Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa · Iowa · posted today
Position: Central Assistant District Manager Program: Field Crews Location: St Paul, MN Date Posted: 11/02/2026 Reports To: Central District Manager Salary: $58,000 - $60,000 per year Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (typical) Benefits: Health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement saving plan Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to cultivate a community of emerging leaders in service to people and the planet. Learn more at conservationcorps.org. Position Summary: The Assistant District Manager (ADM) position is integral to the Field Crew Program’s goal of providing positive service experiences for AmeriCorps members and young adult participants (Corpsmembers). The ADM works collaboratively alongside another ADM to assist the Central District Manager in day-to-day program operations, project management, and Corpsmember personnel management (recruitment, onboarding performance management, and off-boarding processes). This position will take a leading role in the implementation of a 3-month seasonal field crew program that runs concurrent to our year-round field crew program. Relationships: The ADM reports directly to the Central District Manager (DM), communicating through written correspondence, telephone conversations, and in-person meetings. The ADM works in cooperation with the DM to manage Field Crews based throughout the Central Minnesota region; the DM is notified of all equipment and vehicle, personnel, and project concerns. The ADM position works closely with another ADM on the team, as well as our team of Central District Field Coordinators (3) to provide a safe and meaningful experience for our field crew programs. Key Responsibilities: Training • Help develop and facilitate trainings for Corpsmembers. Training topics include a combination of field skills and interpersonal skills Safety • Assist in developing new and/or improved safety trainings. • Report all safety concerns to DM in a timely manner and coordinate with the team to seek appropriate resolution Crew Supervision and Oversight • Conduct Corpsmember interviews and assist with recruitment, member paperwork, and orientations. • Facilitate regular communication between Corpsmembers and staff, including monthly crew leader meetings, Corpsmember performance evaluations, and annual goal setting • Mediate Corpsmember conflict and implement discipline (i.e. incident reports) in accordance with AmeriCorps and CCMI policy, as directed by the District Manager. Service Projects • Assist in project management for field crews, ensuring that projects are accomplished in an efficient, safe, and consistent manner. • Serve as CCMI Duty Officer on assigned rotations during wildfire season. Administration • Manage and monitor timecards and crew credit card use. • Assist the District Manager with project management administration, accomplishment review, and data tracking. • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conference calls. • Track and manage member service hours. Public Relations • Represent CCMI at outreach events and assist in collecting content for CCMI marketing and recruitment efforts in coordination with the marketing and recruitment teams. • Collaborate with the recruitment team in developing and implementing the recruitment plan for Central District programs. Qualifications: • Supervisory and leadership experience and ability to effectively interact and communicate with young adults from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds. • Knowledge of human relations to assist with staff, AmeriCorps member, and program participant personnel management; ability to lead, delegate, supervise, mentor, and positively influence others. • Working knowledge of natural resource project management such as trail maintenance and construction, shoreline/watershed restoration, forest/prairie management, and wildlife habitat improvement, or desire to learn • Demonstrated experience in coordinating and facilitating programming and training. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal management and external outreach. • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite products, Salesforce, and Paycom. • Knowledge of barriers that affect underrepresented groups, and the ability to successfully minimize or remove those barriers for participants. • Initiative and ability to work well with minimal supervision, multi-task, and be flexible in responsibilities. • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. • Familiarity with AmeriCorps and local, state, and federal natural resource agencies or having a strong desire to learn about them. Other Information: This position may require some evening or weekend work to meet different organizational deadlines. Some out of town travel is expected for Corpsmember trainings in February as well as occasionally during the year for program events or organizational meetings. While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed, it is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. All positions at CCMI may require duties outside of typical responsibilities. CCMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions 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 regard to public assistance, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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