BECOME A STEWARD OF PUBLIC LANDS
Join the RMFI team and make a difference
Do you enjoy the outdoors, working hard 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-America's Mountain in beautiful Colorado Springs. RMFI is gearing up for a busy 2024 season and looking to fill multiple positions.
Trail Crew Technician
Before starting your application, please carefully review the job description to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.
Field staff must be available to work the entire duration of the season.
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1, 2024
The Trail Crew Technician (TCT) serves as the primary on-the-ground workforce, implementing RMFI’s trail, restoration, and education field programs. The TCT spends the duration of their workday performing rigorous physical labor in an outdoor setting utilizing a variety of hand and power tools. Primary duties include completing objectives for single and multi-day field projects, instructing volunteers in trail and restoration techniques, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing detailed project documentation. The TCT frequently works 10 hours a day for 4-8 consecutive days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather. A TCT works independently and as a member of a trail crew while receiving guidance from Program Managers and Trail Crew Leaders. TCTs are dedicated to professional work standards, the highest degree of safety, and ensuring project goals are completed. Projects include a variety of trail and restoration projects in riparian, wetland, alpine, montane, foothills, and desert ecosystems focusing on Southern Colorado. The TCT works under the supervision of the RMFI Program Managers and in close coordination with the RMFI Trail Crew Leaders (TCL).
To apply, review the job description and fill out the application here.
Trail Crew Technician Job Description
Trail Crew Leader
Before starting your application, please carefully review the job description to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.
Field staff must be available to work the entire duration of the season.
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1, 2024
The Trail Crew Leader (TCL) serves as the primary on-the-ground workforce, leading RMFI’s trail, restoration, and education field programs. The TCL spends the duration of their workday performing rigorous physical labor in an outdoor setting utilizing a variety of hand and power tools and providing in-the-field leadership to TCTs. Primary duties include completing objectives for single and multi-day field projects, instructing volunteers in trail and restoration techniques, maintaining tools and equipment, completing detailed project documentation, and teaching and mentoring TCTs. The TCL frequently works 10 hours a day for 4-8 consecutive days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather. TCLs are dedicated to professional work standards, the highest degree of safety, crew dynamics, and ensuring project goals are completed to the highest standard. Projects include a variety of trail and restoration projects in riparian, wetland, alpine, montane, foothills, and desert ecosystems, focusing on Southern Colorado. TCLs work under the supervision of the RMFI Program Managers. Well-qualified applicants would have at least 2 years of leadership experience and 3 years of trail work experience.
To apply, review the job description and fill out the application here.