Field Coordinator - Cargo Focused

Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal Field Coordinator – Cargo Operations

Location : Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Employer : Polar Field Services, Inc.

Deployment : ~2 months between April and August

Pay : $1,227 – $1,480 per week

About the Role

Polar Field Services is hiring a Seasonal Field Coordinator – Cargo Operations to support logistics in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. This position plays a vital role in receiving, reconciling, and delivering cargo that supports scientific research in the Arctic. From handling ice core shipments to tracking gear and clothing, you'll make sure the right supplies get to the right place at the right time.

What You'll Do

Receive, reconcile, and deliver incoming cargo and supplies.

Weigh, label, and prepare pallets for transport.

Track and allocate program gear, including cold-weather clothing.

Support cargo handling for research materials, including ice core shipments.

Build positive relationships with the local community to coordinate services and procure supplies.

Provide general support to operations, including passenger transport and field deployments when needed.

Cross-train with teammates to assist with rotating responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

3+ years of experience in administration, customer service, or data management.

Intermediate computer skills.

Valid U.S. driver's license and passport.

Preferred

Hazardous material shipment certifications :

Transportation of Hazardous Materials (49 CFR)

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

Military Airlift of Hazardous Materials (AFMAN, current version)

Experience with remote site and / or polar logistics operations.

Sewing and field gear repair skills.

Why Join Polar Field Services?

Since 1999, Polar Field Services has supported research in some of the world's most challenging environments. We specialize in planning, logistics, and field services that make science possible in the Arctic and beyond. Our teams are resourceful, adaptable, and committed to leaving remote sites as pristine as we found them.

As a Field Coordinator, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge research while enjoying the adventure of working in Greenland.

Apply Today

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and excited by the idea of supporting Arctic science, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join our cargo operations team in Greenland!

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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