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Job Title: Piikuni Lands Coordinator

Reports To: Tribal Partnerships Liaison

Classification: Seasonal Full Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Coordinator staff position is responsible for the regional coordination and logistical support of all Piikuni Lands Crew (PLC) field-based activities. Primary duties include direct support and mentoring of Crew Leaders and Crew Members, with emphasis on the development and delivery of technical skills training, technical and logistical coordination for crew projects, as well as shared monitoring and implementation of PLC’s leadership development program and administrative components. Additional activities will include teaching and modeling fundamental skills to participants, field visitation to help ensure the successful and safe completion of MCC projects, participation in On-Call incident response, and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. This position is supervised by the Blackfeet Partnerships Liaison, and is expected to maintain good communication between all MCC offices, project partners and crews. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Oversight and Technical Support:  

• Communicate  with project partners to coordinate project logistics
• Develop Project Information Sheets and Emergency Response Plans to communicate to crews the specific details regarding project work
• Provide technical and logistical support for projects
• Manage  inventory of vehicles, tools and gear
• Instill a culture of professionalism and caring, cultivate safety awareness within the crew. Ensure compliance with MCC and partner policies and safety standards crew 
• Visit crew in the field to provide guidance, support, and assistance to crew leaders as well as ensure that project accomplishments meet project partner expectations 
• Respond to in-field issues and emergencies; provide emotional and behavioral support to participants

Program Support: 

• Assist with the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of all crew leaders and members. 
• Provide direction, support, and mentoring to crew leaders and members, including ongoing training, feedback, and periodic written evaluation of leader and member performance
• Ensure high quality implementation of PLC programming; thorough knowledge of program objectives and outcomes as well as education and training curriculum
• Plan and implement/coordinate technical trainings for all participants
• Provide assistance with the delivery of non-technical training components 
• Demonstrate an ability to work across differences to promote inclusion of all staff, participants and partners
• Oversee participant wellness through reviewing bi-weekly paperwork such as crew reports or incident reports, and conducting one-on-one check-ins and debriefing. 
• Assist with filing workers compensation claims when appropriate
• Attend and support statewide trainings when requested
• In coordination with supervisor, provide behavior improvement guidance and fair and appropriate discipline for participants as necessary
   

Administrative Support: 

• Ensure crew paperwork is of high quality and properly filed/submitted in a timely fashion; including programmatic evaluations, Timesheets, Crew Reports, Incident Reports, Workers Compensation, Partner Evaluations, Project Accomplishments, and participant evaluations 
• Monitor projects and provide written documentation of field visits and program activities 
• Participate in an emergency on-call schedule
• Coordinate all in-field project documentation requirements with Crew Leaders, including written and photographic documentation of project accomplishments
   

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two-three years of college, work, or military experience, or some combination
• Minimum age of 21
• Previous leadership experience, skills, or training
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, and able to balance responsibilities to competing priorities
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time, often camping in a tent
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, and G Suite for businesses
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
• A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and ability to be insurable per MCC parameters

Physical Demands:

• Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 60lb backpack and carrying tools
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to two weeks at a time
   

Desired Requirements:

• Previous experience teaching, leading,  or training groups of young adults
• Possess relevant technical skills including, but not limited to, trail maintenance and construction, crosscut and chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, backcountry travel and other natural resource work. Applicant should also possess experience with a wide range of power and hand tools

While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.

MCC is committed to being welcoming to all and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.