Director of Conservation Programs - Compton JOB DETAILS Actively Recruiting : Yes Position title : Director of Conservation Programs - Compton Type of Position : Staff (Full-Time) Town, City, Park, etc : Los Angeles, CA State / Territory : California Benefits : Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance Project/Program Focus : Habitat Restoration, Landscaping, Trails The LA Conservation Corps (“the Corps”) is a private, non-profit organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Los Angeles area. Mission We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support. Position Summary Reporting to the Sr. Director of Conservation Programs, the duty is to ensure the organization’s success and sustainability by contributing to the accomplishment of the organization’s mission, business goals, and vision by establishing new and maintaining current development resources that will identify and cultivate funding to grow and sustain the Corps. The Director of Conservation Programs supports the Corps by fiscally and programmatically managing their department and site in the Young Adult Corps Work Program in a responsible and efficient fashion. The Director accomplishes this mission by developing and directing programs that serve young people with an opportunity for developing educational and work skills to further their personal development and environmental awareness, creating stronger ties to their communities through community involvement and services, exploring avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment, and developing leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people. Other job-related duties may be assigned, as needed. JOB DUTIES Compliance and Reporting Ensures that the Corps maintains high standards in the development of systems, procedures, and ethics. Works closely with the Corps’ grant writer and Executive Management Team to ensure the submission of high-quality grant proposals and reports including but not limited to crew work, Compton Creek Natural Park operations, maintenance, and programming for the community. Ensures and executes data collection methods for input into the Corps’ ECM database in Salesforce, Survey 123, and the budgeting software. Ensures metrics are aligned with organizational goals utilizing these Corps-instituted databases. Directs, coordinates, supervises, and authorizes departmental reports. Ensures weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements are met for both the organization and project sponsors. Ensures submission of monthly invoices, reports, and quarterly program accomplishment reports are submitted accurately and on time. Ensures staff and Corpsmembers conduct 2-3 tailgate safety meetings per week. Oversees all first aid and injury incidents and conducts thorough investigations, making sure staff and Corpsmembers are adhering to Corps safety policies and practices. Contributes to keeping the organization’s injury rate low. Discusses Safety as a daily topic at hookline ensuring safety is a daily topic, using incentives and praise for zero injuries. Contributes to policy formation and long-term planning. Contributes to the professional tone and approach of the organization within the constructs of the Corps’ mission and values. Ensures contract compliance through regular review of contract requirements and projected results. Fiscal Management Leads the development of the annual Departmental Budget, and tracks consistency using financial tracking tools such as budgeting software and monthly financial statement reports. Ensures regular meetings with Accounting Dept project leads to ensure consistent communication and billing, while including program staff in these meetings as a form of communication and training. Schedules regular project budget meetings and project audits with manager/coordinator to ensure actuals vs financials are up to date and accurate. Establishes and oversees a $2-4 million annual budget consisting of fee-for-service projects, donations, private foundations, corporations, and government funding. Ensures each individual budget within the Department’s overall budget ends in a minimum of 7% surplus or breaks even at the end of each contract. Communicates funding opportunities to Development Department Team and introduces potential funders to appropriate counterpart. Identifies public relations and marketing opportunities and communicates them to staff in the Development Department. Manages the implementation of contracts, including monthly financial management meetings with senior-level Accounting and Finance Department management and/or the Compliance Director. Program Management Implements sound business practices that tie to the mission of the Corps and its Strategic and/or Business Plan. Examines the staff and consultant configuration and proposes an approach that promotes maximum effectiveness in determining which projects and tasks are best to outsource and which should be kept in-house. Develops program goals and milestones to build leadership and marketable job skills that benefit Corpsmembers, ultimately giving them a variety of opportunities during and after their Corps experience. Works closely with the Executive Management Team (EMT) and the Senior Management Team (SMT) in strategic development and meeting the goals and objectives of the Corps’ Strategic/Business Plan. Attends external meetings and events to network with colleagues in the community. Brainstorms and collaborates with other organizations to plan future projects and proposals not limited to but including project work and maintenance & operations of CCNP. Develops program vision and goals, ensuring alignment with organization’s mission and vision. Develops new programming with other Conservation Programs Directors and the Deputy Director. Serves as a resource to the Compton, East/West Rancho, and Willowbrook community as appropriate promoting CCNP as a resource for these communities. Site Management and Operations Directs day-to-day operations of the site and department. Communicates performance expectations, measures progress, and holds staff accountable; recognizes achievements and lessons learned. Supports the Recruitment Team in helping to meet the Corps’ Corpsmember recruitment goals. Supports the Corpsmember Development Department by discussing college/career readiness steps and overall progress in/through program with Corpsmembers. Supports partner charter school by ensuring participant students attend class and successfully complete classes/coursework. Works closely with the Deputy Director of Operations to grow funding opportunities by pursuing and bidding on potential fee-for-service and other local, state, and federal projects for both current and future years. Provides input and strategic thinking for special construction projects that are new to the Corps. Manages cross-program/departmental projects. Assesses and improves structural improvements with other programs/departments to create synergy and reduce replication. Oversees safety, security, maintenance, and facilities improvement activities at the program site. Promotes a positive image in the immediate community surrounding the site. Ensures Community is aware of and has access to community garden plots, understands Garden rules and policies. Maintains an open line of communication to the Compton unified School district, district police where part of the CPT fleet is parked. Liaison with community leaders, and residents who use the park, including but not limited to City of Compton Council district representatives, local nonprofits or CBOs for events or programming at the park. Staff Management Leads staff’s internal capacity building including but not limited to professional and team development, programmatic understanding, functional expertise, clarity of roles, and responsibilities and standards. Leads and supervises departmental staff that includes managers and coordinators, and their reports as well as a site that could exceed 70 Corpsmembers. Works with staff to make funding recommendations to the Deputy Director of Operations that support the mission of the Corps and the Business Plan. Ensures that staff members are supporting the Corpsmember Development Department by checking in with Corpsmembers regarding completion of individual service plan objectives, performance on contracts and communicating with case management staff about the well-being of Corpsmembers. Ensures staff members are meeting with Corpsmembers and providing them with performance reviews and evaluations at the end of each management period. Works with staff to increase training opportunities that are tied to safety, soft skills, hard skills, and other trainings that benefit the mission of the LA Conservation Corps. Executes Performance Management Plan (PMP) for department/site on a quarterly and annual basis. With Human Resources, defines and updates job descriptions for direct reports. Schedules One on One or O’3 meetings with direct reports and memorializes, follows up those conversations for staff development and professional accountability. Ensures direct reports are conducting O’3 meetings with the direct report field staff and provide support and direction for positive outcomes. Gives ongoing feedback and conducts formal performance evaluations in a timely manner. Assists direct reports in defining career goals and seeking opportunities for development. Delivers or provides training and resources required for direct reports to perform their roles. Solicits feedback from direct reports on management style and techniques. Other duties may be assigned as needed. REQUIREMENTS J-18808-Ljbffr
