Field Coordinator

The Field Coordinator is expected to provide leadership in support of UCC's overarching and crew-specific programmatic goals. Support of field crews and operations may include but will not be limited to: working with crews at their project sites, being in the field for multiple days in a row, assisting in training crew leaders and members, performing project site visits, managing logistics, maintaining tools and equipment, working in the field office, and assisting with crew member recruitment efforts.

This position runs to the end of November 2027.

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
• Assist 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 of time
• Assists and/or supervises the rig-up, de-rig and end of project debriefs with crews.
• Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed
• Verify 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. Topics include a variety of technical skills and interpersonal skills: 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 input 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 as they present themselves is an integral part of this position

To Apply:

Fill out the online application. Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Answer the following questions during your application:
  • Do you have at least an A-Faller Chainsaw certification?
  • Do you have at least a year of leadership experience? (If yes, briefly describe)
  • Do you have conservation corps or comparable land management experience? (If yes, briefly describe)
  • Are you able and willing to work 40+ hours and sometimes 10-15 days in a row?