Programs Director

Washington, DC, United States

Address:

2453 Hwy 141

Trout Lake, Washington

98652

Programs Director JOB DETAILS Actively Recruiting : Yes

Position title : Programs Director

Deadline to apply : 2024-04-18

Type of Position : Staff (Full-Time)

Town, City, Park, etc : Trout Lake, WA

State / Territory : Washington

Benefits : Health Insurance, Vision Insurance

Project/Program Focus : Other

Application Link mtadamsinstitute.org/employment

Actively Recruiting : Yes

Position title : Programs Director

Deadline to apply : 2024-04-18

Type of Position : Staff (Full-Time)

Town, City, Park, etc : Trout Lake, WA

State / Territory : Washington

Benefits : Health Insurance, Vision Insurance

Project/Program Focus : Other

Application Link mtadamsinstitute.org/employment

ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Mt.Adams Institute has two distinct Corps programs:

VetsWorks - VetsWork is an eleven-month, career development internship program for military veterans interested in the natural resources management, public lands, and environment sector. VetsWork participants are placed at local, state, and federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service where they provide project support while learning about various career paths. This program offers individual placements and takes place nationally.

Land Stewards - Lands Stewards (LS) is a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management. The LS program places participants in a 25-week internship with agencies like the Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service and environmental nonprofits throughout Washington and Oregon. Position opportunities include wilderness ranger, trail maintenance and construction, invasive species mitigation and wildlife impact surveys, environment education and volunteer coordination. These projects typically occur May to October and are suitable for individuals interested and/or experienced in working and living outside for extended periods of time.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Mt. Adams Institute (MAI) is a nonprofit organization based in the rural community of Trout Lake, Washington with a mission of strengthening the connection between people and the natural world through education, service learning, career development, and research. MAI’s annual budget supports a staff of eleven and up to 75 AmeriCorps members.

MAI’s programs serve youth, adults, veterans and families in a variety of formats that embrace equity, diversity and inclusion. MAI is working to create opportunities to connect individuals with the natural world and to support those who are historically underrepresented in the outdoor recreation and natural resource career fields.

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Programs Director is responsible for implementing the strategic vision, mission and goals of the AmeriCorps programs: VetsWork & Land Stewards.

VetsWork  - a career development program for military veterans interested in natural resources management/public lands careers.

Lands Stewards - a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30, interested in natural resources management/public lands careers.

New Pilot Program(s) – will work with staff and partners to develop new programs that meet the mission of MAI.

This position will directly supervise the AmeriCorps Programs Manager, VetsWork Coordinator and Land Stewards Coordinator. This position requires an individual who is highly organized and detail oriented, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and is able to juggle many tasks and priorities simultaneously.

JOB DUTIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Oversight and Improvement

Direct and monitor the AmeriCorps programs.

Direct Program Standard Operating Procedure development and keep updated.

Support planning and facilitation of AmeriCorps Interns orientation and trainings, including logistics such as transportation, room/board and outside trainers/resource providers.

Oversee the collection, storage and retention of required program documentation, including AmeriCorps Interns paperwork, forms and other supporting records.

Coordinate the development and implementation of an AmeriCorps program evaluation plan.

Oversee processes that ensure compliance with all necessary AmeriCorps grant requirements including standards, reporting and timelines.

Review programs on an annual basis and adjust for improved quality and efficiency.

Monitor and track fiscal health of the AmeriCorps program, including budget development, partner cost structures, reconciliation and reporting.

Maintain relationship with AmeriCorps/CNCS portfolio manager.

Provide support and guidance to program coordinators.

Engage directly in program orientations and events.

Partnership Development

Develop and expand partnerships that support MAI’s AmeriCorps programs.

Direct RFP development and release, marketing strategies, outreach, and selection.

Develop Partner agreements/contracts and monitor progress, quality and safety in adherence to Mt. Adams Institute and AmeriCorps standards.

Conduct research and design partnerships and programs that expand options for participants, either under the AmeriCorps grant or independent of that funding.

Facilitate positive public relations and Mt. Adams Institute/Programs/AmeriCorps publicity.

Develop and maintain functional relationships with key stakeholders, including Partner organizations, The Corps Network, AmeriCorps/CNCS, Department of Labor and the VA.

Other Duties

Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.

Participate on the MAI Staff Leadership team.

Embrace and foster MAI’s work culture.

Facilitate positive public relations between Mt. Adams Institute and other stakeholders.

Attend relevant annual conferences including AmeriCorps and The Corps Network.

Other duties that support organizational needs may be assigned

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