Field Coordinator

Job Description

Overview

Utah 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.

Responsibilities

Field Crew Leadership and Support

Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to crews

Provides crews with training, guidance and feedback in a structured environment

Assist UCC staff in the development and implementation of a fire crews program

Serves as a role model, resource, mediator and advisor for crews

Assists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for Crew Leaders

Conducts regular risk management audits in the field

Maintains a positive and professional attitude at all times

Communicates with project sponsors, as needed

Ensures compliance with UCC protocols, procedures and enforces policies

Assists in taking weekly check in calls from crews in the field, and will be required to be on-call for specific periods of time

Assists and/or supervises the rig-up and de-rig of crews

Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed

Assists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the field

Topics 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 storage

Other: 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.

Recruitment

Tool and Equipment Assistance

Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff

Assists in maintenance of hand tools, chain saws, brush cutters, camp equipment, and general shop maintenance and organization

Assists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects

Other Duties as Assigned

This 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 position

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Faller Class A chainsaw certification

Conservation corps or similar land management experience

Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem solve, be creative, organize, manage conflict, and be flexible in order to meet programmatic goals

Alignment to UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitment

Preferred Qualifications:

Faller Class B chainsaw certification and substantial experience using a chainsaw

Trail maintenance and construction experience

First Aid/CPR and or Wilderness Medicine experience

Knowledge, 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 crews

Teaching, training, and mentoring skills

Willingness to learn new skills or techniques

Conflict management & resolution skills

ffective communication & interpersonal skills

High degree of maturity & professionalism

Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects

Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal abilities

Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers

Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks

Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success

Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

Attention to detail

Required Documents

Along 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 application

Answer 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/hour

ADA

The 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 incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including standing or walking for extended periods, heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.), and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as bending, crawling, kneeling, squatting, and crouching.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of

Minimum Qualifications

Faller Class A chainsaw certification Conservation corps or similar land management experience Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting Demonstrated leadership and communication skills Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem solve, be creative, organize, manage conflict, and be flexible in order to meet programmatic goals Alignment to UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitment