Field Projects Coordinator / Nomads Crew Operations Coordinator

$62,400 - $72,800/Yr

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative - Twin Lakes, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Twin Lakes, CO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Field Projects Coordinator and Nomads Crew Operations Coordinator positions at the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI) are designed for highly organized and self-motivated individuals with technical proficiency in trail work. These roles involve significant fieldwork, supporting seasonal trail crews, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. The Field Projects Coordinator will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field, while the Nomads Crew Operations Coordinator will spend 70-80% of their time in the field, with some remote office work. Both positions require strong decision-making skills, autonomy, and the ability to inspire and lead teams in trail maintenance and reconstruction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support all seasonal trail crews in the field and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Make challenging decisions independently and work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate volunteer trail projects throughout the field season.
• Act as the primary liaison between CFI's Operations Manager, volunteer groups, and trail crews.
• Conduct project planning, reporting, and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical trail building experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of griphoists and rigging equipment (preferred).
• Current or ability to obtain a 'B' level USFS chainsaw certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of crosscuts and chainsaws (preferred).

Benefits

• $25/day per diem when in the field for the Nomads Crew Operations Coordinator position.