Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.
The Field Coordinator (FC) staff position is responsible for the regional coordination and logistical support of all Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field-based activities. Primary duties include direct support and mentoring of Crew Leaders and Crew Members for adult, youth and specialty programs, with emphasis on the development and delivery of technical skills training, technical and logistical coordination for MCC crews in the field, as well as shared monitoring and implementation of MCC’s leadership development program and administrative components. Additional activities will include teaching and modeling fundamental skills to participants, field visitation to help ensure the successful and safe completion of MCC projects, and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. The FC is supervised by the Regional Program Manager and is expected to maintain good communication between all MCC offices, project partners and crews.
Classification: Regular Full-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Wage: $22
Benefits: Health/Dental Insurance, 401K, Travel/Food reimbursement, Pro Deals
Provide technical and logistical support for trail maintenance/construction, conservation, natural resource, and special initiative projects
Develop Project Information Sheets and Emergency Response Plans to communicate to crews the specific details regarding project work
Manage regional inventory of vehicles, tools and gear
Instill a culture of professionalism and caring, cultivate safety awareness within crews. Ensure compliance with MCC policies and safety standards within all crews
Ensure field work and activities are in compliance with MCC policies and regulations
Visit adult, youth and specialty crews in the field to provide guidance, support, and assistance to crew leaders as well as ensure that project accomplishments meet project partner expectations
Communicate with project partners as needed to coordinate project work logistics
Respond to in-field issues and emergencies; provide emotional and behavioral support to participants
Coordinate and organize gear and tool cache inventory systems and usage
Program Support:
Provide direction, support, and mentoring to regional leaders and members, including ongoing training, feedback, and periodic written evaluation of leader and member performance
Ensure high quality implementation of MCC programming; thorough knowledge of MCC program objectives and outcomes as well as education and training curriculum
Plan and implement regional technical trainings for all participants
Provide assistance with the delivery of non-technical training components
Demonstrate an ability to work across differences to promote inclusion of all staff, participants and partners
Oversee participant wellness through reviewing bi-weekly paperwork such as crew reports or incident reports, and conducting one-on-one check-ins and debriefing. Assist with filing workers compensation claims when appropriate
Attend and support statewide trainings when requested
In coordination with Program Manager, provide behavior improvement guidance and fair and appropriate discipline for participants as necessary
Administrative Support:
Ensure crew paperwork is of high quality and properly filed/submitted in a timely fashion; including programmatic evaluations, Timesheets, Crew Reports, Incident Reports, Workers Compensation, Partner Evaluations, Project Accomplishments, and participant evaluations
Monitor projects and provide written documentation of field visits and program activities
Participate in an emergency on-call schedule
Coordinate all in-field project documentation requirements with Crew Leaders, including written and photographic documentation of project accomplishments
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
At least two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experience
Minimum age of 21
Previous leadership experience, skills, or training
Previous experience teaching, leading, or training groups of young adults
Current Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification required; or willing to obtain
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team, and able to balance responsibilities to competing priorities
Possess relevant technical skills including, but not limited to, trail maintenance and construction, crosscut and chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, backcountry travel and other natural resource work. Applicant should also possess experience with a wide range of power and hand tools
Sawyer skills necessary to obtain operator certification at, or above, B-Sawyer Felling and Bucking level
Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time, often camping in a tent
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, and G Suite for businesses
Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and ability to be insurable per MCC parameters
Physical Demands:
Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 60lb backpack and carrying tools
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
Willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time
MCC is committed to being diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about Identity and Equity at MCC!
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on MCC website here; upload resume and cover letter
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