Youth Programs and Conservation Coordinator
Catamount Trail Association, Burlington, VT
The CTA is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a one-year full-time AmeriCorps position as Youth Programs and Conservation Coordinator. The primary goals and responsibilities of the position include coordinating and instructing our growing youth ski programs, recruiting, coordinating, and leading volunteers in CTA trail projects and events, assisting with our Trail Protection Program, and instructing youth and adult educational workshops. This is a fun and active position that requires a can-do attitude and ample supplies of enthusiasm and energy.
This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land and energy conservation organizations around the state.
The Catamount Trail Association (CTA) is a passionate group of backcountry skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. We’ve been breaking trail since 1984, creating North America’ s longest backcountry ski trail and pioneering innovative recreation projects throughout Vermont.
Our mission is to expand access to Vermont’s backcountry because we believe days spent in the mountains with friends are powerful, and that those experiences should be open to everyone. We are advocates, volunteers, supporters, and trailblazers working to steward the Catamount Trail, manage backcountry ski terrain, permanently protect mountain lands, and expand equitable access to skiing. By building trails, community, and opportunity we connect people to Vermont’s mountain landscape.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinating and instructing CTA’s Youth Ski Education Program. The AmeriCorps member will serve with staff to teach Ski Cubs – our cross-country ski outdoor education program. The Member will teach alongside school partners during the week in elementary schools, and on Saturday mornings for our weekend program that works with underserved students from the Burlington area.
- Maintaining program partnerships, recruiting participants, running winter programs, and maintaining and updating curriculum.
- Performing outreach and stewardship education in support of CTA programs.
- Easement monitoring and stewardship of CTA’s 40+ easements.
- Recruiting, coordinating, and leading volunteers in CTA trail building and maintenance projects and CTA events, including youth, college outing clubs, and others, and for office projects.
- Communicating with landowners who host the trail, promoting collaborative efforts among organizations/programs.
- Writing a final report outlining the year of service, documenting number of hours spent providing outreach, recommendations for future outreach, and evaluating the outreach program.
- Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps
- Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.
- Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.
Additional Information:
This position requires extended time outdoors in cold weather, lifting and carrying equipment and supplies for events, and some weekend commitments.
Position begins September 9th, 2024 and ends August 8th, 2025.
This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $30,000 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.
Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.
To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions
For questions about this position or to send additional materials:
Courtney Dickerson: cdickerson@catamounttrail.org, 802-864-5784
1 Mill Street, Suite RLH, Burlington, VT 05401
Application deadline: August 1, 2024. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; open until filled
Additional information on the AmeriCorps is available at www.americorps.gov.
