Conservationist II – CMD (JC – 534494)

The Corps Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

California Conservation Corps is launching the Greenwood Residential Center in Los Angeles County. The CMD Lead will direct resident staff, ensure 24/7 operations, and guide Corpsmembers through education partnerships and COMET curriculum.

In this role, you will oversee corrective actions, development plans, and high-level projects during emergencies. You will manage Corpsmember education, career development, wellness, and training, building partnerships with schools and agencies while

Qualifications

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of Corpsmember education, career development, wellness, and training programs.
• Build partnerships with schools, community organizations, training providers, and other agencies.
• Oversee training programs such as COMET, Blue Card Driver, CDL, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Education & Training: plan, coordinate, and deliver education and training for Corpsmembers; manage resources and logistics.
• Community Liaison: lead volunteer, mentoring, scholarship, and community engagement programs; coordinate events.
• Reporting & Program Accountability: track participation, performance, and outcomes; maintain records and data.
• Program Support & Emergency Response: support grants, policy implementation, and emergency deployments as needed.
• AOD Program: coordinate prevention, education, and compliance programs; ensure services.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: participate in initiatives across CCC programs.

Skills

Leadership

Education program delivery

Partnership development

Budget & logistics

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Staff supervision

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Conservationist II - CMD (JC - 534494)
Type of Position: Staff (Full-Time)
Town, City, Park, etc: Los Angeles County
State / Territory: California
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus: Other
Attachments/Supplemental Materials: 20261084e02287-a0a5-471a-ab0e-262a77023af9_PomonaJobPostingDS

The California Conservation Corps is a department within the California Natural Resources Agency. We are the oldest and largest conservation corps in the nation. Our mission is to protect and enhance California’s natural resources and communities while empowering and developing young adults through hard work and education.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced natural resources, emergency management, or youth development professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Join the California Conservation Corps (CCC) as a Conservationist 2, Corpsmember Development (CMD) and help launch the brand-new Greenwood Residential Center from the ground up. Located on a beautiful, park-like property surrounded by trees and wildlife, Greenwood offers the opportunity to build innovative programs and operational workflows supported by a diverse, robust resource work program. As the CMD Lead, you’ll provide leadership and direction to resident staff, support seamless 24/7 center operations, and guide the development of young adult Corpsmembers through education partnerships, career pathways, and the COMET curriculum. You’ll also oversee corrective action and Corpsmember development plans, coordinate high-level projects, and have opportunities to deploy statewide as an official Agency Representative during emergencies.

JOB DUTIES

Education & Training: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of Corpsmember education, career development, wellness, and training programs; build partnerships with schools, community organizations, training providers, and other agencies; manage program resources, contracts, budgets, schedules, and logistics; oversee COMET, Blue Card Driver, CDL, emergency response, and other specialized training; and supervise Corpsmembers and staff during program activities while ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Community Liaison: Lead Corpsmember volunteer, recreation, mentoring, scholarship, committee, and community engagement programs; coordinate COMET graduations and special events; and support Corpsmembers throughout their CCC experience, including orientation, transfers, transportation, room assignments, reinstatements, extensions, resignations, and exit processes.

Reporting & Program Accountability: Track Corpsmember participation, performance, attendance, development, and program outcomes; maintain accurate records and C3 data; coordinate corrective action and discipline processes; complete evaluations, Individual Development Plans, COMET assessments, and required reports; and ensure training documentation and certifications are current and properly recorded.

5% – Program Support & Emergency Response: Support grants, staff training, CCC policy implementation, property stewardship, crew coverage, and special assignments; respond to emergencies as an Agency Representative or crew leader and provide backup project coverage as needed.

Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Program: Coordinate the center’s AOD prevention, education, counseling, testing, and compliance programs; partner with Headquarters and staff; and ensure Corpsmembers receive required services and follow-up.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Participate in professional development and initiatives that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across CCC programs and the workplace.