The Watershed Project is growing! We are expanding our team as a result of some exciting new projects and funding. We will be adding information below about several job opportunities in late 2023 and early 2024, so check back often for new updates. See below for details and how to apply to each position.
Youth Employment Program Manager
Youth Employment Program Manager
Position Overview
The Watershed Project’s Green Collar Corps (GCC) program provides paid job training and part-time employment for youth and young adults (17-24 years old) in Richmond, San Pablo, and Oakland. The program’s goal is to support personal and professional growth for local young people, especially those who are underrepresented in the environmental field (such as Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color) and who cannot afford to take an unpaid internship opportunity. Created in 2009, our GCC program now usually employs 3-5 young adults annually, giving them the skills and experience they need to pursue environmental or other careers. GCC members are expected to spend at least one academic year with us, and we encourage them to stay longer in order to gain more in-depth experience and leadership opportunities. Members work across all of TWP’s program areas with introductions to diverse environmental careers and hands-on experiences.
Reporting to the Program Director, the Youth Employment Program Manager is the primary supervisor for the GCC youth and young adult members. This role is responsible for recruiting and supporting all GCC members, leading them in field workdays such as planting and cleanups, and leveraging the expertise of TWP program staff to provide relevant training and experience for GCC members.
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To Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter, describing your interest and experience relevant to this position, to jobs@thewatershedproject.org and include “Youth Employment Program Manager” in the subject line. Applications received by Monday, January 1st will be prioritized for review, although we will keep the position open until filled. We hope our new team member will start in February, but this timeline is flexible based on mutual availability. Please visit TheWatershedProject.org/Green-Careers for up-to-date information.
Green Collar Corps
Green Collar Corps Youth Employment Program
Program Overview
Our Green Collar Corps (GCC) program provides paid job training and part-time employment for youth and young adults (17-24 years old) in Richmond, San Pablo, and Oakland. The program’s goal is to support personal and professional growth for local young people, especially those who are underrepresented in the environmental field (such as Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color), and/or who cannot afford to take an unpaid internship opportunity. Created in 2009, our GCC program aims to employ 5-7 young adults annually, equipping them with the skills and experience they need to enter the competitive job market. Members work across all TWP’s program areas with introductions to diverse environmental careers and hands-on experiences, in addition to educational training, professional development, and team-building activities.
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To Apply: To apply to the 2023-2024 cohort, please follow this link to complete a short Google Form Application: Green Collar Corps Internship Application. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email the Youth Field Crew Manager at pinkie@thewatershedproject.org.
