2026 Crew Leader

UCC operates three field seasons throughout the year. The Senior CL begins their term of service prior to the start of spring field season, focusing on training, shop skills, and professional development. During spring, CLs begin with intensive training in conservation, leadership, outdoor living, and Wilderness First Responder certification. The remainder of the Spring season is dedicated to development through experience, hands-on training, and peer-led project work. During this time, CLs become familiar with their responsibilities, learn proper tool use and techniques, and participate in conservation projects under the leadership of Field Logistics Technicians (FLTs) and supervision of field staff. Upon demonstration of essential competencies, CLs will assume responsibility for leadership of crews for the Summer and Fall season. CLs may be assigned to co-leadership duties, depending on project needs. 

Crews serve on projects in a variety of locations. Field projects may be backcountry (hiking into the project site, camping away from a vehicle) or front country (driving to the project site daily, camping at the vehicle, or non-camp lodging). Projects may be urban (located in a city or town) or rural (located in national parks, forests, etc. with limited access to facilities and services). Project work will vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns. 

Projects may include (but are not limited to):

• Trail construction and maintenance
• Invasive species management, including herbicide application
• Habitat restoration
• Fence installation/repair/removal
• Land management inventory and mapping
• Recreational facilities maintenance and construction
• Recreation signage repair
• Community service
• National disaster response efforts

Every crew will have unique projects and travel schedules. Crews may be on ‘hitch’ for 4-14 days, working 10- hours/day (some days may be up to 12 hours/day), while camping in front and backcountry settings. Typically, crews will have 3-5 days off between hitches. Crews should expect project schedules and project work to vary. Days will include two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch. (The 30-minute lunch break does not count toward term of service hours).

Crew Leaders may be deployed on AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team mission assignments to support preparedness, response, and recovery activities in communities impacted by disasters.

To Apply 

Click link for full position description and application: https://www.usu.edu/ucc/positions 

You are required to attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. 

Cover letters should describe the following: 

• Why you want to serve with Utah Conservation Corps
• Your experience working within a group, including leadership roles (leadership experience does not need to be a paid position)
• Any other qualifications relating to the CL position