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Appalachian Mountain Club. |
| Categories: |
Program/Project Mgmt.
Education/Training Other |
| Travel Required: | None |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 4-5 years |
| State/Province: | MA - Massachusetts |
| City: | Boston |
| Salary: | non-disclosed |
| Job Description: |
The AMC’s Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) provides training and support for more than 250 youth workers in the Northeast region to independently lead youth groups into the outdoors. YOP makes the outdoors accessible to urban and at-risk youth through provision of training, trip planning assistance, reduced rates at AMC facilities, direct service trips, and free use of equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising all aspects of YOP’s Boston based direct service programming for youth including Youth Outdoor Leaders of Boston, the Lowell/Lawrence Summit Project, the Youth Mountain Adventure Project, YOP expansion efforts in New Haven, CT and YOP Local Adventures. All of these projects involve planning and co-leading year-round outdoor programming in partnership with our youth agency partners. The Manager will work closely with these agencies to offer a continuum of activities for youth that will promote leadership and youth development. She will also play a key role in planning for and implementing YOP’s expansion to new communities as part of AMC’s Vision 2020.
The goal of the position is to supervise the provision of powerful outdoor experiences for youth in fun, challenging settings that develop life skills and inspire them to participate in future outdoor adventures. The Manager is responsible for providing program planning support and training that empowers our agency partners to create, and ultimately independently manage, their own outdoor programs. The Manager supervises two full time and two seasonal staff who support these efforts. This position is based in Boston and co-leads trips throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. This full time, exempt salaried position reports to the Director of the Youth Opportunities Program and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Duties and Responsibilities:
Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to amcjob188@outdoors.org. No calls please. Benefits of Working at AMC The AMC offers a great benefits package! Here are some benefits offered for our regular full-time and regular part-time employees. This is a partial list and benefits may vary based on position.
The Appalachian Mountain Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies, and procedures. Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting, and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. |
| Post Date: | 08/30/2011 |
