Overview
The Assistant Field Coordinator is integral to the success of P-CREW. The Assistant Field Coordinator
reports directly to the P-CREW Program Coordinator and works closely with all field and office staff.
This position provides critical support to the program by assisting with coordination, logistics, and
administration of four youth crews.
Preseason: The Assistant Field Coordinator supports P-CREW staff with the completion of the hiring
process of 32 teenagers including applicant review, reference checks, interviews, selection process
and onboarding paperwork. They help develop and provide training to Crew Leaders and Alumni
All-Star Assistants and provide general support of program logistics, planning, and administration.
High season: The Assistant Field Coordinator acts as a liaison between field staff and office support
staff. Weekly duties include: facilitating efficient meal planning and shopping for crews; resupplying
food and equipment to crews in the field; preparing and organizing weekly paperwork; organizing and
tracking each crew’s project accomplishments; taking photos and videos of crews; developing the
publication of social media content; provide educational lessons and technical project support to the
crews; and provide relief to the crew leaders when needed or if there is an emergency.
Post season: The Assistant Field Coordinator supports P-CREW staff with the wrap of the season
including creating final summaries of project accomplishments; gear and tool maintenance and
inventory; grant writing and research; development of postseason social media content; organizing
paperwork; reviewing crew member and crew leader evaluations; and more.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the success of youth corps stewardship work
while also developing the professional skills needed to manage and coordinate a dynamic youth
corps program.
Qualifications:
● Minimum Age Requirement: 21+.
● Wilderness First Aid certification or higher preferred, past First Aid experience required
● Experience working with teens (ages 15-18).
● Experience working on or supporting youth and/or young adult crews in
conservation/restoration activities.
Required Skills:
● Social and emotional skills to promote positive personal growth and develop relationships
with people from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities, and communities.
● Comfortable working in both the office and the field for 8 hours a day and up to 54 hours a
week if necessary.
● Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
● Undergraduate degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Natural Resources, Youth
Development, or similar program with teaching e
About Sierra Institute for Community and Environment
The Sierra Institute promotes healthy forests, watersheds, and communities by investing in the well-being of
rural communities and strengthening their participation in natural resource management. Our work supports
initiatives that simultaneously benefit the environment, economy, and equity within a given landscape. Sierra
Institute’s P-CREW Youth Corps is an essential pathway to the professional opportunity for diverse youth. Sierra
Institute is located in Taylorsville, CA (population 154), and lies within an area referred to as “Indian Valley”
that includes the communities of Greenville and Crescent Mills. Indian Valley offers uniquely rural community
events and is surrounded by public lands including Plumas National Forest, Lassen National Forest, and Lassen
Volcanic National Park.
