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 the 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 variety 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 backcountry crosscut trail clearing, and accessibility improvements throughout Ashley National Forest campgrounds and trailheads, providing opportunities for people of all abilities to 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 runs to the end of November 2027.

Responsibilities

Field Crew Leadership and Support

Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to crews

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

Assist UCC staff in developing crews and managing crew dynamics

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

Assists in completing written mid-term and final evaluations for AmeriCorps members

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 and enforces policies and procedures

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, de-rig and end of project debriefs with crews.

Serves as a temporary crew leader, as needed

Verify Crew Leads have submitted all post-hitch data and paperwork when they return from each hitch

Assists with seasonal crew training weeks and provides ongoing training in the field. Topics include a variety of technical skills and interpersonal skills: Trail Maintenance & Construction, Proper Tool Use & Maintenance, Critical Incident Scenario, Outdoor Leadership Skills, Pre-Project Planning & Organization, Chainsaw and Crosscut Training & Certification, Conflict Resolution, Rig-Up/De-Rig Procedures, Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance, Herbicide; safety, use, and storage. Outdoor Skills, Leave No Trace, Food & Menu Planning, Mapping & Reporting, CPR and First Aid, Packing and Fitting a Backpack, Camp Life: food storage, hygiene, water purification, camp chores, etc.

Tool and Equipment Assistance

Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff

Assists in the maintenance of hand tools, chainsaws, crosscuts, brush cutters, camp equipment, and general shop maintenance and organization.

Assists in inventory of tools and equipment assigned to crews and projects, as well as pre-season inventory management

Accurately input mileage and vehicle tracking data for UCC fleet vehicles

Helps field staff stay up to date with fleet vehicle maintenance

Other Job-Related 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

Conservation corps or similar land management experience

Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting

Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with teaching, training, and mentoring

Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, problem solve, be creative, organize 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 A chainsaw certification with the ability to qualify as a B Faller and substantial experience using a chainsaw

Trail maintenance and construction experience

First Aid/CPR and or Wilderness Medicine experience

Herbicide Applicator License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Willingness to learn new skills or techniques

Comfortability with conflict management & resolution

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 members and co-workers

Productive individual with solid work ethic who can execute tasks effectively

Dependability, integrity and responsibility

Commitment to contributing to the success of the program

Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

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

Attention to detail

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, or additional relevant training courses

Basic understanding of chainsaw maintenance and operations

Understanding of camping and living out in the field

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 questions during your application:

Do you have at least an A-Faller Chainsaw certification?

Do you have at least a year of 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 and sometimes 10-15 days in a row?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$18.00-19.00/hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. 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, including extreme cold and extreme heat 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

As Utah's student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation's second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

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, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the