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Position Title: Field Coordinator
Location: La Crosse, WI
Department: Conservation Corps
Status: Seasonal Full-time (40 hours per week)
Position Dates:
x1 Summer Position – April 3rd to September 29th – (26 WEEKS)
x1 Summer & Fall Position – April 3rd to December 15th – (37 WEEKS)
Schedule: Full-Time. Flexible schedule with varying shifts; 40 hours/week with additional hours as needed. Some evening & weekend hours will be required.
Reports To: Crew Program Manager
Travel: Regional travel and overnights throughout Wisconsin and the upper Midwest
Starting Salary: $680 – $720 per week, exempt from overtime
Benefits: Paid time off and holidays not included. Health and dental not included.
To Apply: Email cover letter & resume to Eric Robertson @ [email protected] by 5:00pm on Feb 10th, 2023
About WisCorps:
WisCorps is a 501(c)3 organization headquartered in La Crosse, WI. Our two core programs include the Conservation Corps and the Myrick Park Center. We carry out conservation projects throughout the state of Wisconsin and the upper Midwest and provide environmental education programs for children, adults, and families in the La Crosse community. Our building, the Myrick Park Center, is used as a wedding venue, and as a meeting space for a variety of community organizations.
Our mission is to develop leadership, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic in youth and young adults through the active stewardship of Wisconsin’s communities and natural resources.
Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We expect members of our staff to be justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion leaders within the organization and in our community. Staff is expected to continually create and support a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all WisCorps programs. Staff should seek to remove barriers to participation and create a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals, especially those who have been traditionally marginalized in the environmental field. This includes, but is not limited to BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Hispanic/Latinx, and individuals with a disability. Staff lead with an anti-racist mindset, and continually evaluate policies and procedures, and identify and provide feedback on those that do not support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Position Overview:
Field Coordinator positions are full-time seasonal based out of the La Crosse, WI WisCorps headquarters. Field Coordinators travel to projects sites in Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. Field Coordinators are responsible for supervising Crew Leaders as well as administrative, logistical and personnel support of 2-3 crews. Field Coordinators are responsible for project preparation, implementation and reporting. This position will ensure crews are fully prepared and equipped with the appropriate project supplies/tools, transportation and equipment prior to departing for their projects. This position will work directly with each Crew Leader to ensure crew safety, high quality work, positive crew community, strong work ethic, and personal development of each Crew Member, among other responsibilities.
Field Coordinators must be comfortable with physical labor and long days (including some nights and weekends) in outdoor & unpredictable conditions. Field Coordinators should expect extensive travel and overnights throughout the course of the field season.
Field Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Management and Supervisory Duties
- Supervise 2-3 field crews, which includes being on call during non-work hours to respond to crew emergencies or incidents
- Perform weekly site visits and evaluations of project sites, Crew Leaders, and Crew Members
- Maintain regular communication with field crews including nights and weekends throughout the field season
- Facilitate any corrective action for Crew Leaders and Crew Members and keep appropriate records
- Teach and advise Crew Leaders about creating an inclusive and functional crew community
- Assist with Crew Member candidate interviews
- Conduct Crew Leader & Crew Member evaluations
- Programmatic Duties
- Attend all WisCorps staff, committee, and program meetings as requested
- Work within Conservation Corps department to ensure projects are in compliance with AmeriCorps regulations
- Training Duties
- Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating Crew Leader and Crew Member trainings
- Outline skills and leadership development goals for Crew Leaders
- Risk Management and Safety Duties
- Assist with warehouse systems, processes, and inventories
- Ensure that the warehouse is clean and orderly
- Remain drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while on duty or while in uniform
- Projects and Logistics Duties
- Assist with project sponsor relations
- Development of project itineraries throughout the field season
- Conduct regular site visits and assist with communications before, during, and after projects
- Data Collection Duties
- Ensure Crew Leaders complete project paperwork
- Ensure Project Sponsors complete end-of-project evaluation
Field Coordinator Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Conservation, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Education, or related degree preferred
- A minimum of two years of supervisory and outdoor program experience working in a team setting supporting and developing young adults, preferably in a Conservation Corps or Summer Camp setting
- Working knowledge of environmental project management, such as trail maintenance and construction, carpentry, and habitat restoration
- Experience with hand and power tools, including brush saws and chainsaw operations
- Able to communicate efficiently and effectively regarding crew dynamics and project implementation
- Ability to solve problems and think creatively when faced with obstacles
- Efficient time management and able to set and meet deadlines
- Highly organized and able to reprioritize tasks as needed
- Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record
- Current WFA and CPR certificate (or higher) or ability to attain WFA and CPR within 30 days of starting employment
- Ability to undergo and pass a criminal background check
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Experience with AmeriCorps programming is preferred
Believes in the WisCorps’ mission and is willing to adhere to policies and procedures
WisCorps provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran per applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs, and activities for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability, and need to access information in an alternative format, or need it translated into another language, please contact us at 608-782-2494, by email at [email protected], or Wisconsin Relay 711.
