Field Conservation Crew Lead – Trails & Habitat

The Great Basin Institute; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Basin Institute is seeking Staff Crew Leaders for the Nevada Conservation Corps to guide conservation crews on public lands in Nevada and California. You will coordinate with GBI staff and agency partners to ensure safe, efficient progress and high-quality outcomes.

Essential duties include leading field crews, managing logistics, collecting data for agency submissions, and maintaining safety standards while collaborating with USFS, NPS, BLM, USFWS and other partners.

Qualifications

• Leads field crews and manages safety on conservation projects.
• Data collection for agency submissions and reports.
• Strong communication with crews and agency partners.
• Experience in team leadership and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and manage logistics during training and fieldwork.
• Accurately collect data and prepare submissions to agency partners.
• Ensure crew and public safety and project quality.
• Coordinate with GBI staff and agency partners to meet project goals.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

Safety management

Communication

Team building

Decision making

Logistics

Public lands conservation

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Great Basin Institute is seeking Staff Crew Leaders for the Nevada Conservation Corps to guide conservation crews on public lands in Nevada and California. You will coordinate with GBI staff and agency partners to ensure safe, efficient progress and high-quality outcomes.

Essential duties include leading field crews, managing logistics, collecting data for agency submissions, and maintaining safety standards while collaborating with USFS, NPS, BLM, USFWS and other partners.