Youth Conservation Corp Coordinator (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is seeking a Youth Conservation Corp Coordinator to lead outdoor youth programs and ensure the safety of minors. The role involves supervising volunteers, interns, and youth through activities and events, with responsibilities including program administration and database management.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of specialized experience at a level comparable to GS-06, and must document hours per week worked.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized experience in leading outdoor youth programs and ensuring safety of minors.
• Experience includes supervising volunteers, interns, and youth.
• Ability to create reports and manage program materials databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers, interns and youth through activities and events.
• Oversee safety of minors during outdoor programs and camps.
• Provide instructions on work assignments to volunteers and youth groups.
• Prepare and maintain program reports and materials databases.

Skills

Safety of minors

Youth programs leadership

Volunteer supervision

Administrative tasks

Reports & database management

Job description

Youth Conservation Corp Coordinator responsible for safety of minors while leading outdoor youth programs including education programs, summer camps programs, or resource-based work programs; lead volunteers, interns, and youth through activities and events.

Likely Entry on Duty: March-July 2027

Defined Season: March-September 2027

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: dealing with the responsibility and safety of minors while leading outdoor youth programs including education programs, summer camp programs, or resource-based work programs; lead volunteers, interns, and youth through activities and events; provide administrative tasks by creating reports and database management for program materials; provide instructions on work assignments to volunteers and youth groups. Your resume must include hours per week worked.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.