Become a steward of public lands
Join our 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 15, 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) provides equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other protected status as established by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws, RMFI is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities who, despite such disabilities, can perform their jobs with or without reasonable accommodation. RMFI will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation to employees and job applicants with known disabilities, to permit them to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.