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Onondaga Earth Corps, Inc.
POSITION
Workforce Foreman & Trainer
ABOUT US
Onondaga Earth Corps and the Youth Conservation Corps Model:
The Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC) is a youth development and conservation corps program focusing on community and environmental stewardship in the Greater Syracuse Metropolitan Area. OEC enrolls youth and young adults, ages 15 to 25, in “learn to earn” positions to educate the community about the benefits of environmental stewardship through completing environmental and neighborhood improvement projects. OEC has a strong experiential learning and service component, and often completes projects or arranges volunteer service within the community.
POSITION SUMMARY
Field-based, Full Time, 35-40 hours/week, some evenings and weekends are required.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Deadline: Until position is filled
Start Date: TBD
Interview Date: Ongoing
Compensation: Salary Range: 44-60 K
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Workforce Foreman & Trainer (WFT) will be the lead project foreman and instructor for OEC’s Advanced Young Adult Program (AYA). The AYA Program is a workforce track program for OEC participants with multiple seasons of experience that are interested in pursuing a career in urban forestry, landscaping, or other green industry careers. The WFT will work with the Green Industry Pathways Coordinator and other team members to refine and align existing curriculum with input from industry partners. The WFT will teach the AYA curriculum to OEC participants and arrange field based opportunities that give participants the experience necessary to secure employment in the industry and that increases their earning potential (chainsaw, equipment operating, climbing, rigging, plant ID, GIS, etc.) and potential for career advancement.
The Foreman will facilitate project work for trainees by coordinating with a small team of staff (Project Manager, Personal Development Team Leader, Program Coordinator) and project partners (community, academia, industry). The WFT will be responsible for overseeing and supervising a cohort of 5-12 AYA participants (ages 19-25) while they are in session and support other project logistics and field training with our traditional young adults and staff when the AYA’s are not in session. Tasks may include planning day-to-day field operations, identifying and marking planting sites, and assisting in scheduling, delivery of technical training for Crew Leaders, and assisting Crew Leaders and members in project work troubleshooting, and other on-site tasks as needed. The position is multi‐faceted and demanding, but with opportunities for rewarding achievements, and valuable professional and career growth.
Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards, attention to detail, compassion, excellent judgment, and the desire to devote themselves to youth and young adult development/mentorship and environmental conservation. The WFT position requires both supervisory and technical aptitude in urban forestry, natural areas management, landscaping, green infrastructure maintenance, riparian forest buffer restoration and/or similar fields. Candidates must also demonstrate a high level of comfort with diverse collaborators and youth, and the ability to work outdoors comfortably. This is a staff position therefore the candidate must demonstrate high level leadership skills and ability to resolve problems in an efficient but respectful manner.
WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership and Partnership Management
Work with the Young Adult Program Coordinator, Project Manager and Green Industry Career Pathways Coordinator to lead the Advance Young Adult program to prepare young adult participants for successful careers in urban forestry, landscaping and land management.
Classroom Instruction and Learning Management
Lead the instruction and practical training for structural pruning, data tracking, chainsaw use, small equipment operating, species ID, GIS, special tool maintenance, and other advanced content
Field based training and project logistics management
The WFT will work with other staff and partners to identify and plan for special project work that incorporates knowledge and skills taught through the curriculum and provides field based experience in order to master the knowledge and skills and benefit the community.
Participant Recruitment
Meet with past and current youth and young adult participants to consider an advanced training pathway with OEC. Help shape the outreach and marketing materials, and refine the interview and selection process.
Participant Placement
The WFT will work with Green Industry Career Pathways Coordinator, employers, and community partners to ensure that all participants successfully complete the program and continue on to employment, additional training, college, or some other form of advancement.
Participant Support
The WFT is the secondary connection between participants and support services. The WFT will coordinate with the Personal Development Team Leader (PDTL) on relevant partner presentations on legal services, financial coaching, mentoring, housing, and other topics. The WFT will also identify participants struggling with any issues and connect them with the PDTL for referrals and appropriate support services as needed.
Reporting
The WFT will assist with maintaining data collection (daily attendance, training, and work logs) and infrastructure for the program including database, forms, and written materials.
QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)
QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION PROCESS
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR ONLINE PORTAL. Any applications that do not get submitted through our online portal will not be accepted as complete.
Please submit (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a completed Program/Employment Application found online at www.onondagaearthcorps.org/jobs
Guidance and materials can be found on our website at www.onondagaearthcorps.org/jobs
Send or drop off application materials to:
Onondaga Earth Corps, Inc.
490 W Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
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