Field Camp Manager - Petrenko (Seasonal, Greenland)
Quick Summary
cargo/load priorities, crew communications, resupply, and hazmat documentation. Supervise camp maintenance (structures, sanitation, fuel/water systems, waste). Menu plan, ship/store food,
Lead the daily operation of a remote scientific field camp (about 10–12 people) on the Greenland ice sheet. Approximate field season: Approximately 9 weeks between April–July 2027, with pre/post work and training in the U.S. and Greenland.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Plan daily priorities with the Principal Investigator and partners; oversee camp setup and closeout.
- →Serve as safety lead; complete check-ins and report incidents/near misses.
- →Coordinate aircraft support: cargo/load priorities, crew communications, resupply, and hazmat documentation.
- →Supervise camp maintenance (structures, sanitation, fuel/water systems, waste).
- →Menu plan, ship/store food, prepare two hot meals per day, set out lunch supplies, and ensure food safety.
- →Act as designated firearm handler (employer-provided training); maintain safe storage and response protocols.
- →Uphold permits and fieldwork conduct requirements.
- 5+ years relevant experience OR a bachelor's plus equivalent remote field experience.
- 2+ years of people-management/supervisory experience.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; valid driver's license and passport. Wilderness First Responder preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in austere environments.
- Small, communal living; maintain professional relationships on and off duty. Roommates likely.
- Limited amenities and communications at times (showers/laundry/phone/internet).
- Work in extreme cold and heat; frequent snow shoveling; lift 50+ lbs with assistance; wear PPE.
- Pass NSF medical/dental screening for deployment.
- Typical schedule ~9 hrs/day, 6 days/week; may extend to 12+ hrs as needed.
- Travel may include commercial, military, and charter aircraft; PFS covers field travel expenses.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Polar field camp experience; remote galley/cooking; generators/mechanical or construction background.
- Flight support/cargo experience; hazmat shipping certifications (49 CFR, IATA DGR/AFMAN).
Briefly describe why you are the best candidate, highlighting remote field leadership, small-team living, and any Arctic/Antarctic experience.
PFS is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations available.
Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.
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- October 28, 2026
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