2026 Fall Wood for Life Field Technician 

        

 

Title: AZCC 2026 Fall Wood for Life Field Technician 

Reports to: Program Coordinators 

 

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona 

 

2500 N Rose Street, Ste 101 

Flagstaff, AZ 86004 

 

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Camping Program   

Dates: 08/24/26 - 12/11/26 

Wages: $925-1125/week, depending on prior experience and certifications.    ($750/week during the initial training weeks) 

 

 
Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States.

AZCC crews serve in a variety of National Parks, National Forests, and other public areas.

Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, historic preservation, chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, and local environmental service projects.

AZCC provides opportunities for members to learn about the local environment and conservation issues throughout the duration of the program.

Selected members are placed on a crew that will then collaborate to perform project work. 

Project work may vary due to seasonality and environmental safety concerns.

Projects that crews typically work on may include, but are not limited to: 


* Trail construction and maintenance 



* Invasive species management, including pesticide application 



* Habitat restoration 



* Fence installation/repair 



* Land Management Inventory and Mapping 



* Fire fuels reduction 



* National Disaster Relief for up to 30 days at a time 



* Community service 

 

Position Summary:   

The Wood for Life (WFL) program is an initiative to provide firewood to rural Indigenous communities in the Southwest.

The program implements projects in coordination with the US Forest Service, various non-profits, and local tribal communities like Hopi and Navajo reservations.

WFL is a logistically complex operation with multiple stakeholders.

The project involves chainsaw operation, chipping, and large material hauling.   

The Wood for Life Field Technician serves as a working leader responsible for overseeing field operations, crew development, project implementation, and safety compliance.

This position is primarily field-based, with approximately 85–90% of work time spent on project sites and 10–15% dedicated to administrative and office responsibilities. 

The standard schedule generally consists of a two-week hitch cycle with 8 days in the field as a crew and 6 days off, with some exceptions for irregular program needs. While out on hitch, crews camp, prepare all meals, complete project work, and do chores together as a team.

Because of the nature of this work schedule, time off will not be permitted during hitches, and program participants are expected to plan accordingly.  

The Field Technician position requires patience, a consistently po...