Field Camp Manager - Petrenko (Seasonal, Greenland)
About The Position
The Field Camp Manager will lead daily operations of a remote scientific field camp on the Greenland ice sheet, serving approximately 10–12 people. The field season is approximately nine weeks between April and July 2027, with pre- and post-season work and training in the United States and Greenland. The manager will coordinate daily priorities with the Principal Investigator and partners, oversee camp setup and closeout, and serve as the camp safety lead. The role also involves coordinating aircraft support and resupply, supervising camp infrastructure and maintenance, managing food logistics and preparation, handling firearms under employer-provided training, and ensuring compliance with permits and fieldwork conduct requirements. This position requires living and working in a small communal camp with limited amenities and communications. Conditions may include extreme cold and heat, frequent snow shoveling, and lifting loads of 50 pounds or more with assistance. The typical schedule is approximately nine hours per day, six days per week, and may extend to 12 or more hours as needed. Travel may involve commercial, military, and charter aircraft; PFS covers field travel expenses. Offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations required by the National Science Foundation.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree plus equivalent remote field experience.
- At least 2 years of people-management or supervisory experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Valid driver's license and passport.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in austere environments.
- Ability to live and work in a small communal setting with limited amenities and communications.
- Ability to work in extreme cold and heat, shovel snow frequently, lift 50 pounds or more with assistance, and wear personal protective equipment.
- Must pass National Science Foundation medical and dental screening for deployment.
Nice To Haves
- Wilderness First Responder certification.
- Polar field camp experience.
- Experience with remote galley operations or cooking.
- Generators, mechanical, or construction background.
- Flight support or cargo experience.
- Hazardous-material shipping certifications, such as 49 CFR, IATA DGR, or AFMAN.
- Arctic or Antarctic experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan daily priorities with the Principal Investigator and partners.
- Oversee camp setup and closeout.
- Serve as the camp safety lead; complete check-ins and report incidents and near misses.
- Coordinate aircraft support, including cargo and load priorities, crew communications, resupply, and hazardous-material documentation.
- Supervise camp maintenance, including structures, sanitation, fuel and water systems, and waste.
- Plan menus; ship and store food; prepare two hot meals per day; set out lunch supplies; and ensure food safety.
- Act as the designated firearm handler after employer-provided training and maintain safe storage and response protocols.
- Uphold permits and fieldwork conduct requirements.
Benefits
- PFS covers field travel expenses.
- Reasonable accommodations are available.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
