Field Coordinator

Montana Conservation Corp; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Conservation Corps is seeking a Field Coordinator to lead regional field activities, train Crew Leaders and Crew Members, and uphold safety standards across adult, youth, and specialty programs. You will coordinate field logistics, develop technical trainings, and ensure project success with partner agencies.

As FC, you will visit crews in the field, support leadership development, monitor paperwork and incidents, and maintain strong communication among MCC offices and partners.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum age of 21 and leadership experience or training.
• Experience teaching or leading groups of young adults is essential.
• Current Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Experience with trail maintenance and natural resource work; Sawyer skills preferred.
• Ability to be away on overnight trips; valid driver’s license and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical support for trail maintenance and conservation projects.
• Develop project information sheets and emergency response plans.
• Manage regional inventory of vehicles, tools and gear.
• Model safety and professionalism; ensure MCC policy compliance.
• Support crews in the field and coordinate with project partners.
• Oversee regional trainings and participant wellness; conduct check-ins.
• Maintain and document field visits, timesheets, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching / training

Written and oral communication

Trail maintenance

Crosscut & sawyer skills

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college or military experience

Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

G Suite

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

The Field Coordinator (FC) staff position is responsible for the regional coordination and logistical support of all Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field-based activities. Primary duties include direct support and training of Crew Leaders and Crew Members for adult, youth and specialty programs, with emphasis on the development and delivery of technical skills training, technical and logistical coordination for MCC crews in the field, as well as shared monitoring and implementation of MCC’s leadership development program and administrative components. Activities will include teaching and modeling fundamental skills to participants, field visitation to help ensure the successful and safe completion of MCC projects, and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. The FC is supervised by the Regional Program Manager and is expected to maintain good communication between all MCC offices, project partners and crews.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Oversight and Technical Support

• Provide technical and logistical support for trail maintenance/construction, conservation, natural resource, and special initiative projects, including hazard fuels, invasive species, forestry, and mesic restoration projects
• Develop Project Information Sheets and Emergency Response Plans to communicate to crews the specific details regarding project work
• Manage regional inventory of vehicles, tools and gear as well as organizing gear and tool inventories and usage systems
• Instill a culture of professionalism and caring, cultivate safety awareness within crews. Ensure compliance with MCC policies and safety standards within all crews
• Ensure field work and activities are in compliance with MCC policies and regulations
• Visit adult, youth and specialty crews in the field to provide guidance, support, and assistance to crew leaders as well as ensure that project accomplishments meet project partner expectations, while prioritizing safety and quality work
• Communicate with project partners as needed to coordinate project work logistics
• Respond to in-field issues related to crew dynamics and emergencies
• Provide behavioral support to participants

Program Support

• Provide direction, support, and mentoring to regional leaders and members, including ongoing training, feedback, and periodic written evaluation of leader and member performance
• Ensure high quality implementation of MCC programming; thorough knowledge of MCC program objectives and outcomes as well as education and training curriculum
• Plan and implement regional technical trainings for all participants
• Provide assistance with the delivery of non-technical training components
• Oversee participant wellness through reviewing bi-weekly paperwork such as crew reports or incident reports, and conducting one-on-one check-ins and debriefing
• Attend and support statewide trainings when requested
• In coordination with Program Manager, provide behavior improvement guidance and fair and appropriate discipline for participants as necessary
• Cultivate a welcoming environment for all members and staff

Administrative Support

• Ensure crew paperwork is of high quality and properly filed/submitted in a timely fashion; including programmatic evaluations, Timesheets, Crew Reports, Incident Reports, Workers Compensation, Partner Evaluations, Project Accomplishments, and participant evaluations
• Monitor projects and provide written documentation of field visits and program activities
• Participate in an emergency on-call schedule
• Coordinate all in-field project documentation requirements with Crew Leaders, including written and photographic documentation of project accomplishments
• Assist in the management and process involved in the purchasing of items necessary to operate a regional office

Qualifications & Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum age of 21
• Previous leadership experience, skills, or training is essential
• Previous experience teaching, leading, or training groups of young adults is essential
• Current Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification required; or willing to obtain
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, and able to balance responsibilities to competing priorities
• Possess many of these relevant technical skills including, but not limited to, trail maintenance and construction, crosscut and chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, backcountry travel and other natural resource work. Applicant should also possess experience with a wide range of power and hand tools
• Sawyer skills and experience necessary to obtain a certification at, or above,B-Sawyer Felling and Bucking level
• Ability to be away on overnight trips, each pay period of the season for up to 10 days at a time, often camping in a tent. It is likely FCs will spend 3-5 days in the field during each pay period of the field season, longer stints likely in the LDP training season
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, and G Suite for businesses
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
• A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and drive a company vehicle

Physical Demands:

• Ability to hike 16 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a backpack, carrying up to 75 pounds of gear, food, and tools
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Willing to work long hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time

This position description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties beyond those listed.

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