
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization and the premier public land stewardship group in Southern Colorado. Headquartered near Garden of the Gardens and Pikes Peak in beautiful Colorado Springs, RMFI conserves and protects public lands through volunteer-based trail and restoration projects, environmental education, and restoration research.
Assistant Trail Crew Leaders implement and administer project work with the guidance of a Trail Crew Leader and Program Manager. They support the day-to-day activities of a field crew and volunteer programs, and fill in for Trail Crew Leaders during absences. Primary duties include assisting in the implementation and management of single- and multi-day field projects, as well as instructing crew members, interns, volunteers, and youth conservation corps members in trail construction, maintenance, and restoration techniques. Assistant Trail Crew Leaders have a passion for stewardship and community, proven technical trail-building skills, and the ability to manage field resources in variable environments and locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
COMPETENCIES:
● Oral and written communication skills.
● Customer service skills.
● Organizational skills.
● Excellent people skills, a sense of humor, and a positive attitude are a must!
● Comfortable living and working outside in all elements (rain, snow, mud, heat, etc.).
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time, seasonal position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position requires extensive overnight camping and travel, fieldwork, and evening and weekend work. Work schedules often include eight days in the field and six days off. This position is mostly field-based during the season, though some office time is required. The position requires full commitment to the season and project schedule. Time off during projects is limited.
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of public lands in Southern Colorado. RMFI is committed to protecting and enhancing the ecological health of our land and water resources by completing projects focused on watershed restoration, forest health, and creating sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities. By prioritizing the involvement of community volunteers and youth, RMFI envisions a world where our work fosters vibrant and healthy natural systems that are respected and cared for by the public.