Employment
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Summer Youth Corps Program Manager
Position: Program Manager
Program: Summer Youth Corps
Location: St. Paul, MN (typical); Residential basecamp in Finland, MN (late May-mid August)
Date Posted: October 28, 2024
Salary: $63,000 – $65,000
Position Summary: The Summer Youth Corps (SYC) Program Manager manages all aspects of the Summer Youth Corps (SYC) Program. SYC is a residential summer work program for youth, ages 15-18, led by AmeriCorps members, ages 18-30. SYC members connect to the natural environment while they live, work, and recreate together for 5 weeks in small groups called crews. Individuals gain natural resource fieldwork experience and develop workforce readiness skills (e.g. leadership) while completing conservation and community improvement projects throughout Minnesota and neighboring states. SYC is dedicated to accessibility for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community and runs an American Sign Language (ASL) affinity crew.
Priority application deadline: November 12, 2024.
CCMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its staff and members. Employment decision with CCMI will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCMI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military service, union membership, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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