Career Pathways Coordinator- Sonoma

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: Sonoma Career Pathways Coordinator

Reports to: Career Pathways Manager

Locations: Santa Rosa, CA

Employment Status: Exempt from wage and hour laws

Work Schedule: M-TH, 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

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 Career Pathways Manager, the Sonoma Career Pathways Coordinator supervises staff and oversees implementation of the Career Pathways Program at CCNB's Sonoma County site. As a member of one of CCNB's three programming departments, the Sonoma Career Pathways Coordinator leads career preparation programs, connections to community resources, job placement assistance, and corpsmember recruitment activities. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with funding and certification requirements, and also guide students enrolled in Youth Connections Santa Rosa. In addition, the Sonoma Career Pathways Coordinator also plays an active role on organization-wide projects and oversees the coaching and training of two Career Pathways Associates to ensure corpsmembers successfully complete CCNB's job training program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination and Staff Supervision

• Coordinate the successful implementation of Career Pathways department activities in Sonoma County
• Supervise, train, and oversee two Career Pathways Associates
• Track and control program expenses in accordance with plans communicated by the Career Pathways Manager
• 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
• Liaise with teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNB's onsite high school) to track corpsmembers' academic progress
• Ensure all CCNB policies and procedures are followed

Career Preparation Program

• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of career preparation programs for Sonoma County corpsmembers, including group workshops, internal and external trainings, and individualized coaching and support
• Plan and organize career preparation workshops that meet certification requirements and prepare corpsmembers to enter the workforce. Develop appropriate curriculum to introduce corpsmembers to career options, teach successful workplace readiness, and enhance job search skills.
• Collaborate with Career Pathways Associates to lead career preparation workshops each week
• Guide and oversee Career Pathways Associates in providing 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.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly follow-up communications with corpsmember alums. Ensure that all documentation of follow up meetings is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of CCNB's LevelUp program for corpsmember development in Sonoma County
• Coordinate and ensure 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
• Liaise with teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNB's onsite high school) to track corpsmembers' academic progress

Job Placements

• Collaborate with the Career Pathways Manager to stay abreast of local employment needs and trends
• When job opportunities arise, coordinate with Career Pathways Associates to identify appropriate corpsmembers, connect them with employers, and support their applications
• Organize events that prepare corpsmembers for the job application process, such as career panels, career fairs, and visits with local employers

Corpsmember Recruitment & Orientation

• When directed by the Career Pathways Manager, utilize relationships with educational institutions, supportive services agencies, community groups, and other entities to recruit corpsmember applicants
• Carry out and coordinate recruitment work plans with Career Pathways Associates
• Assist the Development and Communications department in creating and updating marketing and outreach materials used in corpsmember recruitment
• Take part in corpsmember interviews and collaborate with staff from other departments to select appropriate candidates for admission to the program
• Collaborate with staff from various departments to organize corpsmember orientation schedules
• Plan and lead Career Pathways portions of corpsmember orientation

Grants Coordination and Reporting

• Under direction from the Career Pathways Manager, assist in tracking and controlling grant expenses and ensuring all grant obligations are met
• Coordinate with staff from across the organization to gather, organize, synthesize, and present information required for grant reports
• Ensure CCNB meets the requirements for the Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps, including overseeing the timely and successful enrollment of corpsmembers into WIOA. Produce reports as needed to track SCYEC activities.

Compliance

• Ensure corpsmember records are maintained correctly and efficiently to achieve program outcomes, grant requirements, and corps certification. Work closely with Career Pathways Associates to ensure quality of documentation for all corpsmembers.
• 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.

Youth Connections Support

• Four hours each week will be spent providing advising to students at the Youth Connections Santa Rosa high school that CCNB supports

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.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, education, social work, public policy, education, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Two years of professional 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
• Familiarity with local education institutions, training programs, and community services
• Experience in community outreach
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent prioritization, organizational and administrative skills; attention to detail in managing recordkeeping and tracking outcomes
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish a PLUS
• 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 for this position is $64,500 Annually. 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 recruiter@ccnorthbay.org and include 'Sonoma Career Pathways Coordinator' in the subject line.

Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer