Career Pathways Associate

Conservation Corps North Bay’s mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.

We achieve our mission by:

• Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
• Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
• Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
• Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Marin Career Pathways Associate

Reports to: Marin Career Pathways Coordinator

Locations: San Rafael, CA

Employment Status: Non-exempt, Full-time, Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00pm, Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

SUMMARY

Conservation Corps North Bay’s (CCNB) Career Pathways department provides support to all corpsmembers so that they can succeed at CCNB and transition into their chosen career. Career Pathways staff lead career preparation workshops, guide each corpsmember in developing an individualized career and educational plan, connect corpsmembers to community resources, facilitate job placements when corpsmembers exit the program, and support corpsmember recruitment efforts.

Under the supervision of the Marin Career Pathways Coordinator, the Marin Career Pathways Associate collaborates to implement the Career Pathways program at CCNB’s Marin County sites. As a member of one of CCNB’s three programming departments, the Marin Career Pathways Associate supports career preparation programs, connections to community resources, job placement assistance, and corpsmember recruitment activities. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with funding and certification requirements. In addition, the Marin Career Pathways Associate also plays an active role on organization-wide projects to ensure corpsmembers successfully complete CCNB’s job training program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation

• Carry out the successful implementation of Career Pathways department activities in Marin County
• Create written materials for internal and external communications
• Actively collaborate as a member of the Career Pathways team to understand programming needs and undertake a variety of special projects that support department and organizational goals
• Participate in periodic new projects or committees focused on additional programming, education, supportive services, or recruitment activities
• Ensure all CCNB policies and procedures are followed

Career Preparation Program

• Plan and lead the implementation of career preparation programs for Marin County corpsmembers, including group workshops, internal and external trainings, and individualized coaching and support
• Collaborate with other Career Pathways team members to lead career preparation workshops each week
• Provide one-on-one guidance to corpsmembers. Ensure that all documentation related to one-on-one guidance is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Conduct monthly follow-up communications with corpsmember alums. Ensure that all documentation of follow up meetings is maintained in accordance with grant and certification requirements.
• Implement CCNB’s LevelUp program for corpsmember development in Marin County
• Carry out the appropriate implementation of policies related to corpsmember performance issues and extension requests
• Utilize relationships with community service providers to refer corpsmembers for additional assistance navigating barriers such as childcare, housing, and transportation
• Periodically assist teachers from John Muir Charter School (CCNB’s onsite high school) to address student issues

Job Placements

• When job opportunities arise, collaborate with Career Pathways team members to identify appropriate corpsmembers, connect them with employers, and support their applications
• Assist in organizing events that prepare corpsmembers for the job application process, such as career panels, career fairs, and visits with local employers
• Monitor local job boards and share opportunities with the appropriate staff and corpsmembers.

Corpsmember Recruitment & Orientation

• Utilize relationships with educational institutions, supportive services agencies, community groups, and other entities to recruit corpsmember applicants
• Plan for and facilitate application workshops at community partner locations to inform young adults of corpsmember opportunities and provide assistance in completing the CCNB Corpsmember Application
• Carry out recruitment work plans in collaboration with colleagues from Career Pathways and Humar Resources departments.
• Assist the Development and Communications department in creating and updating marketing and outreach materials used in corpsmember recruitment
• Assist in coordination and planning of corpsmember interviews, onboarding, and orientation
• Plan and lead Career Pathways portions of corpsmember orientation

Grants Coordination and Reporting

• Under direction from the Career Pathways Manager, assist in tracking and controlling grant expenses and ensuring all grant obligations are met
• Coordinate with staff from across the organization to gather, organize, synthesize, and present information required for grant reports

Compliance

• Ensure corpsmember records are maintained correctly and efficiently to achieve program outcomes, grant requirements, and corps certification
• Collaborate with Evaluations staff to update forms and data tracking processes to meet funding and certification requirements. Assist in analyzing and summarizing results for proper reporting.

Office and Program Support

• Provide translation services to corpsmembers and staff, as needed
• In the case of staff absences, provide backup coverage for company phones
• Coordinate with other staff members at the San Rafael office to greet office visitors, check mail and deliveries, and route mail to the appropriate location.

Other duties as assigned