Individual Placement Program Manager

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps NM

. Lead the growth and day-to-day management of Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Individual Placement Program .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTaos • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,500 - $66,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing youth development programs, establishing partnerships, and overseeing financial management. Proficient in training, mentoring, and leading teams while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

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Youth Development Program ManagementPartnership DevelopmentBudgeting Systems KnowledgeTeam Leadership and SupervisionWilderness First Responder Certification

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentProgram EvaluationRisk ManagementChainsaw UseTrail ConstructionData Collection SystemsGoogle Suite ProficiencyOrganizational Database ManagementOutdoor Experiential EducationConservation and Land Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsGroup Facilitation SkillsFlexibility and Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Wilderness First Responder Certification

Industry Keywords

Youth/Conservation CorpsNonprofit OperationsPublic Land ManagementCommunity OrganizationsEducational Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the growth and day-to-day management of Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Individual Placement Program
Serve as the program’s forward-facing ambassador and primary representative to partners across New Mexico
Develop and maintain local, state, and federal partnerships
Secure placement opportunities and oversee an approximately $2 million program portfolio
Supervise multiple Individual Placement Coordinators and provide indirect oversight of Individual Placements
Guide orientation, training, risk management, reporting, and annual evaluation systems
Oversee recruiting, hiring, training, supervision, and performance management of Individual Placements
Directly manage at least two Individual Placement Coordinators in both RMYC offices
Support organizational leadership with partnership expansion and development of new partnerships through grants, agreements, foundations, and donor solicitation
Identify technical and non-technical capacity needs and support training and orientation
Solicit, plan, and coordinate partnerships, initiatives, and projects
Serve as primary point of contact for project partners and funders
Establish and maintain an annual project calendar
Evaluate and monitor programs and projects for goals, safety, and performance standards
Prepare timely and accurate reporting for funders, partners, and internal use
Build and manage project and staff budgets and ensure fiscal controls
Support solicitation, negotiation, and management of grants, agreements, and donations
Provide risk management oversight and develop safety systems and protocols
Ensure staff and Individual Placements are trained to safely perform assigned work
Audit, improve, and develop program, data collection, vehicle, equipment, PPE, training fund, and timecard systems
Participate in staff meetings, retreats, service days, and leadership and management meetings
Conduct regular staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct reports
Attend conferences and training for professional development and program and partnership opportunities
Complete paperwork accurately and efficiently and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

College or vocational or technical training in education, youth development or a related field required
Four-year college preferred; relevant work experience may be substituted for all or part of the education requirement
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Youth/Conservation Corps or related field
Demonstrated record of establishing local, state, and federal partnerships
Experience working with young people, preferably in an outdoor and/or experiential setting
Knowledge of local, state, and federal public land managing agencies and partner organizations
Knowledge of budgeting systems and development of bids, quotes, and budgets
Understanding of nonprofit operations and leadership
Familiarity with chainsaw use, crosscut saw use, trail construction and maintenance, forestry, landscaping, fencing, and hand tool use and maintenance
Knowledge of the local area, community organizations, educational and training systems, public agencies, and private industry
Understanding of conservation and land/water management in the Southwest
Ability to balance programming, financial management, and outreach
Exemplary organizational skills
Excellent managerial, mentoring, problem-solving, communication, and outreach skills
Strong group facilitation skills
Proficient in all Google Suite applications and ability to manage information in an organizational database
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Demonstrated experience working in partnerships and coalitions
Willingness to lead by example and work from a clear programmatic vision
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
Flexibility and adaptability in a fluid work environment
Open, inclusive, team-oriented work style
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking preferred
Three years of management and supervisory experience
Wilderness First Responder certification preferred; if not certified, certification should be obtained within 6 months of hire
Periodic overnight travel and non-traditional work hours, including weekends and evenings
Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, and operate office equipment, telephone, and computer
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
Ability to drive an organizational vehicle
Successful pre-employment background check, including FBI fingerprint screening and national sex offender registry check
Must have an insurable driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (100% covered by RMYC)
Flexible Spending Account
Simple IRA
Life Insurance
$250 Annual Wellness Benefit
Generous paid time off policy
Professional development through conferences and training
Regular volunteer service activities, about 4 days per year