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Youth Leadership Coordinator

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Huntington, VT, USA
Internship

The Youth Leadership Coordinator will develop, implement and coordinate the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s youth leadership program.  Specifically, s/he will be responsible for coordinating young-adult based programs; our paid internship program for undergraduates and graduate students, our Campus Audubon Chapters program and our work with partner organizations serving young adults.  Additionally, the Youth Leadership Coordinator will develop a new youth leadership alumni group to serve as a professional networking and conservation career pipeline within National Audubon and beyond. The Youth Leadership Coordinator will work directly with an evaluation consultant to develop and implement evaluation tools for the youth leadership program. 

Audubon Vermont is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the diversity of our community in its board, staff, volunteers, and members; ensuring its internal culture, business practices, and programs are welcoming and advance its diversity goals; and empowering people to make positive changes in their community and environment. Audubon Vermont’s Youth Leadership Coordinator is expected to serve diverse audiences and help advance Audubon Vermont’s diversity strategies.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinate a comprehensive paid internship program that aligns with the Audubon Center, State and National conservation plans.  Develop trainings, conceptual frameworks, support materials, assessment tools, and other elements as needed. Coordinate with department heads to implement the internship program in education, conservation and policy.
  • Coordinate with UVM to establish the first Audubon campus chapter in the state. Support the chapter as needed and use the UVM chapter as a model for additional campus chapters in the state.
  • Engage youth leaders in the installation of at least 200 native plants in Burlington or on the UVM campus in the first year of the program. Seek other opportunities for youth leaders to engage in meaningful conservation projects.
  • Work with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps to develop and deliver an environmental literacy, train-the-trainer program.
  • Work with a professional evaluation consultant to build program assessment tools to evaluate all aspects of our youth leadership program.
  • Design a youth leadership development alumni group that will help alumni stay connected with the National Audubon network and each other.
  • Maintain and develop partnerships with organizations serving young adults (including the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps) to cultivate youth conservation leaders and junior volunteers.
  • Develop new partnerships with colleges, universities, research institutions, and other conservation organizations to grow the youth leadership program.
  • Work with conservation and advocacy program staff to integrate paid internships into each program.
  • Assist with fundraising efforts for the youth leadership program including organizing special events, written promotion for the program, grant writing and cultivation of donors.
  • Develop and deliver intern training sessions. Responsible for recruitment and marketing; communication with interns and campus chapter advisors and members.
  • Write articles for Audubon Vermont news feeds online and other social media outlets.
  • Coordinate interns and other youth leaders to submit stories and share experiences online and elsewhere.
  • Interact and work with the public, Audubon members, campus advisors and other partner organizations.
  • Assist staff and volunteers in the daily operations and maintenance of GMAC.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in the natural sciences, conservation and/or education or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of two years demonstrated experience in conservation science or education setting including teaching, program coordination and work with young adults.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of conservation and outdoor educational program design and assessment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of wildlife and conservation issues, and ability to articulate them and inspire participation.
  • Experience with measurement and evaluation best practices strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to see a project through from start to finish.
  • Attention to detail, excellent time-management and organizational skills, sound judgment under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the natural history of Vermont and New England region, and the ability to pass on that knowledge to people of all ages, primarily young adults.
  • Capacity to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people, build relationships, be diplomatic and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the dynamics of a complex organization.
  • Interest, understanding and commitment to Audubon Vermont’s mission and vision.
  • Knowledge and commitment to conservation of birds and other wildlife and their habitats.
  • Must be willing to participate in maintenance projects and visitor services.
  • Ability to work long, flexible hours when needed, including weekends and evenings.
  • Must be willing to travel as the job requires.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 31 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 31 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit