Field Coordinator; Environmental Steward Program at Maine Conservation Corps Augusta, ME
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Volunteer / Humanitarian, Non-Profit / Outreach, Youth Development
Field Coordinator (Environmental Steward Program) – Maine Conservation Corps, Augusta, ME
Location: MCC Office: 54 Independence Drive, Augusta, ME 04330.
Fieldwork is conducted throughout Maine.
Time Requirement- Tuesday, January 3 – December 29, 2023
- 40+ hours a week
- Monday-Friday during training and orientation weeks
- Flex schedule possible during the field season (e.g., four 10‑hour days); overnights and some weekends required; flexibility required to meet the needs of MCC members
- Chainsaw Safety Training
- Certificate in Management of Volunteers
- Wilderness First Aid
- Psychological First Aid
- Nonviolent Communication
The mission of the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is to accomplish conservation projects that inspire individuals and enhance communities. As an Ameri Corps program MCC is dedicated to accomplishing conservation projects for the public, promoting and managing volunteer opportunities, providing education, and building self‑esteem, leadership, and skill sets to strengthen the future opportunities of members.
The Field Coordinator will provide support and training to Ameri Corps Environmental Stewards as assigned by the Environmental Steward Program Manager. Environmental Stewards (ES) accomplish a wide variety of conservation projects ranging from water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, mobilizing volunteers to maintain hiking trails, banding and gathering data on songbirds, restoring eelgrass, teaching school kids about shell fisheries, mapping invasive species, and more.
Stewards contribute their service, earn Ameri Corps education awards, receive relevant job experience while engaged in 1700‑hour or 900‑hour Ameri Corps terms.
Supports the ES Program Manager by increasing the capacity for member support in the field. Includes site visits (monitoring for Ameri Corps compliance), field visits (technical support and training), volunteer events (support members in planning and executing service projects), and relationship building.
Member recruitment and reporting are primary office tasks, as well as assisting with social media and planning events such as National Days of Service, Stewardship Corps Days, and overall support to the MCC.
- Assist with the recruitment, screening, tracking, and onboarding of Ameri Corps members.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and Training Coordinator to facilitate member orientation and training.
- Provide ongoing support, training, and supervision to Environmental Stewards during their terms of service (approximately 22 members annually).
- Build meaningful relationships with Ameri Corps members and Host Site Supervisors, including managing potential conflict, advocating for members, providing strategies for increased productivity in members, and moving towards the larger goal of enriching lives and building communities.
- Assist ES with project logistics, volunteer events, required paperwork, and electronic reports.
- Help facilitate and maintain communication between the MCC office, host sites, and stewards.
- Help collect, monitor, and report on paperwork and assignments from ES including but not limited to quarterly reports, volunteer management action plans, volunteer engagement, reviewing and approving timesheets, and tracking the progress of multiple member surveys.
- Prepare Social Media Posts including text and pictures for multiple platforms.
- Maintain a personal cell phone for communications with the office.
- Document incidents and behaviors related to policy violations.
- Follow and uphold all safety policies and procedures, including heightened COVID‑19 protocols.
- Adhere to the MCC code of conduct, safety rules and guidelines, drug‑free workplace, and other policies outlined in the MCC Personnel Agreement.
- Represent MCC in a professional and supportive manner to the…
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