Overview
Position: Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator
Program: AmeriCorps Field Crews
Location: St Paul, Minnesota
Date Posted: March 13, 2025
Reports To: Iowa Program Manager
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, non-exempt (hourly) Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (typical)
Benefits: Health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement saving plan
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to cultivate a community of emerging leaders in service to people and the planet. Learn more at conservationcorps.org.
Our values embody safety, justice, stewardship, community, and leadership. In working to fulfill our mission, we believe that it is important we commit to the following:
Using equity as a lens for the work we do and decisions we make
Building a shared vision surrounding Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion goals with our partnering organizations and communities, and
Providing an equitable training environment and high-quality programming to all our participants.
Position Summary: The Field Coordinator (FC) is integral to the Field Crew program’s goal of accomplishing challenging conservation projects, as well as providing training, education, coordination, and leadership to ensure a positive and safe experience for regional program participants. The Field Coordinator must have the ability to assist in personnel management, maintain equipment, and coordinate or provide training in technical and personal development skills.
This is a one-year temporary position.
Relationships: The Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator reports directly to the Iowa Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate with district staff to plan and lead training for new members in equipment use and resource management techniques.
Work with crews in the field to provide additional knowledge and training for specific projects.
Coordinate with staff, partners, and crews on project details to ensure crews are adequately equipped.
Manage district fleet. Ensure trucks are DOT certified, working with Enterprise to schedule maintenance.
Ensure shop spaces are properly equipped and organized for safe and efficient use.
Purchase equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assist AmeriCorps crew leaders in managing crew dynamics.
Conduct site safety audits to ensure crews work safely and follow CCMI Policy.
Attend and participate in district and organizational meetings to improve programming.
Review work accomplishment forms to ensure accuracy in reporting.
About Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to engage youth and young adults in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and life, and is empowered to make a difference in conserving natural resources. Learn more at conservationcorps.org.
