Job Opportunity
The Madison Conservation District is looking for a full-time District Administrator to support local conservation efforts through office management, bookkeeping, and community outreach. If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about working with landowners and partners to support healthy landscapes, we’d love to hear from you.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Park Conservation District (PCD) seeks a District Administrator (DA).
The DA works to promote the soil and water conservation mission of the PCD and oversees daily operations of the District. The DA provides administration, management, communication, and technical support to the Board of Supervisors. The PCD is a subdivision of state government and receives revenues from real property taxes in Park County. The DA is responsible for the administration of the Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, known as the 310 Law. A critical part of the DA’s job duties includes reviewing 310 permit applications, scheduling site inspections, and processing 310 permits. The DA is responsible for fostering existing and building new
partnerships, district wide planning and implementation of conservation projects, water reservation management, and providing support for the Upper Yellowstone and Shields Valley Watershed Groups. Qualified candidates will preferably possess knowledge of and passion for natural resource management, including agriculture, soil, and water conservation.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Big Hole Watershed Committee is now accepting applications for up to four seasonal Watershed Field Technicians to join their team in summer 2026.
These paid, full-time positions offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting wet meadow assessment and restoration planning across the Big Hole Watershed. Technicians will work in small field crews conducting ecological and hydrologic data collection in remote, high-elevation landscapes. The work includes weekday field camping, hiking in rugged terrain, and contributing directly to long-term watershed restoration and climate resilience efforts.
Position highlights
- Term: Mid-May through August 2026
- Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week
- Housing: Weekday camping with weekend housing provided
- Transportation: Rental vehicle provided or mileage reimbursed
Job Opportunity
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Water Resources Division is recruiting a Hydrologic Technician 3 to support Montana’s stream gage and groundwater monitoring networks and assist hydrologic investigations across the state.
If you enjoy hands‑on field work, solving technical problems, and using data to inform water management, this role lets you work on projects that matter to communities, ecosystems, and water users across Montana.
Job Opportunity
This position is a temporary position for a seasonal field technician which is needed to complete priority project monitoring for the 2026 field season and will be responsible for collecting data for beneficial use impairment determinations and reporting to EPA.
Two years of science focused higher education · One field season of relevant environmental monitoring experience · Current valid Driver’s License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy · Ability to hike, carrying up to 40 lbs of sampling equipment while working in wilderness settings.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job Opportunity
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in natural resources, or at least 5 years of experience working in a natural resources field, with emphasis on data collection and management.
- Experience: Experienced in GIS applications and database management as well as recent
wetland, wildlife, or botany survey experience. - Ability: Ability and interest in contributing to a variety of key tasks such as: data entry, data
management, and statistical analysis. Other tasks would include GIS mapping/analysis and
field survey work. - Specific Skills: Preference for the following demonstrable skills: data entry/data
management using MS Access and statistical data analysis using MS Access, “R”, or Excel
software. GIS mapping and analysis using ArcPro GIS software, collection and management
of GIS data in the field. - Travel: Position will require travel to a variety of remote locations in the Intermountain West
and Great Plains. Applicants must be physically and psychologically able to complete field
work under adverse conditions such as: heat, rain, snow, insects, and/or steep terrain (all
while maintaining a positive/professional attitude). Field stints up to 14 days are possible
with multiple field surveys each year, typically between April and October.
Job Opportunity
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in natural resources, or at least 5 years of
experience working in environmental inspection, reclamation, permitting, and/or
environmental field work. - Experience: Experience with environmental oversight and inspections on industrial projects.
Experience should include stormwater permitting and inspection, erosion control
installation and inspection, and environmental permit requirements for industrial projects. - Ability: Can contribute to a variety of key tasks such as research pre-construction permitting
requirements, preparing and implementing stormwater control plans, complete site-specific
pre-construction environmental surveys, complete other environmental inspections as
required. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to solve problems and
interface between different project components such as construction teams, land access
personnel, and environmental compliance officials. - Specific Skills/Training: Certified Stormwater Administrator or other erosion control
experience or certification (i.e. CESCP), Environmental Inspector (EI) experience, and general
plant and wildlife identification skills. - Travel: Position requires travel to a variety of remote locations in the Intermountain West
and Great Plains. Applicants must be physically and psychologically able to complete
inspection or field work under adverse conditions such as: heat, rain, snow, insects, and/or
steep terrain (all while maintaining a positive/professional attitude). Work will require
substantial time stationed on projects and/or frequent trips to projects
Job Opportunity
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a natural resources field, or at least 5 years of
experience working in a natural resources field, with emphasis on data collection and
management. - Experience: Experienced in completing field surveys and technical reporting for a variety of
natural resources such as: wetlands, rare plants, breeding birds, raptors, and/or noxious
weeds. - Ability: Ability and interest in contributing to a variety of key tasks such as: survey design,
field work, data entry, data analysis, GIS mapping/analysis, and reporting. - Specific Skills: Preference for the following demonstrable skills: plant identification, wetland
delineation, bird identification, GIS mapping using ArcGIS Pro, database management (e.g.,
MS Access, Excel), data analysis in “R” or Excel, and report writing. - Travel: Position will require extensive travel to a variety of remote locations in the
Intermountain West and Great Plains. Applicants must be physically and psychologically able
to complete field work under adverse conditions such as: heat, rain, snow, insects, and/or
steep terrain (all while maintaining a positive/professional attitude). Field stints up to 14
days are possible with multiple field surveys each year, typically between April and October.
Camping may be required.
Job Opportunity
FWP is seeking to hire a Hydrology Technician to assist with the Arctic Grayling Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances program (CCAA Program), in the Upper Big Hole River, MT. The incumbent will assist with annual conservation monitoring within the Arctic Grayling CCAA program.
Job Opportunity
The Clark Fork Coalition is seeking an experienced professional to temporarily join our team as an Accounting Manager, covering a 5-month maternity leave. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Accounting Manager is responsible for accounting systems, financial operations, internal control policies and procedures, and some employee benefit management. As part of a small, high impact team, this role plays a significant role helping the CFC fulfill its mission to protect and restore the Clark Fork watershed.