Job Description

Polar Field Services, Inc. in Littleton, CO is looking to hire a full-time seasonal Field Research Camp Coordinator / Assistant Manager to assist our camp manager with the operations of Raven Camp, a camp on the Greenland ice sheet. Are you hardworking, efficient, and organized? Have you been on the hunt for your next big adventure? Would you like to work on a scientific study in the Arctic that aims to improve our world? If so, please read on! This remote research management position earns a competitive wage of $1,775 - $2,065/week. In addition, our seasonal Field Research Camp Coordinator / Assistant Manager can enroll in our Pro Deal Discount program and receive an hourly health and welfare benefit of $4.22/hour for the first 40 hours worked each week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT POLAR FIELD SERVICES, INC. We are a rare company. Since 1999, we\'ve been taking our clients wherever they need to go, no matter how remote the location or challenging the conditions may be. We plan their expeditions, keep them safe in places that are anything but, and supply food, shelter, power, water, and waste removal. We then return the site to such a pristine condition no one would ever know we were there. We haven\'t been everywhere. Just a lot of places most people haven\'t. Our team is made up of skilled people who are passionate about supporting cutting-edge science and making a difference in our world. As thanks for their courage and hard work, we offer excellent compensation and outstanding benefits. We take our jobs seriously, but our company culture is relaxed, dog-friendly, and casually dressed. We are looking to add more adventurous souls to our team!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIELD RESEARCH CAMP COORDINATOR/ ASSISTANT MANAGER In this remote research management position, you assist our camp manager with the operation, maintenance, and management of the Raven Camp facilities and staff. Alongside the manager, you complete a variety of crucial tasks, including ensuring equipment is maintained, operating equipment safely, assisting with camp flight support, maintaining proper documentation, and performing snow grooming. You also help provide orientation to all new arrivals, ensuring everyone remains safe while visiting the camp\'s remote location. To better manage the team\'s schedule, you help keep lines of communication open with the Air National Guard 109th personnel about any daily requirements they may have. You also assist with any peripheral Air National Guard 109th training support requests, including Arctic survival training and night flying. No matter the temperature or the weather, you maintain a positive, can-do attitude. Always ready to lend a hand, you assist your team with all aspects of camp support, including cooking, equipment operation, digging, camp construction, and winterization. Every day is a new adventure, and you love being a part of such a supportive team!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FIELD RESEARCH CAMP COORDINATOR/ ASSISTANT MANAGER

• 5+ years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor\'s degree with combined equivalent experience
• Remote field experience
• Wilderness First Responder Certification
• Ability to work in remote and isolated environments
• Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
• Valid US driver\'s license and passport
• Intermediate computer skills

Polar field camp experience (Arctic or Antarctic) and cargo experience in polar environments would be preferred. Familiarity with remote power systems, generators, and flight support would also be beneficial. A Hazardous Material Shipping Certification and Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 certifications would be a plus. Are you an excellent communicator? Do you have exceptional problem-solving skills? Are you an intrepid explorer with a hunger for adventure? If yes, you might just be perfect for this seasonal position!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A FIELD RESEARCH CAMP COORDINATOR/ ASSISTANT MANAGER This position typically works 9-hour days, 6 days per week. This is a seasonal position that lasts from approximately late March to late August. The schedule may vary and is based on location, weather conditions, and work requirements. The ability to work varied schedules, 12+ hours per day, split shifts, part-time, early mornings, evenings, and weekends is required.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this seasonal remote research management job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 80127