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).
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.