Title: Conservation Corps North Carolina Logistics Coordinator
Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position will be in the $21.63-$22.28/hour range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.
Location: Durham, NC. Not Remote Eligible.
Status: Full-Time, Non-/Exempt
Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.
Reports to: Program Manager
Posting Period: Please apply before May 31, 2026
Required Application Documents
Please note: Applications must include all required documents to be considered.
Organizational Summary:
Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit. The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.
Program Summary:
Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) empowers youth and young adults through meaningful outdoor work that benefits North Carolina’s land and water and fosters healthy communities. A program of Conservation Legacy, CCNC partners with public land managers and community organizers across the state to engage motivated individuals – typically ages 15-30 – in challenging and impactful conservation service projects. These projects may include trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, hazard fuel reduction, invasive species removal, and other technical conservation work. CCNC crews and individual placements gain hands-on experience, professional development, and the opportunity to positively impact North Carolina’s natural resources and communities. CCNC has program offices in both Durham and Old Fort and supports project work statewide with partners including the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, AmeriCorps, NC State Parks, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, local governments, community organizations, and nonprofits.
Position Summary:
CCNC’s Logistics Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to support logistics for field crews either based out of our CCNC office in Durham or Old Fort. This position will focus on equipment, tools, vehicles, gear, PPE, and shop organization. This position will also require field presence to assist crews with project needs, program logistics, and planning, as well as facilitating field training. 60% of the time will be spent in office while the other 40% will be spent supporting crews in the field, which will include camping overnight and driving to multiple project sites across North Carolina. The schedule will be highly variable for this position and is based on dynamic organizational needs. This individual will be expected to work as a member of a team and independently.
Outcomes & Functions of Position:
Program Logistics
- Manage and organize a clean and efficient operations center (shop and office).
- Support satellite operations and logistics for remote-based seasonal crews.
- Supervise and manage crews, gear, tools, and equipment on a weekly basis as crews depart for and return from field project work.
- Purchase and repair hand tools, chainsaws and forestry equipment, camp equipment, uniforms, and supplies as needed.
- Purchase supplies for new programs to ensure crews are set up for success.
- Manage the repair and maintenance of CCNC fleet of vehicles and trailers and facilitate driver training for leaders, members, and staff as needed.
- Manage vehicle parking areas and communicate with property manager when needed.
- Inventory and purchase supplies and equipment to maintain the shop.
- Maintain and create organizational systems for logistical management.
- Provide logistical support to CCNC crews in various locations across the Southeast.
- Respond to crew emergency situations, including last-minute travel and overnight stays.
- Participate in a weekly on-call system for crews in the field.
- Participate in staff training both as a trainer and/or trainee.
- Participate in member training as a trainer when needed.
- Provide technical field support to crews as needed and directed by the Program Coordinator(s) and/or Director.
- Coordinate logistics with other Eastern Region operations staff to ensure efficient resource utilization across the region.
Field Support
- Collaborate with CCNC’s Program Operations Team in the implementation of crew leader and corps member training including technical work, protocols, leadership, and facilitation skills.
- Collaborate with CCNC’s Program Operations Team to train, mentor, and supervise a broad scope of corps members and crew leaders across CCNC programs.
- Assist CCNC staff in identifying and developing an internal talent pool for future leadership positions inside and outside of CCNC.
- Be a role model and mentor throughout training and field seasons.
- Work with other CCNC staff on priority projects as needed.
- Collaborate with other program staff to ensure proper resources are provided to crews in the field
Shop and Vehicle Support
- Maintain CCNC shop space to operate efficiently, including tracking and repairing hand and power tools.
- Manage crew rig-ups and de-rig events and procedures.
- Track, maintain, and purchase tools and field equipment as needed.
- Manage and maintain CCNC’s vehicle and trailer fleet.
- Assist with food purchasing for crews when needed.
- Assist with other general operation duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.
General Administration
- Work within the established program budget and update the staff team about relevant operations purchases.
- Manage records of credit card, petty cash, and other expenses related to program operations.
- Complete field site visit reports and any other necessary documentation.
- Meet with the CCNC staff to review program purchases and expenses, budget, and logistical needs.
- Acquire and maintain relevant certifications to train new leaders and members, including but not limited to WFA/WFR, chainsaw certification, grip hoist technical trainings, and rock work trainings
Organizational Advocacy
- Successfully engages, leads and supports a positive work environment for all within the organization and the communities we serve.
- Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.
- Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.
- Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned.
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in conservation field or operations.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
- The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision.
- Instructor experience.
- Hold current CPR/First Aid, WFA or WFR or the ability to obtain once hired.
- Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
- Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals.
- Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.
- Ability to keep others, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
- Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record
- Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.