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  • Assistant Program Manager, Lake County Forest Preserve District (Lindenhurst, IL) due 3/23

    Feb 6, 2018 2:30 pm by Piper HodsonJobs

    Youth Conservation Corps Assistant Program Manager

    Branch: Operations & Public Safety
    Location: Lindenhurst, IL 60046
    Department: Operations and Infrastructure
    Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.,
    Job Status: Full-Time
    Closes On: March 23, 2018 at 04:30 PM CST
    Rate of Pay: $12.00 - $15.00
    Status: Open Until Filled
    Details: This is a Temporary Position.

     

    Job Summary

    Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer program designed to employ high school youth in natural resources, construction, and park maintenance related projects. The Assistant Manager aids in the pre-season organization and management of the day-to-day operations of the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and assists with program development.  Hours will vary during the pre-season beginning in February of each year but, will work 40 hours a week from May - August.

     

    Essential Functions & Experience

    Essential Functions -

    Supervises YCC Crew Leaders engaged in conservation/development projects.  Assists with program development, training and project management.  Maintains a safe work environment through hazard recognition and implementation of safety guidelines.  Establishes good public relations and working relations with outside sources of possible funding for YCC.  Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations.  Performs tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting.  Performs heavy lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.
    Experience - Completion of High School Diploma.  One year experience in supervision of youth.  Working knowledge of environmental education, conservation, construction, and grounds maintenance fields.  Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

      Apply at https://il-lakecountyforestpreserves.civicplushrms.com/Application/Login.aspx?enc=Ly0vqSc9Dbmw4zctRotWIpSA+nFowp2jvv9Ok6TsdG1D8lkSlft1.