Overview

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).

Tagged as: Backcountry Skills, Conservation, Trail Supervisor, Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Qualifications:

Demonstrated capacity for managing and leading people, outdoor leadership, experience planning and implementing backcountry trips for 8-15 people, and excellent communication.

Required Skills:

Trail building/maintenance experience with at least one year in a supervisory role, ability to hike up to 10 miles a day with heavy hand tools, strong rock work experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, ability to attend mandatory staff and crew leader training May 1-5

About Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers promotes stewardship of our public lands by engaging our community in education, restoration, and conservation projects.

Application Instructions

Send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Jack Douglas, Program Manager by email at [email protected]. Phone and email questions and inquiries acceptable: [email protected], 970-927-8241.