6-month position with C&O Canal
C&O Canal Trust Conservation Jobs Corps Coordinator

TITLE: Conservation Jobs Corps Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs and Partnerships
LOCATION: C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters, Hagerstown, MD
DURATION: January 15, 2019 - June 31, 2019 (6 month term)
HOURS: 40 hours/week, including attendance at weekend events in March-June.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The C&O Canal Trust seeks an enthusiastic, people-oriented Coordinator to develop and manage daily operations of our Conservation Jobs Corp (CJC) program. We need a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, self-driving work ethic, and ability to excel both in the office and the field. The CJC is a program of Maryland State Parks, which engages motivated young adults, ages 15 - 18, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the State of Maryland.

Projects may include, trail work, park maintenance, invasive species removal, re-vegetation and local environmental service projects. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on needs, including disaster relief if the opportunity arises. CJC programs focus on place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career development.

CJC also provides an opportunity for Corps Members to learn about the local environment, environmental issues and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers.

To read more about the position and directions on how to apply, visit:https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/7652fa8c6a154c3f8571e41c949ff24c-conservation-jobs-corps-coordinatorcrew-leader-co-canal-trust-Hagerstown