Field Coordinator

Utah State University • Logan, UT

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About The Position

Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) operates three 12-week field seasons each year. During the spring, UCC trains Crew Leaders and prepares for the summer and fall seasons. In summer and fall, UCC mobilizes five-person field crews from offices in Logan, Moab, and Cedar City to perform conservation work on Utah public lands. Projects may include habitat restoration, revegetation, fence building, trail construction and maintenance, invasive plant removal, forest-fuel reduction and other fire mitigation, and habitat surveying. Some crews focus on specialized work, such as backcountry crosscut trail clearing and accessibility improvements at campgrounds and trailheads.

The Field Coordinator provides direct leadership and support to field crews and works with UCC field staff on seasonal training and logistics. The position helps ensure crews are trained and prepared to provide high-quality conservation service in a positive, safe, and productive environment. Work may include supporting crews at project sites for multiple consecutive days, training Crew Leaders and members, conducting site visits, coordinating logistics, maintaining tools and equipment, working in the field office, and assisting with crew recruitment. The position runs through the end of November 2027.

Requirements

• Conservation corps or comparable land-management experience.
• Leadership experience in a team- or crew-based setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Ability to self-direct, problem-solve, organize, be creative, and remain flexible to meet program goals.
• Alignment with UCC values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitment.
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques.
• Comfort with conflict management and resolution.
• Maturity and professionalism; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and adapt to changing conditions or assignments.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with members and coworkers.
• Teamwork, dependable work ethic, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, attention to detail, and commitment to program success.
• Basic understanding of chainsaw maintenance and operation, and understanding of camping and living in the field.
• Willingness to take S130/S190/L180 courses and qualify as a Wildland Firefighter 2 to assist with fuels-reduction and prescribed-burn crews, or to take other relevant training courses.
• Ability and willingness to work 40 or more hours and sometimes 10–15 days in a row.

Nice To Haves

• Faller A chainsaw certification, ability to qualify as a B Faller, and substantial chainsaw experience.
• Trail maintenance and construction experience.
• First Aid/CPR and/or wilderness medicine experience.
• Herbicide Applicator License.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to field crews.
• Train, guide, and provide feedback to crews in a structured and positive environment.
• Assist UCC staff with crew development and crew dynamics; serve as a role model, resource, mediator, and advisor.
• Assist with written mid-term and final evaluations for AmeriCorps members.
• Conduct regular field risk-management audits and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Communicate with project sponsors as needed and ensure compliance with UCC protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with weekly crew check-in calls and be on-call during specified periods.
• Assist with or supervise crew rig-up, de-rig, and end-of-project debriefs; serve as a temporary Crew Leader when needed.
• Verify Crew Leads submit post-hitch data and paperwork after each hitch.
• Assist with seasonal training weeks and provide ongoing field training on technical and interpersonal topics, including trail work, tool use and maintenance, leadership, planning, chainsaw and crosscut skills, conflict resolution, vehicle maintenance, herbicide safety and use, outdoor skills, Leave No Trace, food planning, mapping and reporting, first aid, backpack fitting, and camp life.
• Communicate tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff.
• Assist with maintenance of hand tools, chainsaws, crosscuts, brush cutters, camp equipment, and shop organization.
• Assist with inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects, including pre-season inventory management.
• Accurately enter mileage and vehicle-tracking data for UCC fleet vehicles.
• Help field staff keep fleet vehicles current with maintenance.
• Perform other duties and participate in personal and professional development opportunities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed