Field Coordinator

About the Role

Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) operates field seasons dedicated to conservation efforts on Utah public lands and member development. The UCC Field Coordinator provides direct leadership and support to UCC field crews and works as part of the UCC field staff team to provide seasonal trainings and logistical coordination. This position runs to the end of November 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Field Crew Leadership and Support

• Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to crews.
• Provides crews with training, guidance, and feedback in a structured and positive environment.
• Assists UCC staff in developing crews and managing crew dynamics.
• Serves as a role model, resource, mediator, and advisor for crews.
• Assists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for AmeriCorps members.
• Conducts regular risk management audits in the field.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Communicates with project sponsors, as needed.
• Ensures compliance with UCC protocols and enforces policies and procedures.
• Assists in taking weekly check-in calls from crews in the field and will be required to be on-call for specific periods.
• Assists and/or supervises the rig-up, de-rig, and end-of-project debriefs with crews.
• Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed.
• Verifies Crew Leads have submitted all post-hitch data and paperwork when they return from each hitch.
• Assists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the field, covering topics such as:
• Trail Maintenance & Construction
• Proper Tool Use & Maintenance
• Critical Incident Scenario
• Outdoor Leadership Skills
• Pre-Project Planning & Organization
• Chainsaw and Crosscut Training & Certification
• Conflict Resolution
• Rig-Up/De-Rig Procedures
• Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance
• Herbicide: safety, use, and storage
• Outdoor Skills
• Leave No Trace
• Food & Menu Planning
• Mapping & Reporting
• CPR and First Aid
• Packing and Fitting a Backpack
• Camp Life: food storage, hygiene, water purification, camp chores, etc.

Tool and Equipment Assistance

• Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff.
• Assists in the maintenance of hand tools, chainsaws, crosscuts, brush cutters, camp equipment, and general shop maintenance and organization.
• Assists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects, as well as pre-season inventory management.
• Accurately inputs mileage and vehicle tracking data for UCC fleet vehicles.
• Helps field staff stay up to date with fleet vehicle maintenance.

Other Job-Related Duties As Assigned

• This position may involve other duties and personal and professional development opportunities. A willingness to take on additional responsibilities and duties is an integral part of this position.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Minimum Qualifications

• Conservation corps or similar land management experience.
• Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem-solve, be creative, organize, and be flexible in order to meet programmatic goals.
• Alignment with UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Faller A chainsaw certification with the ability to qualify as a B Faller and substantial experience using a chainsaw.
• Trail maintenance and construction experience.
• First Aid/CPR and/or Wilderness Medicine experience.
• Herbicide Applicator License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.
• Comfortability with conflict management & resolution.
• High degree of maturity & professionalism.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with members and co-workers.
• Productive individual with a solid work ethic who can execute tasks effectively.
• Dependability, integrity, and responsibility.
• Commitment to contributing to the success of the program.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to take courses S130/S190/L180 and qualify as a Wildland Firefighter 2 in order to assist in the development of fuels reduction and prescribed burn crews, or additional relevant training courses.
• Basic understanding of chainsaw maintenance and operations.
• Understanding of camping and living out in the field.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Answers to application questions regarding chainsaw certification, leadership experience, conservation corps experience, and willingness to work extended hours/days.

Salary

$18.00-$19.00/hour