurate files on each project.

• Provide program coordinators with written vital information about each project.

• Coordinate billing for completed FFS projects with the Director of Finance.

• Work with Director of Programs to ensure that program coordinators complete and enter all project reports in the database in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assist Director of Programs and Director of Development in compiling project information for grant reports.

• Assist Director of Operations in creating annual project budgets and bi-monthly income reports for the board.

• Reports to the Director of Operations

Education and Training

• Plans, coordinates and implements technical trainings for the fee-for-service projects for all staff and Corpsmembers.

• Helps facilitate continuing technical education for fee-for-service projects.

Operations

• Coordinate MHYC's fleet of vehicles (maintenance, driver training & evaluation, needs assessments, insurance issues with the Director of Finance, etcÉ)

• Coordinate the procurement, security, distribution and inventory control of uniforms.

• Coordinate the procurement, security, distribution and inventory control of materials, tools, safety gear and field supplies for construction and fee-for-service projects.

• Assist Director of Operations with facilities infrastructure and improvements as needed.

• Assist Director of Operations with the development of operations and safety policies and procedures.

Agency Support

• Submits weekly staff reports for internal publication.

• Attend staff meetings and Operations team meetings as needed.

• Other duties and responsibilities to be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: BA or BS required.

Experience: 1-2 years project coordination experience required. 1-2 years experience in natural resource management, volunteer management, or working in a youth corps preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of natural resource and outdoor recreation issues.

• Knowledge of public land agencies and nonprofit organizations serving the Denver metro area.

• Organized and detail oriented.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Publisher)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, creative and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Hours & Compensation:

This is a full-time, regular position that is classified as exempt, with benefits. Salary range is $32,000-$36,000. Hours are M-Th 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for special events.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@mhyc.net.

MHYC is an equal opportunity employer.

MHYC is a tobacco-free agency.

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