Job description
Position: ACE Recruitment Specialist
Location(s): Flagstaff, Arizona
Duration: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: Monday, April 4th 2016
Application Deadline: 3/18/2016. Please note that ACE will schedule interviews and may make a selection at any time, so please submit your materials when ready.
Organization Background: Based in Flagstaff, Arizona with additional branches in St. George, UT, Santa Cruz, CA, and Asheville, NC American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit Conservation Corps dedicated to providing professional development and outdoor job skills training to individuals (18-35) interested in careers related to conservation and land management. As a member organization of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC), ACE is dedicated to developing present and future generations of environmental stewards while protecting and restoring public and tribal lands throughout the nation.
ACE is a dynamic organization with the reputation for providing crews to safely and economically implement technically complex and physically demanding restoration projects for the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and numerous state and local land management partners. ACE’s leadership team is seeking an enthusiastic, driven and service oriented individual dedicated to providing opportunities and mentorship for youth interested in protecting and restoring our nation’s public lands.
Program Background: ACE provides outdoor, professional development opportunities and job-skills training to young adults interested in pursuing careers related to conservation and environmental stewardship. ACE offers rewarding and diverse programs such as the Conservation Corps and Conservation Volunteer crew programs. ACE crews support land management agencies by accomplishing various conservation projects such as trail construction/maintenance, dry stone masonry, ecological restoration, fuels reduction, and fence installation. ACE crews are generally composed of 8 – 12 individuals (ages 18-35) and typically work 80 hours over 8 to 9 consecutive days in outdoor settings and remote wilderness areas.
Position Description: The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for meeting the recruitment needs of ACE’s Intermountain Region, which includes the Arizona, Utah, and North Carolina branches. The Recruitment Specialist’s primary responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and orienting the Conservation Corps Members for ACE’s Intermountain Region. Other responsibilities include developing recruitment resources and partners, collaborating with other ACE offices to ensure consistent communication and implementing outreach events in local communities.
Essential Responsibilities and Functions:
Recruit and support ACE IMR Corps Members on an annual basis.
Conduct interviews while developing a standard recruitment protocol and screening candidates from all backgrounds.
Administer and allocate slots for numerous AmeriCorps grants.
Assist other ACE staff to mentor and develop Corps Members into stewardship and leadership roles.
Lead ACE/AmeriCorps orientations, Safety and Leave No Trace trainings.
Assist with AmeriCorps compliance and other enrollment duties.
Network and develop partnerships with organizations/entities in the local community.
Increase ACE’s national presence through advertising and promotional materials.
Other duties as assigned, including attending job fairs, grant research and writing, conduct Corps Member evaluations, and visits into the field.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of attributes, including (but not limited to) strong skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, public speaking, organization, management, conflict resolution, and motivating others. The ideal candidate will have an established passion in recruiting and supporting and developing the next generation of environmental stewards and leaders.
Candidates should be flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic while working in a fast paced, fluid, office working environment. The Outreach Coordinator must be willing to represent ACE in a safe, professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Applicants must have previous experience working in a team setting with young adults as well as leadership in conservation and/or natural resource management. Applicants must also have past experience working with AmeriCorps in either a National Service or Staff capacity. Leadership ability, forward-thinking, and flexibility is an asset in this position, as the ACE Intermountain Outreach Department continues to evolve. The candidate should be open to growth and increased responsibility over time. Self-initiative is key in maintaining structure to the multi-faceted and demanding workflow of this position, while sustaining a constant outward vision towards future growth.
Other requirements:
A BA/BS degree (or higher) is required.
Computer skills including intermediate knowledge of Excel, fluency in social media, and professional email etiquette is required.
Experience working with AmeriCorps program compliance, administration, and management.
Willingness to travel.
Possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and willingness to submit to background checks.
Drug users, including recreational smokers of marijuana, should not consider applying as ACE reserves the right to require drug testing at any time and requires the maintenance of a drug free program at all times.
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits begin after six month probationary period, including health insurance, dental insurance, two weeks paid annual vacation, and sick leave.
How to apply
To Apply: Please email your resume, cover letter and 3 professional references to A.J. Conrad (ajconrad@usaconservation.org) with “Recruitment Specialist- ACE IMR” in the subject heading of your email.
Applicants that do not follow all application instructions will not be considered for the position.
NOTE: Early consideration will be given as application materials are received, so apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact A.J. Conrad at 928-864-9560 or at the above email address.