ALCC Program Coordinator - Staff

ALCC Program Coordinator Job Description

Job Title: ALCC Program Coordinator

Reports to: ALCC Program Manager

Status: Full-Time Exempt, Temporary

Salary: $51,000 Annually

Location: Mobile, AL

Position Summary:

The Student Conservation Association provides an array of corps and crew programming across the country. The Alabama Conservation Corps (ALCC) provides hands-on training in conservation work skills and leadership to program participants in partnership with state, municipal, and nonprofit partners. The ALCC oversees crews in Mobile as part of the GulfCorps program as well as prescribed burn interns serving in various locations within the state under the Nature Conservancy. The program operates as an AmeriCorps program, allowing crew members to dedicate a term of service while gaining experience in the field 

The Program Coordinator position is a 9-month position (8/3/26-4/23/27) that ensures the technical, logistical, and administrative tasks associated with executing SCA’s various programs in the ALCC portfolio are completed. This person ensures Corps Members and Project Leaders are equipped for program delivery and comply with curriculum and AmeriCorps mandates, safety controls, logistical service/program delivery needs, and mandatory internal record-keeping. This position reports to the Program Manager-AL and has multiple direct reports at various levels of responsibility and locations throughout Alabama. 

Roles and Responsibilities:  

Project Planning & Delivery  

• Facilitate scheduling and manage rotating projects in collaboration with service partners. 
• Actively assess project and environmental risks to ensure a safe work environment. 
• Serve as a technical adviser and project support in collaboration with the Program Manager. 
• Monitor and assess the quality & technique of the project work performed to ensure partner and SCA standards are met. 
• Manage project service logs and Field Maps entries assuring data integrity.  
• Review and approve direct reports’ timesheets within timelines set by SCA. 
• Review time logs and member timesheets on ADP and AmericaLearns to ensure accurate hour allocations.  

Supervision/Mentorship

• Directly supervise Project Leaders and provide support in their supervision of Corps Members. 
• Fill in for Crew Leaders in the field as needed.  
• Provide ground support to supervisors, participating in field activities with the crew regularly. 
• Conduct site visits to assess project implementation and ensure adherence to organizational guidelines. 
• Facilitate one-on-one check-ins with the crew to review overall program satisfaction as well as progress toward professional development goals.  
• Responsible for modeling, facilitating, and fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential. 
• Ensure programs are aligned with SCA Core Values including Belonging & Connection, Collaboration, and Safety & Preparedness.  
• Serve as part of the emergency response call tree for the program. 

Training & Skills Development

• Assure Corps Members and Project Leaders are trained for the safe, proficient, and effective delivery of program service activities. 
• Assist with SCA’s conservation service curriculum development, documentation, and implementation, including field training, competency evaluation, and on the ground support. 
• Promote leadership development within the team and complete scheduled formal evaluations. 
• Assist the Program Manager in the development and delivery of professional development curriculum in compliance with the requirements of the GulfCorps program.  

Tool/Equipment Cache & Vehicles

• Ensure the program equipment cache is organized, secured, inventoried, and compliant with SCA and partner guidelines. 
• Oversee proper tool maintenance, storage, troubleshooting, and repair. 
• Assist in managing the acquisition, maintenance, and coordination of program vehicles. 
• Ensure program teams have all the required tools and equipment to complete service activities. 

External Engagement

• Collaborate with program partners to implement project plans and site visits. 
• Assist Program Manager in building relationships with community partners. 
• Represent SCA at industry relevant conferences and events. 
• Role model SCA mission and values to program partners and the public. 

Program Administration

• Assist Program Manager with administrative duties, such as reporting, tracking, and grant compliance. 
• Develop a tool and equipment purchase plan that aligns with the budget. 
• Facilitate regular evaluations of Project Leaders and Corps Members. 
• Report, track, and respond to incidents in accordance with SCA policies and procedures. 
• Assist Program Manager with developing systems for ongoing program quality and improvement. 
• Assist Program Manager in the development of new programming, which includes but is not limited to disaster response and readiness. 
• Stay up to date with SCA and AmeriCorps policies, procedures, and other requirements. 
• Participation in ongoing staff training and professional development opportunities. 

Qualifications:

Required 

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating the skills related to the position  
• Invasive management experience, in both chemical and mechanical techniques 
• Carpentry experience related to trail structures 
• Previous trail construction and maintenance experience  
• Tool and equipment maintenance experience  
• Prior experience supervising others in an outdoor setting 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Able to work independently without daily in person supervision  
• Ability to travel on a regular basis for programming purposes 
• Minimum of 21 years of age  
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards 
• Ability to obtain AL Pesticide Applicator license within first 3 months of position. 
• Current first aid and CPR or higher required or ability to obtain 

Preferred 

• Experience using and maintaining chainsaws including training/certification such as Game of Logging or USFS Developing Thinking Sawyers are preferred but not required 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite 
• Working knowledge of ESRI Field Maps 
• Experience in mentorship  

Travel Requirements:

• Excellent driving record and ability to drive in a variety of conditions 
• The ability to travel for work for extended periods of time, with some overnight stays, including hiking several miles for programmatic purposes. 
• Must have a personal vehicle for required work travel, the employee is reimbursed the current IRS authorized mileage rate for miles incurred 

Benefits:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurances, Pet Insurance, and more
• Free confidential therapy, Teladoc, and financial planning services
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 22 days a year)
• 12 Paid Federal Holidays and Floating Holiday, Community Service, and Education hours
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks)

Equal Opportunity Statement The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.