Overview
The UCC Field Coordinator is responsible for providing direct leadership and support to UCC field crews and working as part of the UCC field staff team to provide seasonal trainings and logistical coordination. The Field Coordinator is an integral member of UCC field operations, ensuring that UCC crews are adequately trained and prepared to perform high quality conservation service in a positive, safe, and productive environment.
The Field Coordinator is expected to provide leadership in support of UCC’s overarching and crew-specific programmatic goals. Support of field crews and operations may include but will not be limited to: working with crews at their project sites, being in the field for multiple days in a row, assisting in training crew leaders and members, performing project site visits, managing logistics, maintaining tools and equipment, working in the field office, and assisting with crew member recruitment efforts.
Qualifications:
• Conservation corps or similar land management experience
• Leadership experience in a team or crew-based setting
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Teaching, training, and mentoring
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques
• Conflict management & resolution
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills
• High degree of maturity & professionalism
• Ability to support AmeriCorps members from diverse backgrounds
• Experience and demonstrated ability to self-direct, pro
Preferred Skills:
• Faller B chainsaw training and substantial experience using a chainsaw
• Trail maintenance and construction experience
• Wilderness First Responder
About Utah Conservation Corps
Utah Conservation Corps is an AmeriCorps program made up of members, staff, and partners dedicated to service to our community and environment. We engage in projects throughout the state of Utah that address goals relating to environmental conservation, leadership, education, and sustainability.
UCC AmeriCorps members have committed to a term of service for their country that may range from 3 months to a year. Our members are individuals seeking opportunities to give back, to improve the environment and explore the beauty of Utah's public lands. Many of our members are current students or recent graduates looking to gain experience in the fields of natural resource conservation, education, or social services.
Utah Conservation Corps is a program of Utah State University's Center for Community Engagement.