[Hiring] Program Manager @MobilizeGreen

Role Description

MobilizeGreen is seeking a Program Manager to join our residential, on-site Youth Conservation Programs (YCP) team. As a Manager, you must be committed to the organization’s mission, our participants’ wellbeing, and our partner’s project goals. In this role, you will serve as a key contact, supervisor, and administrator for multiple youth cohorts based in the National Forest System.

You will manage a team of 2-3 Program Coordinators in all preparation, implementation, and program evaluation for an overnight, travel conservation program, including:

• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Training
• Management of crews

This is a largely self-directed role that requires confidence in remote team leadership, data management, outdoor safety, and creative problem solving. The program centers personal and professional development in conservation and land management careers. Each summer, about 72 students from all across the United States of America will travel together to participate in the program for 3 weeks.

Students will likely be hosted by the Superior National Forest (MN), the San Bernardino National Forest (CA), and a third national forest site. A program coordinator will be stationed at each site to supervise a team of 5 crew leaders (ages 21+). Travel to the sites is required for training, quality assurance, and in the case of emergencies requiring additional personnel.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a 4-panel drug screening
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years related experience in outdoor or overnight program implementation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record and be comfortable driving a rental vehicle on rural roads for long distances
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification, or ability to obtain

Requirements

• Experience and ability to mentor high school students and entry-level staff
• Knowledge of conservation, land management, or outdoor recreation safety protocols
• Experience with crisis response (mental health, natural disaster, etc.)
• Ability to learn to provide end-to-end financial oversight and performance tracking
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 2 months or more each year

Benefits

• $27-$35 per hour compensation, based on experience
• Business laptop provided
• Lodging, transportation, and meals as needed June - July
• Travel to and from crew leader training and host site. Rental vehicle provided for duration of training and program
• Wilderness First Aid / CPR certification
• Network with local environmental groups and USFS staff
• Access to employer-provided healthcare, 403B Retirement account, and commuter stipend may become available after a 3 month probationary period