Organizational Summary: 

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit. The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities. 

Program Summary: 

Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. As a corps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations founded to move forward the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps.   

Position Summary: Supports ACC through the selection, onboarding, and engagement of program participants while maintaining grant compliance. 

Outcomes & Functions of Position: 

Participant Engagement 

• Lead the creation and management of professional development workshops and opportunities including resume building, cover letter writing, Public Land Corps hiring authority, etc.
• Coordinate and execute seasonal crew member graduations. 
• Monitor and compile reports on trainings, certifications, and other educational opportunities completed by program participants during and after their terms with ACC. 
• Create, update, and utilize a list of alumni to share opportunities and track post term updates. 
• Assist with the implementation of member trainings as needed.

Human Resources 

• Receive and review applications, conduct interviews, check references, and select candidates for crew program positions.
• Lead the process of participant onboarding, and ensure the timely enrollment, tracking, and exiting of program participants using current onboarding software (Salesforce, UKG Ready).  
• Ensure that timely communications are being sent to the applicants regarding the status and completion of onboarding and exiting procedures. 
• Manage files and databases related to program participants to ensure compliance with funders, as well as state, federal and internal policies. 
• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents. 
• Assist with outreach and attend in-person recruitment events as needed.  

Administration 

• Generate program reports, create presentations, develop brochures and flyers, document meeting minutes, and conduct research.
• Participates in ACC staff meetings and other collaborative team meetings as needed.
• Performs a variety of other administrative duties as required to ensure efficient office operations for ACC. 

Organizational Advocacy 

• Successfully engages, leads and supports a positive work environment for all within the organization and the communities we serve. 
• Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals. 
• Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual. 
• Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned. 

Our Commitment:  

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience with any of the following: outreach, recruitment, volunteer engagement, hiring, and/or onboarding new hires.
• Previous experience with a conservation, youth, or other national service organization preferred. 
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms. 
• Ability to keep others and oneself, in remote locations, accountable to expectations. 
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies. 
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.

Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.