Youth Program Coordinator

Montana Conservation Corp; Montana; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Conservation Corp is seeking a seasonal Youth Program Coordinator based in Bozeman or Kalispell to support MCC’s Youth Program. The role combines administrative duties, logistics, and field mentorship for eight months.

Responsibilities include admissions, gear and fleet management, data tracking, and supervising AmeriCorps Youth Leaders; frequent 2–3 day site visits and camping with crews are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or military experience or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum age 21 and previous leadership experience.
• Experience with teens in youth development or outdoor settings.
• Strong written and oral communication; highly organized.
• Proficient with Google Suite, Salesforce and collaboration tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Technical skills in trail maintenance, fencing, habitat restoration, or related natural resources.
• Criminal history check and valid driver's license required; MVR check.
• Wilderness First-Aid/CPR certification (training available on hire).
• Overnight travel, non-traditional hours, and tent camping up to 9 days.

Responsibilities

• Support youth admissions, outreach and onboarding paperwork.
• Coordinate with YPM; lead virtual parent/guardian orientations.
• Represent MCC at career fairs and school visits for statewide recruitment.
• Organize gear caches and manage regional inventory; oversee fleet maintenance.
• Track youth timesheets, field visits, and curriculum completion.
• Document crew service work for grants and marketing.
• Assist in delivering Leadership Development Program and regional trainings.
• Provide supervision and coaching to AmeriCorps Youth Leaders; on-call rotations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Google Suite

Salesforce

Field logistics

Safety & first aid

Education

Two years of college or military experience

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

Collaboration tools

Job description

Reports To: Youth Program Manager

Classification: Seasonal

Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

Based out of Bozeman or Kalispell, the Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) is a seasonal, 8-month position supporting MCC’s Youth Program. Reporting to the Youth Program Manager, the role balances administrative systems, logistical preparation, and direct field support.

During the winter and spring, the YPC manages youth admissions, conducts school and youth outreach, organizes gear caches, and helps lead the 5-week Youth Program Leader training. As the summer field season peaks, the position transitions into an active logistical and mentoring resource—tracking participant data, supporting AmeriCorps Youth Leaders and youth participants, and maintaining clear communication across MCC offices, project partners, and crews. Crucially, this role requires conducting routine 2–3 day site visits that involve traveling to remote worksites and camping overnight with crews, with extended field time or emergency leader coverage required as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Admissions & Enrollment

• Conduct Corps-to-Career youth interviews and process, review, and track candidate applications, medical review forms, and onboarding paperwork.
• Own day-to-day communication with program applicants and parents/guardians, providing professional, timely responses to inquiries via phone and email.
• Support the YPM in executing virtual parent/guardian orientations, ensuring families have clear expectations regarding program logistics, gear requirements, and safety.
• Coordinate and represent MCC at career fairs, community events, and school visits to support statewide youth recruitment.

Field Logistics & Fleet Management

• Organize and maintain regional gear and tool cache inventory systems, executing efficient checkout/check-in workflows for departing and returning crews.
• Manage vehicle fleet maintenance—including tracking service schedules, coordinating repairs, and auditing safety logs—in close coordination with the YPM.
• Execute food logistics and tool coordination

Project Coordination & Data Tracking

• Coordinate directly with project partners to collect information for Project Information Sheets.
• Maintain internal tracking systems to ensure accurate, timely reporting of youth timesheets, field visit evaluations, educational curriculum completion, and project accomplishments.
• Collect and organize written and photographic documentation of crew service work to support grant reporting and marketing efforts.

Training Support & Supervision

• Assist the YPM in delivering the five-week Leadership Development Program, facilitating training modules and traveling to support statewide trainings between regions.
• Conduct regular field visits to youth crews, providing supervision, technical guidance, and programmatic support to AmeriCorps Youth Leaders.
• Provide feedback and coaching to leaders regarding crew dynamics, participant wellness, and the implementation of program curricula.
• Participate in a shared summer emergency on-call rotation, providing logistical and emotional support to field crews during incidents.
• Attend MCC statewide trainings

Qualifications & Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum age of 21
• Previous leadership experience, skills, or training
• Previous experience working with teens in a youth development or outdoor setting
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Google Suite, Salesforce, and collaboration tools
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Relevant technical skills including trail maintenance and construction, fencing, habitat restoration, and other natural resource work.
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
• A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and drive a company vehicle
• Current Wilderness First-Aid/CPR certification (MCC can provide training upon hire)
• This position will require overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, including some evenings and weekends, and tent camping for up to 9-days at a time.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and to hike up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain.

This position description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties beyond those listed.