Delaware Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program Assistant

This position is summer leadership position for young people aged 20-26 years of age with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Parks and Recreation. The person selected for this position will work primarily out of the YCC office in Dover assisting the Program Manager in all aspects of coordinating and maintaining the 2018 summer program.

The mission of the Delaware State Parks YCC is to engage youth in important conservation and park projects while providing learning that fosters teamwork, self-esteem, social responsibility and respect for the environment. YCC Core components include:

• Practical job work experience
• Environmental education and experiences
• Job and/or college preparation.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all position in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Works directly with Program Manager to assist in project schedule and regular coordination of the program.
• Assist in planning and coordination of required weekly training and awareness activities.
• Assist in grant and program tracking through reports, time cards, and surveys.
• Occasionally assist in transport of teams from home base to project or training site.
• Assist in coordination and scheduling of team’s work projects.
• Occasionally assist with outdoor projects at partner sites.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Must be 20-26 years of age
2. Six months experience working with children and young adults such as academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, classroom assistant or education teacher.
3. Knowledge of natural, cultural, historical resources or parks and recreation.
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 04/18/2018 upon filling the vacant position.

Work shirts, protective equipment and tools will be provided.

Transportation from base site to work area will be provided.  

 ** This is an environmental stewardship summer job, not a summer camp experience; the participants will work hard, sometimes in difficult conditions including mud, hot sun, and mosquitoes and flies.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.