Youth Programs and Conservation Coordinator

The CTA is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a one-year full-time AmeriCorps position as Youth Programs and Conservation Coordinator. The primary goals and responsibilities of the position include coordinating and instructing our growing youth ski programs, recruiting, coordinating, and leading volunteers in CTA trail projects and events, assisting with our Trail Protection Program, and instructing youth and adult educational workshops. This is a fun and active position that requires a can-do attitude and ample supplies of enthusiasm and energy.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinating and instructing CTA’s Youth Ski Education Program. The AmeriCorps member will serve with staff to teach Ski Cubs – our cross-country ski outdoor education program. The Member will teach alongside school partners during the week in elementary schools, and on Saturday mornings for our weekend program that works with underserved students from the Burlington area.
• Maintaining program partnerships, recruiting participants, running winter programs, and maintaining and updating curriculum.
• Performing outreach and stewardship education in support of CTA programs.
• Easement monitoring and stewardship of CTA’s 40+ easements.
• Recruiting, coordinating, and leading volunteers in CTA trail building and maintenance projects and CTA events, including youth, college outing clubs, and others, and for office projects.
• Communicating with landowners who host the trail, promoting collaborative efforts among organizations/programs.