Do you enjoy the outdoors, working hard, getting dirty and have a passion for conservation and stewardship? Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) is one of the leading trail stewards in Colorado and headquartered near Garden of the Gardens and Pikes Peak in beautiful Colorado Springs.  RMFI is gearing up for a busy 2024 season and looking for experienced trail professionals to fill a crew leadership position. RMFI offers competitive wages, training opportunities, and a welcoming and fun workplace. Come earn great money working with a group of passionate and diverse staff in some of Colorado’s most iconic landscapes.

A Trail Crew Leader (TCL) provides leadership to 4-8 crew members while executing and overseeing trail work, trail maintenance, restoration, and volunteer field programs. Primary duties include implementing and managing single and multi-day field projects; instructing crew members, interns, volunteers, and youth conservation corps members in trail and restoration techniques; overseeing tool, equipment, and food logistics; supporting the upkeep of RMFI’s warehouse and vehicles; maintaining project work and photo logs; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads crew members, interns, volunteers, and youth conservation corps crews in the completion of project goals.
• Instructs crew members and participants in proper trail and restoration techniques, including supporting project goals and providing a variety of technical expertise.
• Leads with integrity and upholds a high work ethic while maintaining productive and cohesive teamwork.
• Oversee logistics for single, multi-day, and overnight projects. This may include, but is not limited to the preparation and/or purchasing of tools, equipment, project materials, food, and first aid supplies.
• Ensures that trails and features are constructed per specifications and meet land manager expectations.
• Completes detailed project reports documenting the progress of fieldwork days including, but not limited to, work stats, before and after photos, material use and needs, and volunteer data.
• Supports proper management of the RMFI warehouse and vehicles while ensuring RMFI resources are appropriately cared for and maintained.
• Assists in training new staff and interns in trail/restoration techniques.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• 2-3 years minimum experience in trail construction.
• Two years minimum supervising or managing staff.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification or able to obtain upon employment.
• Current S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw certification or equivalent certification. 
• High level of physical fitness. Ability to pass the Work Capacity Test upon arrival for RMFI training. 
• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks including four-wheel drive vehicles, chainsaws, and hand and power tools. 
• Strong conservation ethic and passion for public lands stewardship. 
• Ability to lead with RMFIs Core Values and mission. 
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
• A valid driver’s license. 

Benefits:

• Training opportunities
• Health care, Dental, and Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Simple IRA
• Paid time off and holidays
• Sick leave
• Cell phone stipend
• Gear stipend and Pro-deals

Please read the full position description at our website https://www.rmfi.org/internships-employment