Going Where the Work Happens to Capture and Share Our Organization’s Impact

LOCATION: Northwest Youth Corps Headquarters, Eugene, Oregon. Requires periodic (less than 20%) travel to remote project locations within OR, WA, and ID.

COMPENSATION: $20.00 per hour (nonexempt)

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: Personal Leave, Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Coverage, Disability/Life Insurance, 401k investment plan, Wellness Benefit, Professional Development, and other perks!

Organizational Background

Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps (NYC), a non-profit organization, has given tens of thousands of youth and young adults opportunities to learn, grow, and experience success. Through partnerships with conservation agencies, youth and young adults gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of stewardship projects, from which they can earn a stipend, high school credit, and/or an AmeriCorps educational award. NYC also operates an accredited charter school, internship program, and the Idaho Conservation Corps(ICC).

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator assists in the development and management of social media, website, and recruitment campaigns for Northwest Youth Corps and their suite of programs. The Communications Coordinator will develop more public awareness about Northwest Youth Corps’ ongoing programs and recruitment efforts needed to support those programs.

This position is an active member of the Communications and External Affairs Team and will work to both showcase the various conservation programs we operate as well as help attract the next generation of conservation heroes by managing targeted recruitment campaigns.

Position Details

Department Supervision and collaborations

·        This position is supervised by the External Affairs Officer

·        This position works closely with Programs and Member Services departments to promote program activities and recruitment initiatives

Risk Management responsibilities

·        Meet criteria/certification for utilizing vehicles, tools and/or any NYC property

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Create compelling video, photo, and written communications content for social media, websites, recruitment campaigns, promotional emails, and additional communications materials

·        Manage social media channels by posting new content, responding to messages and comments, and creating Stories, Reels, and/or posts in accordance with communications goals.

·        Assist with online recruitment campaigns by creating and sending mass emails and publishing and managing content/position descriptions to social media and webpages.

·        Help to establish and coordinate a communications and recruitment campaign calendar to maintain consistency and accountability

·        Assist with the preparation, editing, and printing of communications materials such as reports, brochures, fliers.

·        update company websites and online postings.

·        Assist in managing company photo and media library.

Position Qualifications & Certifications

·        Passionate about creating meaningful content with an eye for design

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

·        Excellent writer and proofreader

·        Familiarity with social media and content creation

·        Experience with video and graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, or willingness to learn

·        Willingness to learn new systems and software as needed

·        Appreciation for working with young people from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with project and community partners

·        Comfortable hiking, camping, and being outdoors

Physical Demands/Work Environment

·        While performing the duties of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or vehicle; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear; and smell repeatedly.

·        Complies with all attendance and punctuality standards in addition to following all organizational policies.

This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All job offers are contingent upon completion of the background-check requirements applicable to the position and current NYC policy.

Terms of Employment

Based in Eugene, requires periodic (less than 20%) travel to remote project locations within OR, WA, and ID. This is a full time, hourly position. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00 PM, with periodic long days and/or evening and weekend responsibilities seasonally. Eligible for 20% remote work (One day per week) after 60 days of employment.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Johnson, Human Resources Officer at jessicaj@nwyouthcorps.org with “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line and document attachments in word or PDF format. Please do not call or drop in. Additional program information and online application can be found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/1328107

Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - At Northwest Youth Corps, we believe diversity is an essential source of strength for our communities, and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for all participants and staff from the widest range of backgrounds and abilities.  We are privileged to facilitate conservation service on our public lands with humility and are deeply invested in supporting youth and young adults of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, economic status, and/or other socio-cultural identifiers to learn, grow, and experience success in our programs, and beyond.