Program Manager Foundation Jobs in Riverside, CA

Introduction to the Organization:

The Southern California Mountains Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes connecting communities to our public lands is the key to their survival. We mobilize individuals to inspire and engage in environmental citizenship. The Southern California Mountains Foundation supports youth development through conservation initiatives integrating environmental education, training and hands-on service projects; protects our natural resources through adult and family-led programming; and provides interpretive services that focus on outdoor recreation, responsible use, and stewardship of our natural environment. The Southern California Mountains Foundation is comprised of 30 full-time staff, 75-100 part-time employees and 750 volunteers. We achieve our mission through seven programs: (1) Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire, (2) Big Bear Discovery Center, (3) Off-Highway Vehicles, (4) Fire Lookouts, (5) National Children’s Forest, (6) Music in the Mountains and (7) Big Bear Valley Trails.  

Introduction to the Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire: 

The Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire (UCCIE) is a certified Local Conservation Corps founded in 2006 by the late Bobby Vega and his wife Sandy Bonilla, out of a need to provide employment training to underserved transition age youth/young adults at risk of incarceration in the City of San Bernardino. The goal of the UCCIE is to provide at-risk transition age youth with opportunities to succeed through job skills training, education, and work experience with an emphasis on service projects that benefit the community. The UCCIE is the largest program of the Southern California Mountains Foundation, with three main focus areas: (1) Conservation services , (2) Recycling services, and (3) Corpsmember development with an on-site John Muir charter school. The UCCIE is primarily funded by a variety of government grants, corporate and foundation grants, and fee-for-service projects. The UCCIE department has 15 full time staff that hire and train 50-60 young adult corpsmembers annually to work on conservation and recycling projects in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.  

Job Description:

The UCCIE Supervisor position is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to corpsmembers enrolled in the Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire. The crew supervisor must have a passion for working with young adults and a commitment to helping them. Supervisors are expected to be field teachers that supervise and help youth or young adults build social, life and job skills that will help them become successful in life and help them build positive attitudes toward work.  

Essential functions and duties:

• Work hands-on with the corpsmembers on various conservation projects and recycling projects as needed. This includes, but is not limited to:  Fence building and repair, trail building and maintenance, weed abatement, fuels reduction, recycling routes/events, e-waste collection/events, and tire collection.
• Provide supervisory oversight to ensure that corpsmembers are completing quality work that meets the standards of the clients and partners
• Serve as the on-site project liaison to program managers, sponsors, clients, and partners. Maintain communication with them throughout the project
• Manage daily crew logistics to ensure appropriate tools, vehicles, gear, communication and other necessary items are provided
• Ensure that corpsmembers are supervised in a way that can help build and promote positive attitudes toward work and toward others
• Ensure the safety of corpsmembers, including but not limited to preventing violence or conflicts among the crew.
• Work with the UCCIE Site Director and UCCIE Managers to resolve conflicts between corpsmembers and staff
• Ensure that corpsmembers are learning social, life and job skills
• Ensure that the UCCIE property, tools, equipment, and supplies are maintained and not lost or stolen. Report any damage or loss to the UCCIE Facilities & Fleet Manager. 
• Review and share weekly UCCIE crew schedule with corpsmembers
• Provide daily feedback to UCCIE Managers on project accomplishments and/or project setbacks 
• Attend safety training provided by SCMF and provide learned skills to corpsmembers to minimize injuries in the field.
• Participate in field technical trainings to obtain technical skills necessary for project delivery
• Ensure that the UCCIE work projects are in compliance with safety regulations and complete all injury related documentation immediately upon any injuries in the field.
• Ensure that corpsmembers adhere to UCCIE regulations at all times; uniforms, boots, safety-wear, etc. 

• Maintain documentation for daily accomplishments, vehicle mileage, incident reports and other forms as necessary  
• Work closely with UCCIE Managers for purchasing needs of equipment and supplies needed for projects
• Assist in identifying and recruiting young people to the Corps
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of High School Diploma
• A minimum of two years of experience in a conservation corps, public land management or a related field that manages similar participants
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience working with diverse young adults (18-26 years of age), as well as young adults that are or have been involved in the justice system
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with community-based agencies (non-profits), services, and resources
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask and manage priorities
• Strong initiative, good work ethic, and desire to advance the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and plus if knowledgeable in Google applications (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, in accordance with our Driver Policy. For details, reach out to the hiring point of contact.
• Must be able to obtain a Class B driver’s license within 90 days of employment

Compensation: This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday (or 5 days per week) from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Flexibility in work schedule is required and may include weekends if needed and scheduled. 

• Hourly pay rate is based on qualifications and experience ($20-$24/hour)
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, and 403(b) options
• 10 days paid vacation per year, annual accrual of 8 days paid sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually