Overview
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers promotes stewardship of public lands by engaging the community in trail and restoration projects. The Field Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of RFOV’s field-based stewardship, volunteer programs, and Trail Crew program. This position requires excellent planning and leadership skills; independence and accountability in decision-making; organizational skills in logistics and time management; building positive relationships with project partners, volunteers, and students; and a proven ability to educate, lead, and motivate people in backcountry and frontcountry settings. This position is 20% administrative and 80% field based during the project season (April-October).
Qualifications:
Trail building/maintenance experience with at least one year in a supervisory role, or trail building/maintenance experience with other relevant leadership experience.. Practical knowledge of methods and techniques to design, layout and construct/reconstruct natural surface trails.
Experience leading groups in an outdoor setting.
Required Skills:
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Certification in either a) Wilderness First Aid and CPR, or b) Wilderness First Responder (or can achieve certification upon hire).
About Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is a growing non-profit organization with a mission to promote stewardship of our public lands by engaging the public in education, restoration and conservation projects. We work to foster a diverse and empowered community of stewards working collectively to create healthy and resilient landscapes. Serving the region from Aspen to Rifle, RFOV mobilizes thousands of volunteers and educates hundreds of students to work on projects in the areas of sustainable recreation, healthy landscapes, and fire adaptation.
