Youth Programs Lead — YCC & Park Engagement

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Park admission

Camping discounts

Cabin discounts

Job summary

Virginia State Parks is hiring a Youth Engagement Coordinator to manage the YCC program and related youth initiatives across the state. The role reports to the Community Engagement and Volunteerism Manager and collaborates with park managers and central office staff to ensure a successful outreach program.

The position emphasizes recruiting crew leaders, organizing annual training, and liaising with park staff, parents, and youth.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Good writing and verbal communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Experience in volunteer management, summer camp administration, and/or special events coordination
• Capacity to work independently and as a team member

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and hire Crew Leaders and Members for the YCC program.
• Assist with recruitment for other VSP career development and volunteer programs as needed.
• Review the YCC Operational Handbook and update forms and program procedures.
• Develop and administer annual Crew Leader training, booking third-party trainers and catering.
• Interact with park staff, stakeholders, parents, and youth; partner with community organizations on youth engagement.
• Gather feedback from leaders, members, and staff; coordinate ordering of program materials.
• Oversee pack-out of YCC materials, certificates, gear, and correspondence pre/post crew hosting.
• Conduct site visits to parks hosting YCC crews and lead nightly calls during deployments.
• Attend recruitment events and represent Virginia State Parks and OCEV programs.
• Attend OCEV staff meetings and help prepare weekly reports.

Skills

Driver's License

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

Forms

PowerPoint

Teams

Writing

Verbal communication

Customer service

Volunteer management

Summer camp administration

Special events coordination

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Virginia State Parks is hiring a Youth Engagement Coordinator to manage the YCC program and related youth initiatives across the state. The role reports to the Community Engagement and Volunteerism Manager and collaborates with park managers and central office staff to ensure a successful outreach program.

The position emphasizes recruiting crew leaders, organizing annual training, and liaising with park staff, parents, and youth.