Backcountry Trails Camp Lead — Field-Based Outdoor Leadership

State of California; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Field-based role

Extreme outdoor setting

Job summary

California Conservation Corps seeks a Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor to lead a field-based crew in backcountry environments. You will direct trail projects, mentor corps members, and ensure safety and operational readiness throughout extended backcountry seasons.

The role demands extreme outdoor endurance, rigorous training, and the ability to manage logistics, emergencies, and crew welfare in remote locations for months at a time.

Qualifications

• Experience leading backcountry trail crews and field teams.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise wilderness trail projects.
• Strong safety, training, and mentoring skills for corps members.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and supervise a backcountry trail crew.
• Facilitate development of corps members and crew community.
• Train corps in trail repair, maintenance, wilderness living, navigation, and spike camp setup.

Skills

Wilderness leadership

Trail construction & maintenance

Wilderness first aid/EMT

Backcountry camping

Leave No Trace practices

Navigation & map skills

Public land relations

Outdoor training & mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

California Conservation Corps seeks a Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor to lead a field-based crew in backcountry environments. You will direct trail projects, mentor corps members, and ensure safety and operational readiness throughout extended backcountry seasons.

The role demands extreme outdoor endurance, rigorous training, and the ability to manage logistics, emergencies, and crew welfare in remote locations for months at a time.