Conservation Corps Field Coordinator

The employee in this position will provide leadership, supervision, and support for multiple (3-4) conservation and/or chainsaw crews of approximately 10 adults (18-25+ years old) in a 24/7 crew setting during the summer and a non-24/7 hitch model during the Fall. 

We are looking for those with past outdoor and leadership experience, and those with strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to work independently. Experience with corps, project management, trail construction/maintenance, and leading trainings is preferred. The ability to have fun and add to our awesome work environment is required! This is a perfect position for those with past Corps experience eager to advance careers, enrich skills, and drive change in conservation and nonprofit realms, shaping lives and landscapes! 

The position can be broken down into three main segments: pre-season, crew leader training, and the field season. 

• Pre-season: This segment will encompass focused training on field coordinator-specific duties for the upcoming field season. This phase also involves equipping and organizing all necessary gear and field resources, along with assisting in the setup and execution of crew leader training.
• Crew leader training: You will play a pivotal role in imparting leadership and skill training to crew leaders and assistant crew leaders. Your role will involve extensive field time, serving as mentors for our leaders, and articulating our expectations for the field season. This training period closely mirrors key aspects of the field season, including hands-on project work and camping in a crew environment. Field coordinators are expected to be fully engaged throughout.
• Field Season: Your primary responsibilities during the field season will entail effective coordination between project partners, crews, and administrative staff. Field coordinators will conduct biweekly crew visits, engaging in all aspects of the program when visiting a crew.  This includes overnight camping, facilitating educational activities, and ensuring the successful completion of project site objectives. You will support crew operations but also provide consistent guidance and mentorship to crew leaders, achieved through regular check-ins and performance assessments over the course of the season.

Once the field season starts, field coordinators generally split time 20/80 between the office and the field and are expected to spend a minimum amount of time with each crew on a bi-weekly basis. Workload changes greatly throughout the season and hours may vary dramatically depending on the needs of the crews and their locations. Schedules are flexible and require adaptability alongside self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

Field Coordinators will be required to carry a backpack with personal and/or group essentials for extended periods of time and/or long distances. Field Coordinators will be required to carry hand tools and equipment for extended periods of time and/or long distances. The position requires extensive bending, lifting, pushing, stooping, carrying, and other heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.