Conservation Corps North Bay's mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community. We achieve our mission by: Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership. Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas. Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth. Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters. JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Marin Career Pathways Associate Reports to: Marin Career Pathways Coordinator Locations: San Rafael, CA Employment Status: Non-exempt, Full-time, Hourly Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00pm, Friday 7:00am-3:30pm SUMMARY Conservation Corps North Bay's (CCNB) Career Pathways department provides support to all corpsmembers so that they can succeed at CCNB and transition into their chosen career. Career Pathways staff lead career preparation workshops, guide each corpsmember in developing an individualized career and educational plan, connect corpsmembers to community resources, facilitate job placements when corpsmembers exit the program, and support corpsmember recruitment efforts. Under the supervision of the Marin Career Pathways Coordinator, the Marin Career Pathways Associate collaborates to implement the Career Pathways program at CCNB's Marin County sites. As a member of one of CCNB's three programming departments, the Marin Career Pathways Associate supports career preparation programs, connections to community resources, job placement assistance, and corpsmember recruitment activities. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with funding and certification requirements. In addition, the Marin Career Pathways Associate also plays an active role on organization-wide projects to ensure corpsmembers successfully complete CCNB's job training program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Implementation Carry out the successful implementation of Career Pathways department activities in Marin County Create written materials for internal and external communications Actively collaborate as a member of the Career Pathways team to understand programming needs and undertake a variety of special projects that support department and organizational goals Participate in periodic new projects or committees focused on additional programming, education, supportive services, or recruitment activities Ensure all CCNB policies and procedures are followed Career Preparation Program Carry out the implementation of career preparation programs for Marin County corpsmembers, including group workshops, internal and external trainings, and individualized coaching and support Collaborate with the Marin Career Pathways Coordinator to create, prepare, and present career pathways workshops. Provide one-on-one guidance to corpsmembers. Ensure that all documentation related to one-on-one guidance is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements and are entered into Salesforce. Conduct monthly follow-up communications with corpsmember alums. Ensure that all documentation of follow up meetings is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements and entered in Salesforce. Implement CCNB's LevelUp program for corpsmember development in Marin County Carry out the appropriate implementation of policies related to corpsmember performance issues and extension requests Utilize relationships with community service providers to refer corpsmembers for additional assistance navigating barriers such as childcare, housing, and transportation Job Placements When job opportunities arise, collaborate with Career Pathways team members to identify appropriate corpsmembers, connect them with employers, and support their applications Assist in organizing events that prepare corpsmembers for the job application process, such as career panels, career fairs, and visits with local employers Monitor local job boards and share opportunities with the appropriate staff and corpsmembers. Keep the Career Pathways wall of current employer openings up to date and make announcements to CMs during workshops. Corpsmember Recruitment & Orientation Utilize relationships with educational institutions, supportive services agencies, community groups, and other entities to recruit corpsmember applicants Carry out recruitment work plans in collaboration with colleagues from Career Pathways and People & Culture departments. Also, attending any recruitment events, and tabling if the opportunity presents itself. Assist the Development and Communications department in creating and updating marketing and outreach materials used in corpsmember recruitment Assist in coordination and planning of corpsmember interviews, onboarding, and orientation Plan and lead Career Pathways portions of corpsmember orientation Compliance Work with Career Pathways Coordinator to ensure corpsmember records are maintained correctly and efficiently to achieve program outcomes, grant requirements, and corps certification. Collaborate with Evaluations staff to update forms and data tracking processes to meet funding and certification requirements. Assist in analyzing and summarizing results for proper reporting. Coordinate with staff from across the organization to gather, organize, synthesize, and present information required for grant reports Office and Program Support Provide translation services to corpsmembers and staff, as needed In the case of staff absences, provide backup coverage for company phones Coordinate with other staff members at the San Rafael office to greet office visitors, check mail and deliveries, and route mail to the appropriate location. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associate's degree in environmental studies, education, social work, public policy, education, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish and willingness to do so Experience working with teenagers or young adults Ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of program stakeholders Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel. Prior experience using Salesforce a plus. Experience in creating educational modules, lessons, and trainings Excellent prioritization, organizational and administrative skills; attention to detail in managing recordkeeping and tracking outcomes Experience supervising or mentoring young adults from a variety of backgrounds, especially those experiencing social, economic, and educational disadvantages Experience in career development, including supportive services and job placement assistance for individuals with barriers to employment Experience in community outreach Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Must have a valid CA driver's license with a clean DMV record and ability to pass fingerprint clearance PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please see the People & Culture department to request an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk, use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. There are normal office working conditions and associated physical demands. For example, on a continuous basis, sit at a desk using a computer and in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk, as well as repetitive finger movements with office and computer machinery. May be expected to lift and move containers weighing up to 25 lbs. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The starting salary range for this position is $23.00-$26.00 per hour. This is a full-time position which is eligible for a benefits package including employer sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Chiropractic care for the employee (dependents will be out of pocket), 403(b) plan with an employer match after one year of service, and a generous PTO plan with accruals starting at 18 days per year with an additional 11 paid holidays. TO APPLY Please submit your cover letter and resume to recruiterccnorthbay.org and include 'Marin Career Pathways Associate' in the subject line. Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer J-18808-Ljbffr
