Field Coordinator

Utah Conservation Corps Field CoordinatorUtah Conservation Corps (UCC) operates three 12-week field seasons over the course of the year. The spring season is dedicated to development of Crew Leaders through formal training and project work, as well as preparing for our large summer and fall field seasons.During our summer and fall field seasons Utah Conservation Corps mobilizes multiple 5-person field crews out of three field offices (Logan, Moab, and Cedar City) to address a diversity of conservation efforts on Utah public lands. Crew project work may include habitat restoration, re-vegetation, fence building, trail construction & maintenance, invasive plant removal, forest fuels reductions & other fire mitigation work, habitat surveying, and more.Service performed by Utah Conservation Corps crews address program goals related to conservation of public lands and member development. UCC crews and project work may focus on specialized objectives. Recent examples of this specialized work include a bike crew (crew members use bikes as their only mode of transportation to/from project sites), and accessibility surveying in the National Forest sites (providing opportunities for people of all abilities to serve and recreate).The UCC Field Coordinator is responsible for providing direct leadership and support to UCC field crews and working as part of the UCC field staff team to provide seasonal trainings and logistical coordination. The Field Coordinator is an integral member of UCC field operations, ensuring that UCC crews are adequately trained and prepared to perform high quality conservation service in a positive, safe, and productive environment.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 involves frequent travel, camping, irregular hours, and a varying weekly schedule. The Field Coordinator must have strong leadership and communication skills, flexibility, capacity for self-direction, a passion for conservation work, and a desire to provide mentorship to emerging conservation leaders. The Field Coordinator works under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator.The Field Coordinator role is a temporary 10-month seasonal position.ResponsibilitiesField Crew Leadership and SupportProvides technical, logistical and administrative support to crewsProvides crews with training, guidance and feedback in a structured environmentAssist UCC staff in the development and implementation of a fire crews programServes as a role model, resource, mediator and advisor for crewsAssists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for Crew LeadersConducts regular risk management audits in the fieldMaintains a positive and professional attitude at all timesCommunicates with project sponsors, as neededEnsures compliance with UCC protocols, procedures and enforces policiesAssists in taking weekly check in calls from crews in the field, and will be required to be on-call for specific periods of timeAssists and/or supervises the rig-up and de-rig of crewsServes as a temporary crew leader, as neededAssists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the fieldTopics include a variety of technical skills and people skills training: Trail Maintenance & Construction, Proper Tool Use & Maintenance, Critical Incident Scenario, Outdoor Leadership Skills, Pre-Project Planning & Organization, Chainsaw Training & Certification, Conflict Resolution, Debriefs & Feedback, Rig-Up/De-Rig Procedures, Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance, Herbicide; safety, use, and storageOther: Outdoor Skills, Expedition Behavior, Leave No Trace, Food & Menu Planning, Map & Compass, Common Backcountry Medical Issues (blisters, dehydration, etc.), Packing and Fitting a Backpack, Group Campsite: food storage, hygiene, water purification, stoves, dish washing system, etc.RecruitmentTool and Equipment AssistanceCommunicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staffAssists in maintenance of hand tools, chain saws, brush cutters, camp equipment, and general shop maintenance and organizationAssists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projectsOther Duties as AssignedThis 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 positionQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Faller Class A chainsaw certificationConservation corps or similar land management experienceLeadership experience in a team or crew-based settingDemonstrated leadership and communication skillsExperience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem solve, be creative, organize, manage conflict, and be flexible in order to meet programmatic goalsAlignment to UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitmentPreferred Qualifications:Faller Class B chainsaw certification and substantial experience using a chainsawTrail maintenance and construction experienceFirst Aid/CPR and or Wilderness Medicine experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Willing to take courses S130/S190/L180 and qualify as a Wildland Firefighter 2 in order to assist in the development of fuels reduction and prescribed burn crewsTeaching, training, and mentoring skillsWillingness to learn new skills or techniquesConflict management & resolution skillsEffective communication & interpersonal skillsHigh degree of maturity & professionalismAbility to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projectsAbility to adapt to changing conditions or work assignmentsStrong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal abilitiesTeam player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workersProductive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasksDependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and successSelf-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervisionExceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.Attention to detailRequired DocumentsAlong 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 applicationAnswer the following during your application:Do you have at least a Faller Class A chainsaw certification?Do you have 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 per week and sometimes 10-15 days in a row?**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Advertised Salary$17-19/hourADAThe environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each being performed. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold for extended periods. The Utah State University