What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Conservation Corps North Carolina?
Company Description
Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC), a program of Conservation Legacy, collaborates with public land managers across North Carolina to engage young adults aged 15-30 in meaningful conservation service projects. By completing projects such as trail construction and maintenance, habitat improvement, hazard fuel reduction, and ecological restoration, CCNC helps strengthen communities and preserve natural resources. The organization is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and developing the next generation of conservation leaders.
Role Description
The Program Director will oversee the implementation, management, and growth of crew programs offered by Conservation Corps North Carolina, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This full-time hybrid role based in Durham, NC (with an option to be based in our Old Fort, NC office) involves responsibilities such as leading program development, supervising staff, managing partnerships with public land agencies, and ensuring compliance with organizational and safety protocols. The Program Director will also monitor project performance, oversee budgeting, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance program impact and effectiveness. Some flexibility to work from home is available.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including experience supervising staff and coordinating diverse teams
- Project management and organizational skills, including the ability to oversee budgets, schedules, and performance outcomes
- Knowledge of conservation and natural resource management, including experience with trail work, habitat projects, and ecological restoration
- Partnership development and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with public land managers and community organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grant writing and public presentations
- Proficiency in risk management and implementing safety protocols
- Ability to adapt to hybrid work models with occasional remote work
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in conservation, environmental science, project management, or a related field
- Experience working with youth or young adults in educational or service-oriented programs is a strong advantage