Title: Adult Programs Field Supervisor                                         

Reports to: Logistics Manager                                          

Starting Salary: $21.10

Location: SCC Four Corners Durango, CO Office                  

Term: March 1st, 2025-November 14th, 2025

Status: Full-time, Seasonal, hourly, non-exempt       

Benefit Eligible: Partial, see personnel policies

 

Program Summary:

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).  

 

Position Summary: The Field Supervisor’s primary roles are to provide field and logistical support to our field staff and seasonal conservation crews, saw crews, Veterans Fire crews, ecological monitoring crews and watershed crews by offering technical assistance, morale support, and ensuring program integrity through policy enforcement and positive mentoring. The Field Supervisor will assist with program logistics, and planning and facilitating staff training.  Field time during training season is 100%. Field/office time will vary depending on seasonal and programmatic needs but will usually be close to 70% or more of this position time. Besides some planning, logistics, and administrative duties, the position is predominately field based.

 

 

 

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

 

Training:                                                       

Help to develop and implement crew leader trainings including technical work, protocols, and leadership and facilitation skills. Be a role model and mentor throughout training and field season. Mentor Crew Leaders and Crew Leaders in Development. Field Supervisor may spend the majority of the 8-week training season embedded in the field with the crews to help set the tone and expectations for the season.

Field Support:                                           

Conduct regular visits to crews, project partners and work sites. Communicate and debrief with crew leaders and corps members during field visits. Manage on-the-ground project quality and quantity by providing technical assistance as needed. Oversee project management in front country and remote working locations. Enforce all SCC and agency policies and procedures. Provide encouragement, guidelines, and supervision to crew leaders throughout their tenure. May fill in vacant crew leader positions as necessary.

Programming:                            

Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing crew projects.  Assist with development and coordination of risk management policies. Facilitate corps member development in the field.

Tools, Equipment, Gear:                                    

Plan and help logistics staff with project logistics. Assist Logistics Coordinator in maintaining a clean and efficient base of operations. Work within an established program budget regarding necessary purchases. Help to maintain vehicles and trailers. Develop and implement strategies to improve vehicle and tool usage safety and care.

Risk Management and Emergencies:                        

The Field Supervisor will be one of the first staff responders for crew emergencies and support and, therefore, must be readily available for trips into the field and comfortable with an ever-shifting work schedule. May help prepare any forms and instruments for emergency planning and use. Will audit programs for risk management gaps and provide relevant feedback to staff.

General Administration and Partnerships:

Help maintain accurate reporting of all necessary information and complete program reports, project, program, and crew leader evaluations throughout the season. Assist with development and maintenance of partnerships with community and project partners.

Other Duties

·        Successfully engages, leads and supports an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.

·        Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.

·        Reports any potential harassment or grievances within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.

 

Physical Requirements:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions.