2026 Crew Member

Overview

UCC field crews are assigned to a variety of conservation projects throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. Crew Members work and live in the outdoors as part of a field crew in service to public lands and the communities that surround them. All Crew Members are trained in safe and proper tool use project techniques, and outdoor living. Training topics may include chainsaw and hand tool use, project techniques, and first aid. This position involves frequent travel, camping, irregular hours, and a varying weekly schedule.

Crews serve on projects in a variety of locations. Field projects may be backcountry (hiking into the project site, camping away from a vehicle) or front country (driving to the project site daily, camping at the vehicle, or non-camp lodging). Projects may be urban (located in a city or town) or rural (located in national parks, forests, etc. with limited access to facilities and services). Weather is variable, and work and campsites can range from 2,000-13,000 feet in elevation.

Projects may include (but are not limited to):

• Trail construction and maintenance
• Invasive species management, including herbicide application and chainsaw operation
• Habitat restoration
• Fence installation/repair/removal
• Land management inventory and mapping
• Recreation facilities maintenance and construction
• Recreation signage repair
• Community service
• National disaster response efforts

Every crew will have unique projects and travel schedules. Crews may be on ‘hitch’ for 4-14 days, working 10- hours/day (some days may be up to 12 hours/day), while camping in front and backcountry settings. Typically, crews will have 3-5 days off between hitches. Crews should expect project schedules and project work to vary. Days will include two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch. (The 30-minute lunch break does not count toward service hours).

Crew members may be deployed on AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team mission assignments to support preparedness, response, and recovery activities in communities impacted by disasters.

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

Qualifications:

• Be a United States citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to serve in an AmeriCorps State/National term. Please note that AmeriCorps rules limit the number of education awards an individual may earn.
• It is a requirement to obtain a high school diploma or GED before one is eligible to use the education award.
• Selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

Required Skills:

• Willing and able to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, training, and National Service as assigned
• Ability to live outdoors and work on a variety of conservation projects, which may include 12-hour days using chainsaws, hand tools, applying herbicide, moving through uneven terrain, etc. in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. repeatedly and use hand tools

Preferred Skills:

We seek team members who:
• Are creative problem solvers
• Speak and act professionally, with a high level of maturity when faced with uncertainty and discomfort
• Have the ability to motivate self and others
• Communicate effectively
• Can adapt to changing circumstances
• Are passionate about conservation work