Outreach and Youth Program Coordinator

Catamount Trail Association, Burlington, Vermont

The CTA is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a one-year full-time AmeriCorps position as Outreach and Youth Program 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, 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.

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 youth 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.

· 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.

· Additional outreach may entail advertising, communicating with landowners who host the trail, promoting collaborative efforts among organizations/programs.

· Providing program support including membership assistance, direct mailing, and database updates.

· 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 11th, 2023 and ends August 9th, 2024.

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 $26,000 (pre-tax), a monthly housing allowance of $300, and an education award of $6,895 (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 350, Burlington, VT 05401

Application deadline: No later than August 15th 2023. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; open until filled

Additional information on AmeriCorps is available at www.americorps.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person