Overview
Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.
The Field Coordinator (FC) staff position is responsible for the regional coordination and logistical support of all Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field-based activities. Primary duties include direct support and mentoring of Crew Leaders and Crew Members for adult, youth and specialty programs, with emphasis on the development and delivery of technical skills training, technical and logistical coordination for MCC crews in the field, as well as shared monitoring and implementation of MCC’s leadership development program and administrative components. Additional activities will include teaching and modeling fundamental skills to participants, field visitation to help ensure the successful and safe completion of MCC projects, and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. The FC is supervised by the Regional Program Manager and is expected to maintain good communication between all MCC offices, project partners and crews.
Classification: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Wage: $22
Benefits: Health/Dental Insurance (MCC pays 75% of individual policy), vacation accrual, Travel/Food reimbursement, Pro Deals
Location: Helena, MT
Season Dates: 06/24/2024 (Flexible) – 11/8/2024
Apply/Full Position Description: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/staff-positions/staff-positions.html
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
● At least two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experience
● Minimum age of 21
● Previous leadership experience, skills, or training
● Previous experience teaching, leading, or training groups of young adults
● Current Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification required; or willing to obtain
● Effective written and oral communication skills
● Ability to work as part of a team, and able to balance responsibilities to competing priorities
● Possess relevant technical skills including, but not limited to, trail maintenance and construction, crosscut and chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, backcountry travel and other natural resource work. Applicant should also possess experience with a wide range of power and hand tools
● Sawyer skills necessary to obtain operator certification at, or above, B-Sawyer Felling and Bucking level
● Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time, often camping in a tent
● Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, and G Suite for businesses
● Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
● A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and ability to be insurable per MCC parameters
Required Skills:
Physical Demands:
● Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 60lb backpack and carrying tools
● Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
● Willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time
Preferred Skills:
MCC is committed to being diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
About Montana Conservation Corps
Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.
