The Conservation Corps Director's duties include administrative oversight of the Department, development and attainment of annual program goals, management of departmental data, and field support as needed. The Director is also charged with maintaining and expanding the department's network of partnerships with public resource agencies, local governments, and private donors that support program operations. Duties are primarily office based, but travel is frequently required to attend meetings, provide presentations, and support emergency response activities. The Conservation Corps Director works closely with the Deputy Director and is a member of the NYC Leadership Team.
 

Job Responsibilites

General Duties

• Supervise and administer the Youth Corps Department
• Work with Deputy Director to develop and implement Department goals
• Instill and maintain NYC’s culture and values within Department
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
• Promote continued organization support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Seek to remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for underrepresented populations
• Actively seek to learn and lead with anti-racist strategies and oversee their implementation by Department staff

Safety

• Collaborate with Risk Management Officer to ensure safe and best practices in Program activities
• Member of NYC Emergency Response Team
• Promote a physically and emotionally safe work environment for staff and participants

Human Resources

• Provide leadership, support, and professional development for Program Managers and Coordinators
• Promote and support an environment of collaboration and collective impact within Programs Department and with other Departments
• Ensure employment practices and organizational procedures are followed
• Conduct quarterly and annual staff reviews
• Promote an empowering and rewarding work environment for staff and participants

Coordination

• Schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings and trainings
• Participate in Leadership Team activities
• Supervise and coordinate partnership activities across agency landscape
• Document and track Department achievements
• Develop yearly program schedule

Financial

• Work with Finance Team to assure compliance with budget targets and grant requirements
• Collaborate with Senior Administrative Director to develop annual budget and pricing
• Work closely with agency partners to renew, develop, and update cooperative work agreements
• Collaborate with Finance Team to ensure tracking of agreements and timely, accurate invoicing of projects
• Work with Development Officer to ensure grant compliance and timely reporting

Stakeholders

• Schedule and promote site visits with stakeholders, agency partners, and media representatives
• Enhance and expand interaction with public agencies to further the NYC mission
• Work with NYC Development Officer to identify new funding opportunities
• Collaborate with staff to implement special events and projects

Required Qualifications

Education - A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required, preferably in resource management, business administration, environmental science, or a relevant field.

Experience - Candidates must have a strong interest in NYC’s goals, the ability to work as a team member and a sense of humor. Previous experience which demonstrates organizational skills, the ability to perform at a consistently high level under pressure, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and familiarity with a wide range of communications tactics will all be skills necessary to succeed in this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Creative and innovative thinker
• Five years administrative and managerial experience
• Experience in budget development and management
• Demonstrated success at being organized, detail oriented, and motivated leader
• Proven ability to communicate well with people, forge partnerships, and excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Background in conservation or resource management

Salary and Benefits

STARTING SALARY: $64,000 - $68,000 per year. Benefit Package includes: Personal Leave, Paid Holidays, Medical & Dental Coverage (with co-pay), Disability & Life Insurance, and a 401K investment plan and other perks!