Field Coordinator

The Field Coordinator at Montana Conservation Corps is responsible for coordinating and supporting field activities in Helena, MT. Key duties include mentoring Crew Leaders and Members, providing technical training, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing project logistics. The role involves field visits, communication with project partners, and oversight of crew wellness. This full-time position is based in Montana and runs from January to November 2025.
The Field Coordinator (FC) staff position is responsible for the regional coordination and logistical support of all Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field-based activities. Primary duties include direct support and mentoring of Crew Leaders and Crew Members for adult, youth and specialty programs, with emphasis on the development and delivery of technical skills training, technical and logistical coordination for MCC crews in the field, as well as shared monitoring and implementation of MCC’s leadership development program and administrative components. Additional activities will include teaching and modeling fundamental skills to participants, field visitation to help ensure the successful and safe completion of MCC projects, and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. The FC is supervised by the Regional Program Manager and is expected to maintain good communication between all MCC offices, project partners and crews.Location: Bozeman & Helena, MTSeason Dates: 1/13/2025 – 11/07/2025Classification: Regular Full-TimeStatus: Non-ExemptHourly Wage: $22Benefits: Health/Dental Insurance (MCC pays 90% of individual policy), vacation accrual, travel/food reimbursement, pro dealsAPPLY/FULL POSITION DESCRIPTIONLearn more about MCC Programs!Watch these Videos to Learn More:Why Join MCC Find Community @ MCCA Day in the Life @ MCCPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Project Oversight and Technical Support:Provide technical and logistical support for trail maintenance/construction, conservation, natural resource, and special initiative projectsDevelop Project Information Sheets and Emergency Response Plans to communicate to crews the specific details regarding project workManage regional inventory of vehicles, tools and gearInstill a culture of professionalism and caring, cultivate safety awareness within crews. Ensure compliance with MCC policies and safety standards within all crewsEnsure field work and activities are in compliance with MCC policies and regulationsVisit adult, youth and specialty crews in the field to provide guidance, support, and assistance to crew leaders as well as ensure that project accomplishments meet project partner expectationsCommunicate with project partners as needed to coordinate project work logisticsRespond to in-field issues and emergencies; provide emotional and behavioral support to participantsCoordinate and organize gear and tool cache inventory systems and usageProgram Support:Provide direction, support, and mentoring to regional leaders and members, including ongoing training, feedback, and periodic written evaluation of leader and member performanceEnsure high quality implementation of MCC programming; thorough knowledge of MCC program objectives and outcomes as well as education and training curriculumPlan and implement regional technical trainings for all participantsProvide assistance with the delivery of non-technical training componentsDemonstrate an ability to work across differences to promote inclusion of all staff, participants and partnersOversee participant wellness through reviewing bi-weekly paperwork such as crew reports or incident reports, and conducting one-on-one check-ins and debriefing. Assist with filing workers compensation claims when appropriateAttend and support statewide trainings when requestedIn coordination with Program Manager, provide behavior improvement guidance and fair and appropriate discipline for participants as necessaryContribute to MCC diversity, equity, and inclusion initiativesAdministrative Support:Ensure crew paperwork is of high quality and properly filed/submitted in a timely fashion; including programmatic evaluations, Timesheets, Crew Reports, Incident Reports, Workers Compensation, Partner Evaluations, Project Accomplishments, and participant evaluationsMonitor projects and provide written documentation of field visits and program activitiesParticipate in an emergency on-call scheduleCoordinate all in-field project documentation requirements with Crew Leaders, including written and photographic documentation of project accomplishmentsMINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:At least two years of college or military experience, or equivalent work experienceMinimum age of 21Previous leadership experience, skills, or trainingPrevious experience teaching, leading, or training groups of young adultsCurrent Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification required; or willing to obtainEffective written and oral communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team, and able to balance responsibilities to competing prioritiesPossess relevant technical skills including, but not limited to, trail maintenance and construction, crosscut and chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, backcountry travel and other natural resource work. Applicant should also possess experience with a wide range of power and hand toolsSawyer skills necessary to obtain operator certification at, or above, B-Sawyer Felling and Bucking levelAbility to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time, often camping in a tentExperience with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, and G Suite for businessesAbility to pass a Criminal History CheckA valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and ability to be insurable per MCC parametersPhysical Demands:Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 60lb backpack and carrying toolsAbility to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power toolsWillingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for 9 days at a time. While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.MCC is committed to being diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about Identity and Equity at MCC!