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Utah Conservation Corps - Logan, UT
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The 2025 Field Logistics Technician (FLT) position at Utah Conservation Corps is a seasonal full-time role focused on providing leadership and logistical support to field crews engaged in conservation projects. The FLT will work closely with crew leaders and members, ensuring they are well-prepared for their tasks while fostering a positive and safe working environment. This role requires a commitment to conservation work, mentorship, and the ability to adapt to varying schedules and project needs throughout the field seasons.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical, logistical, and operational support to field crews.
- Supports field crews with training, guidance, and constructive feedback.
- Serves as a role model, resource, peer counselor, and advisor for field crews.
- Cultivates a supportive learning environment for Crew Leaders and Crew Members.
- Conducts regular risk management audits in the field.
- Verifies compliance with UCC protocols, procedures, and policies; reports violations to UCC staff.
- Participates in weekly check-in calls from crews in the field.
- Oversees and/or leads the rig-up (pre-hitch) and de-rig (post-hitch) of crews at the field office.
- Acts as a temporary crew leader, as needed.
- Communicates tool and equipment needs to UCC field staff.
- Helps with maintenance and inventory of hand tools, chain saws, brush cutters, camp equipment, and more.
- Assists with seasonal crew training sessions and provides ongoing training in the field during each field season.
Requirements
- Trail maintenance and construction experience.
- Chainsaw training and experience.
- Experience with group communication, conflict management & resolution skills.
- Maturity and professionalism.
- Adaptability in an environment with irregular and changing schedules.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
- 6 months minimum leadership or supervisory experience in a team or crew-based setting.
- Demonstrated outdoor/camping skills (e.g., guiding, conservation work, front country/backcountry skills).
- Alignment with UCC's mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and engagement.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Eligible to enroll in an AmeriCorps term of service.
- Pass a National Service Criminal History Check.
Nice-to-haves
- 6 months experience in conservation corps, public lands management, or work in similar fields.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with administrators, supervisors, and peers.
- Experience working with and demonstrating leadership in diverse settings.
Benefits
- Living allowance of $1,500.00 paid twice per month.
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, $7,395.00 (available upon successful completion of term).
- Health Insurance benefit of up to $100.00 a month on new plans through the Marketplace on Healthcare.gov.
- Professional Development Training Fund: $500.00 available for use during term of service for approved conservation skills and leadership trainings.
- Forbearance on qualifying student loans while in service.
- Conservation leadership experience.
- Wilderness First Responder Certification.
- Chainsaw training with the option to qualify through UCC National USFS Chainsaw Program as an A faller (apprentice sawyer).
- Utah Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- Member Assistance Program (a mental wellness and life coaching program).
- $150 reimbursement uniform reimbursement (boots/pants) for a 1700hr term.
