Colorado Nonprofit Association

Conservation Corps Program Manager

Summary: The Conservation Corps Manager oversees all aspects of the Conservation Corps program, including recruitment, training, and management of crews involved in conservation projects across Northwest Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The Manager works closely with the Conservation Corps Director and another Program Manager, sharing responsibilities for field support, data management, and program development, while also handling specific administrative and field duties. This role balances fieldwork with office-based responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and impactful outcomes.

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Conservation Corps Director and directly supervises seasonal Field Coordinators and Crew Leaders.

CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM:

Overview: RMYC’s Conservation Corps program consists of three separate program seasons (Crew leader training and member orientation, Summer Field Season, and Fall Field Season) and typically operates between early April and the middle of October every year. The Conservation Corps engages young people ages 18-25 every year on conservation projects throughout Northwest Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. RMYC typically fields crews of 8-10 people on these projects with a focus on trail maintenance and construction, forest health, and other recreation and public land projects as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management:

Field Support:

Data & Administration:

Program Development:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

RMYC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours and physical ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, type, read, repetitive motions, lift up to 25 pounds, and/or use tools/equipment on an infrequent or frequent basis. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required. Noise level is typically low to moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is committed to the inclusion of members with all levels of ability. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. This program is available to all, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.