Title: Program Coordinator

Starting Salary Range: The starting salary for this position will be in the $22.93-$23.62 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.

Location: SCC Los Valles – Salida, CO

Status: Full-Time, Non-/Exempt

Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.

Reports to: Program Manager

Posting Period: Please apply before February 13^th, 2026.

Organizational Summary:

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit. The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air, and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

Position Summary: The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to: Foster a healthy and welcoming culture within the SCC Los Valles programs; Recruit and select Crew Members for SCC’s camping and day programs; Participate in the planning and execution of Crew Leader and Member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support and mentor all field staff, including seasonal Field Technicians, Crew Leaders and Members; Ensure crews are supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality projects in the field. The Program Coordinator will also assist the Program Manager to recruit, hire and train Crew Leaders, Field Technicians, and contract instructors. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for administrative tasks pertaining to AmeriCorps compliance, including onboarding and exit paperwork and evaluations. Both office and field operations throughout the Arkansas River Valley and the San Luis Valley are required by this position, so a flexible schedule is a must.

Outcomes & Functions of Position:

Recruiting, Interviewing and Selection of Corps Members and Leaders

• Work as a part of a team to develop and implement crew member recruiting strategies and training.
• Establish and maintain a database of recruiting contacts.
• Build relationships with schools, non-profits, and local community organizations.
• Coordinate and complete interviewing, selection, and placement of 100 – 200 crew members annually.
• Facilitate and manage the submission of onboarding paperwork, including AmeriCorps paperwork, paying close attention to detail in an office setting.

Program Oversight and Field Support

• Conduct regular field visits to assess the status of crews and project work.
• Overnight camping is required for this position to support crews throughout their field experience by fostering positive relationships with Crew Leaders, Members, and project partners.
• Ensure project quality on all projects by providing technical expertise and training on trail maintenance techniques, saw skills, and leadership.
• Assist with de-rig and post-hitch check-in’s with Crew Leaders and Members.
• Model and teach risk management procedures in the field to create a safe working environment.
• Enforce all SCC Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in an on-call system for crews in the field.

Development and Training

• Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement training including technical trails, chainsaw, leadership, and facilitation skills throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the FC/LV Program Teams to implement best practices for working with youth and young adults to operate programming efficiently and consistently.
• Be a role model and mentor - provide encouragement, guidelines, and supervision to Crew Leaders throughout their training period and continuing into their field season.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community and project partners.
• Assist in developing new programming and improving current programming by utilizing feedback collected from participants and leaders.

Program and General Administration

• Manage multiple databases for recruitment, selection, payroll, and AmeriCorps information and onboarding.
• Work closely with Administrative Staff to ensure compliance with paperwork tasks and AmeriCorps requirements for Crew Leaders and Crew Members.
• Manage and maintain accurate reporting of all necessary information and complete program reports including field site visits, recruiting notes, and field/yard inventories.
• Utilize photos, videos, and fieldnotes to create promotional content for LV programs, including informational fliers, recruitment presentations, and social media posts.
• Collaborate and maintain communication with other staff, including attending regular staff meetings.
• Work within an established program budget; manage credit cards, receipts, and financial reporting.
• Assist Program Director and Manager with end of year reporting.

Organizational Advocacy

• Successfully engages, leads, and supports a positive work environment for all within the organization and the communities we serve.
• Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.
• Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.
• Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in corps programming.
• Experienced skill level in all or most of the following: trail construction and maintenance, crosscut and chainsaw operation and maintenance, fencing, herbicide application, front country and backcountry travel.
• Ability to plan, teach, and facilitate trainings for the above skills.
• Certified Wilderness First Responder or ability to acquire within 6 months of hiring.
• Wilderness First Aid/CPR Instructor Certificate or ability to acquire within 6 months of hiring.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.
• Ability to keep others and oneself, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
• Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies.
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
• Ability to successfully work in a fluid, changing work environment.
  

Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive, and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

To Apply: Internal applicants should apply through Axiom @My Career.

It is vital for candidates to submit both a resume and cover letter.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.