Project ReGeneration Team Supervisor(s)
The program will operate with five supervisors, leading teams of 10 members during the summer of 2003. Members are grouped into High School (grades 9 to 12) and Junior High School (grades 6 to 8) teams. Project ReGeneration Team Supervisors work under the direction of MCC's Youth and Environment Programs Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide daily supervision of 10 ReGen members, aged 11-14 or 14-17;
Ensure a safe environment by enforcing program rules and making certain all safety procedures are followed at all times;
Oversee and lead the environmental education program including, science education in the field and leading group discussions;
Plan and coordinate daily team logistics including driving a 12-passenger van to the work site, gathering materials and outlining the daily and weekly work plans with sponsoring agencies; track and compile project accomplishment data;
Provide guidance and mentorship to ReGen members in the areas of personal and academic development, community service ethics, professionalism, environmental ethics, recycling issues, and public relations;
Maintain daily tracking of ReGen member accomplishments and attendance; evaluating participation and facilitating personal development;
Provide mentorship and guidance to one of MCC’s Environmental Education Crew AmeriCorps Members who aid in the facilitation of the environmental education program and supervision of team members.
Compensation: This is a full-time, temporary position that offers a competitive salary dependent upon experience. This period includes two weeks of intensive training and one day of evaluations.
Contact Sandy Miles, Youth & Environment Programs Coordinator, at (415) 454-4554 ext. 88 for more information, or visit our website at www.marincc.org. Submit cover letter and resume to:
, or FAX 415-454-4595 or mail, Attn. Human Resources, 27 Larkspur Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. EOEQualifications : Required Qualifications:
Must be available for training from (June 16 to 27); for the duration of the program (June 30 to August 22); and evaluation day (August 25);
Must have a clean DMV record (one point or less) and California Driver's License;
Willing to submit to fingerprints for background check;
Experience teaching or facilitating education to youth in an outdoor setting;
Experience supervising youth from a wide variety of social, economic and educational backgrounds to work together as a team on service projects;
Experience serving and volunteering in the community. Must possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience using hand tools and gardening tools;
Experience conducting habitat and watershed restoration projects. Familiarity with environmental issues, particularly with recycling and resource conservation concepts;
Effective conflict resolution skills.