Director: Land Conservation
tendersglobal, Denver, CO, United States
tendersglobal.net
For over 30 years, Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) has transformed lives, communities and the environment through meaningful conservation‑based youth workforce development and service programs. MHYC’s Land Conservation program engages young adults, 18‑24 years old, in hands‑on environmental stewardship projects that protect natural resources across Colorado while providing practical field experience, professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on public lands. Based at our Denver headquarters, the Director of Land Conservation is responsible for directing MHYC’s Land Conservation programs at its Denver, Southern Front Range and Eastern Plains locations.
Areas of Responsibility SUPERVISION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Direct Land Conservation program staff in fulfilling MHYC’s mission and strategic goals
Provide consistent, proactive supervision and training opportunities for Land Conservation program regional managers and staff teams located in Denver, Colorado Springs and La Junta
Provide staff with ongoing formative feedback; monitor, evaluate and document performance
Ensure staff follow MHYC policies, procedures, guidelines and practices
Lead Land Conservation staff recruiting and hiring
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Develop and sustain project partner relationships and cultivate new project opportunities
Oversee fee‑for‑service and grant‑funded contracting processes and procedures; support regional managers in the development and implementation of project scopes of work, contracts and billing, scheduling and communications
Support program staff in learning and employing best practices in youth development program design and implementation, while meeting funder and organizational standards
Develop, implement and monitor program and project evaluation tools and strategies to ensure quality outcomes and continuous improvement
Develop, implement and oversee program risk management procedures, ensure adherence to policies and practices, and regularly assess program activities for risk
ADMINISTRATION
Prepare, monitor and oversee annual program budgets and operating plans; prepare periodically updated budget forecasts
Develop and oversee annual corpsmember and staff hiring plans
Prepare, monitor and oversee regular (monthly, quarterly, and annual) program reports for internal and external stakeholders, with regular use of customer relationship management tools such as Salesforce
Ensure program staff maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and third‑party organizations such as Colorado Department of Agriculture’s standards of reporting
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Promote agency mission and values in all activities
Attend and participate in staff and community meetings and retreats
Serve on organizational management and leadership teams as required
Serve on internal advisory and working teams such as policy advisory/working groups, etc.
Represent MHYC in partner meetings, community events, coalition and network meetings, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Mile High Youth Corps is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we encourage you to submit an application anyway.
Qualifications Experience
Three or more years of Land Conservation/Natural Resources program and project management, and supervisory experience; experience working or partnering with federal land management agencies (e.g., USFS, USFWS, BLM, NPS, etc.)
Education
Post‑secondary degree or credential (BA/BS preferred)
Requirements
Desire to further Mile High Youth Corps’ mission, vision and values
Proven ability to foster a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for people of varied backgrounds
Technical field skills mastery in one or more of the following areas: trail‑building, landscaping, conservation work, general construction, and/or wildland firefighting
Experience with safety procedures and operation of hand tools (shovel, Pulaski, hand saws, etc.), power tools (e.g. chainsaws, power drills, etc.), motorized equipment (e.g. wood‑chipper, powered wheelbarrow, etc.)
Youth and/or workforce development experience
Ability to lift 50 lbs., spend 8 hours a day outdoors and hike 2 miles with a daypack and hand tools.
Valid driver’s license with insurable motor vehicle record (MVR)
Able to legally work in the United States, which will be verified via the federal E‑Verify program on the first day of employment
Pre‑employment background check required, including an FBI Background Check, which includes fingerprinting. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.
Preferred Experience
Youth Corps and/or AmeriCorps experience
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For over 30 years, Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) has transformed lives, communities and the environment through meaningful conservation‑based youth workforce development and service programs. MHYC’s Land Conservation program engages young adults, 18‑24 years old, in hands‑on environmental stewardship projects that protect natural resources across Colorado while providing practical field experience, professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on public lands. Based at our Denver headquarters, the Director of Land Conservation is responsible for directing MHYC’s Land Conservation programs at its Denver, Southern Front Range and Eastern Plains locations.
Areas of Responsibility SUPERVISION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Direct Land Conservation program staff in fulfilling MHYC’s mission and strategic goals
Provide consistent, proactive supervision and training opportunities for Land Conservation program regional managers and staff teams located in Denver, Colorado Springs and La Junta
Provide staff with ongoing formative feedback; monitor, evaluate and document performance
Ensure staff follow MHYC policies, procedures, guidelines and practices
Lead Land Conservation staff recruiting and hiring
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Develop and sustain project partner relationships and cultivate new project opportunities
Oversee fee‑for‑service and grant‑funded contracting processes and procedures; support regional managers in the development and implementation of project scopes of work, contracts and billing, scheduling and communications
Support program staff in learning and employing best practices in youth development program design and implementation, while meeting funder and organizational standards
Develop, implement and monitor program and project evaluation tools and strategies to ensure quality outcomes and continuous improvement
Develop, implement and oversee program risk management procedures, ensure adherence to policies and practices, and regularly assess program activities for risk
ADMINISTRATION
Prepare, monitor and oversee annual program budgets and operating plans; prepare periodically updated budget forecasts
Develop and oversee annual corpsmember and staff hiring plans
Prepare, monitor and oversee regular (monthly, quarterly, and annual) program reports for internal and external stakeholders, with regular use of customer relationship management tools such as Salesforce
Ensure program staff maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and third‑party organizations such as Colorado Department of Agriculture’s standards of reporting
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Promote agency mission and values in all activities
Attend and participate in staff and community meetings and retreats
Serve on organizational management and leadership teams as required
Serve on internal advisory and working teams such as policy advisory/working groups, etc.
Represent MHYC in partner meetings, community events, coalition and network meetings, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Mile High Youth Corps is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we encourage you to submit an application anyway.
Qualifications Experience
Three or more years of Land Conservation/Natural Resources program and project management, and supervisory experience; experience working or partnering with federal land management agencies (e.g., USFS, USFWS, BLM, NPS, etc.)
Education
Post‑secondary degree or credential (BA/BS preferred)
Requirements
Desire to further Mile High Youth Corps’ mission, vision and values
Proven ability to foster a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for people of varied backgrounds
Technical field skills mastery in one or more of the following areas: trail‑building, landscaping, conservation work, general construction, and/or wildland firefighting
Experience with safety procedures and operation of hand tools (shovel, Pulaski, hand saws, etc.), power tools (e.g. chainsaws, power drills, etc.), motorized equipment (e.g. wood‑chipper, powered wheelbarrow, etc.)
Youth and/or workforce development experience
Ability to lift 50 lbs., spend 8 hours a day outdoors and hike 2 miles with a daypack and hand tools.
Valid driver’s license with insurable motor vehicle record (MVR)
Able to legally work in the United States, which will be verified via the federal E‑Verify program on the first day of employment
Pre‑employment background check required, including an FBI Background Check, which includes fingerprinting. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.
Preferred Experience
Youth Corps and/or AmeriCorps experience
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