Field Coordinator (Field Team Program)

During training and the field season, MCC Field Coordinators will be assigned 3-4 teams each to monitor and provide training and support.  Assignments will be made based on skills and experience.  Beyond technical support, Field Coordinators will provide mentorship to leaders and members.  Teams are in the field 5 or 9 days at a time, and Field Coordinators should expect to be called upon during time off to problem-solve projects, mediate team dynamics, and respond to emergencies. The anticipated 2023 Field Team projects are as follows:

• Backcountry Stonework on the Appalachian Trail: 1 team will focus on Appalachian Trail rehabilitation projects in the backcountry.  These projects will involve carrying food, tools, and gear between 1 and 4 miles to a backcountry base camp. Projects include the construction of stone staircases, stepping stones, and other erosion control structures.  The Field Coordinator assigned to these teams must have previous backcountry leadership experience and stonework and rigging experience.
• Backcountry Stonework on Tumbledown Mountain:  Up to 3 teams will focus on stonework projects within the Tumbledown Mountain Public Lands Unit.  It is anticipated that at least two teams will be spike camping on the mountain, with other teams camping nearby to reduce impact. The Field Coordinator assigned to these teams must have previous stonework and rigging experience.  Previous backcountry leadership experience is preferred.

• Camden Hills State Park Trail Restoration:  Up to 2 teams will be based at Camden Hills State Park, focusing on a variety of trail building and maintenance tasks including stonework, trail re-routes, carpentry projects, and some trail surfacing.  The Field Coordinator assigned to these projects will have experience in stonework, carpentry, and other trail-related skills. 
• Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument: Up to 1 team will focus on general maintenance of the International Appalachian Trail in backcountry and remote settings.  Projects include corridor maintenance, blowdown removal, bog bridge construction, and stonework. The Field Coordinator assigned to these teams must have previous experience with chainsaw operations and backcountry leadership.
• Roving Teams:  MCC anticipates having up to 3 teams that will travel and serve in multiple regions and project types.  Conservation projects may include stonework, bridge construction, invasive species removal, general trail maintenance, and construction.  The Field Coordinator assigned to these teams must have previous chainsaw experience.  Stonework and trail layout and design experience are preferred.

To Apply: By March 31, 2023, submit an MCC Application and send a copy of your resume to Corps.Conservation@maine.gov.  You will be contacted with further instructions.  You may direct questions to the same email above.