Field Support Technician (Youth Program)

Montana Conservation Corps; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Montana is seeking a Youth Field Support Technician to assist in training Youth Crew Leaders and ensure successful program completion. Responsibilities include providing logistical support, ensuring safety during activities, and collaboration with regional staff. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, a service ethic, and the ability to engage in physical activities in challenging conditions. This is a taxing yet rewarding role, perfect for individuals dedicated to service and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old by start date.
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to serve long hours in all weather conditions.
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning trainings for members and leaders.
• Ensure safety during all MCC activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records.
• Provide technical training to crews as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to address crew challenges.
• Provide technical training, assistance and guidance to crews and leaders as needed
• Collaborate with regional staff to support Crew Leaders with leadership or crew dynamic challenges
• Maintain accurate crew, project, program, and safety records
• Complete and submit required reports and other paperwork in a timely manner

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Strong service ethic

Technical field skills

Ability to hike in steep terrain

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Wilderness First Aid/CPR

Job description

Field Support Technician (Youth Program)

Reports To: Regional Youth Program Manager

Position Summary

The Youth Field Support Technician (FST) responsibilities include supporting the training of Youth Crew Leaders and providing field visitation and logistical support to help ensure the successful completion of MCC projects and programming. In addition, FSTs will help ensure regional operations run smoothly. The FST, under the supervision of the Regional Program Manager, works with all regional staff and must maintain communication between the office and the field. The FST helps ensure that MCC policies and procedures are followed by all members and leaders while establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with project partners. The FST will be called upon to lead or join an existing crew when necessary. This is not a 9-5 job, rather a commitment to service and an experience where long hours and extended time away from your home base are to be expected. Serving as a FST at MCC means having passion for service to others, for wild lands and wild places, for personal growth, and for any number of MCC’s values. FSTs must be self‑motivated and flexible in order to meet the changing needs of the position. The FST is an AmeriCorps participant and is entitled to the benefit package offered to all AmeriCorps participants.

Field Support Technicians understand that commitment, flexibility and self‑motivation are integral to maintaining the high expectations placed upon them. They use their training, experience and commitment to facilitate their region’s Crew Leader and Crew Member development. They are creative in their approach to problem solving and motivating others, and are invested in the idea that their personal development and growth as a leader are most fully realized when used in service to their crews, their communities and the environment.

Programmatic Duties

• Assist staff in planning and implementing trainings for members and leaders
• Facilitate and deliver MCC education components to leaders and crews in the field
• Ensure safety is the top priority during all MCC activities and projects; promote a ‘culture of safety’
• Follow and model all MCC policies and procedures and ensure crew compliance
• Assist in project logistics, including coordinating the regional tool cache, assisting with regional inventory, field visits to crews, and communicating with regional staff to ensure project support needs are met
• Provide technical training, assistance and guidance to crews and leaders as needed
• Collaborate with regional staff to support Crew Leaders with leadership or crew dynamic challenges. In some cases FSTs will help support regional crew debriefs, in conjunction with regional staff

Administrative Duties

• Assist in maintaining accurate crew, project, program, and safety records
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory and records
• Complete and submit required reports and other paperwork in a timely manner
• Provide information to staff for evaluation of Crew Leaders and Members; include both positive feedback and areas of potential improvement

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or willingness to pursue obtaining a GED
• US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• 21+ years old by the start date
• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
• Ability to hike 3‑12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools and sometimes backpacking with full packs of 60 – 70lbs
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain Wilderness First Aid/CPR training. (Training is reimbursable up to allotted amount/ MCC provides training)
• Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
• Willingness to serve long hours in all weather conditions
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time
• Commitment to completing term; available for duration of entire term of service
• Technical field skills related to trails, saw use, mesic restoration, weed management, campcraft, wilderness travel, and backcountry living

MCC is committed to being welcoming to all and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.