Job Opportunity
The Field & Monitoring Technician is responsible for implementing Bighorn River Alliance’s field and monitoring programs. This position collects field data related to water quality and macroinvertebrates, monitors habitat restoration projects, maintains BHRA’s monitoring equipment and field assets, and supports safe and efficient field operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly water quality monitoring and sampling on Bighorn River and Bighorn Lake
- Conduct seasonal macroinvertebrate sampling
- Collect discharge measurements at side channel restoration sites
- Operate drones for aerial monitoring, habitat mapping, and restoration documentation
- Maintain accurate field notes, databases, and monitoring records
- Calibrate and maintain scientific monitoring equipment
- Oversee BHRA’s drift boats, jet boat, motors, trailers, work truck, and field equipment
- Maintain the BHRA field office and equipment inventory
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with field data collection in aquatic environments
- Ability to work independently and follow detailed protocols
- Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
- Physical ability to wade in the river, work independently, and lift 50 lbs
- Drift boat and jet boat operation experience
- Database management (i.e. SQL compatible databases)
- Ability to possess or obtain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within six months of employment
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Executive Coordinator leads and directs the organization, membership, staff teams, and programmatic visions of the Centennial Valley Association (CVA). The Executive Coordinator is the liaison to Centennial Valley stakeholders, and is responsible for growing and coordinating CVA’s primary programs that serve the community, landscape, and partner organizations. Reporting directly to the CVA Board of Directors, the Executive Coordinator:
- Serves as the spokesperson of CVA, fostering and maintaining cooperative relationships, while actively participating in collaborative processes with ranchers, local community members, and agency and NGO partners, to strategically enhance CVA’s mission and goals.
- Establishes fundraising and developmental goals for CVA, including private, state, and federal grant application submissions and management, for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects, as well as manages organizational cash flow and forecasting.
- Provides human resources management to the organization, including payroll submissions, employment documentation & tracking, management of organizational policies and procedures, and direct supervisor to the Field Coordinator and Wildlife Program Coordinator.
- Provides programmatic oversight to ensure CVA’s core programs are in line with CVA’s mission, vision, and goals.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a Section Supervisor to lead the Nonpoint Source and Wetlands Section within the Water Quality Planning Bureau. The section administers programs that protect and restore water quality from the harmful effects of nonpoint source pollution and provides statewide leadership for wetland conservation activities.
The Section Supervisor provides strategic, operational, and personnel leadership for the section; ensures effective implementation of agency, division, and bureau priorities; and works closely with the Bureau Chief to establish direction, identify emerging issues and controversy, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Job Opportunity
The Monitoring and Streamflow Manager will work collaboratively as part of CFC’s Restoration and Flow Teams to support instream flow monitoring and restoration projects in the Clark Fork River watershed. This position will coordinate all aspects of CFC’s streamflow monitoring program and ensure that CFC’s owned and leased water rights are measured, monitored and enforced as needed to protect streamflows throughout the watershed. The Monitoring and Streamflow Manager will oversee one or more temporary monitoring technicians hired during the annual field season (May-September).
The Monitoring and Streamflow Manager will work closely with CFC’s Flow Team to assist with existing and new instream flow projects, securing change-of-use authorizations from Montana DNRC for instream flow purposes. Other flow project activities may include, but will not be limited to pursuing water rights purchases, temporary leases, and water conservation or efficiency projects.
Job Opportunity
The Regional Water Resource Planner (Water Planner) connects the Bureau, Division and other state and federal agencies with individuals, organizations and communities to meet the objectives of DNRC water management through collaborative, strategic, and place-based water use planning and project facilitation and implementation. Water Planners partner with others to create comprehensive water supply, drought, water management and other specialized water plans and projects like the State Water Plan (§ 85-1-203, Montana Code Annotated (MCA)) and the State Drought Management Plan. Water Planners also plan and support the stakeholder engagement activities that inform the direction and prioritization of the Division’s work. The Water Planning Section also staffs the Governor’s Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee (§ 2-15-3308, MCA). Comprised of natural resource agency directors and designees, this committee informs the Governor’s office and the public of water supply conditions and forecasts and recommends statewide drought emergency declarations as warranted.
Job Opportunity
BHWC is seeking a creative, organized, and self-motivated Communications Coordinator to help tell the
story of conservation in southwest Montana. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about natural
resources, rural communities, and science communication, and who enjoys working across many forms of
media and outreach.
This position is centered around communicating conservation science and community impact through
digital storytelling, photography, writing, social media, events, public engagement, partnerships and
marketing.
The successful candidate will help document restoration work in the field, support community and donor
relationships, maintain BHWC’s digital presence, assist with outreach events, and contribute to the overall
success of the organization. The role offers significant opportunities for learning, growth, creativity, and
professional development.
Position open until filled!
Job Opportunity
The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in strengthening Bitterroot Water Partnership’s (BWP) connection with their community, volunteers, partners, and donors. This part-time position conducts outreach and youth education efforts, coordinates volunteer activities and engagement, coordinates ongoing and major events such as River Cleanup, International Fly-Fishing Film Festival (IF4), River Rooted, Farmers Markets and other outreach events, etc., to elevate the visibility and impact of BWP’s mission. This person will provide support for communications and development to help ensure various audiences have meaningful opportunities to engage with their conservation programs.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Centennial Valley Association (CVA) is seeking a dedicated and driven individual to join their team as the Field Coordinator in 2026. This position leads CVA’s Invasive Species Management, Water and Drought Awareness, and Outreach/Education programs. The Field Coordinator is responsible for growing and coordinating these field-based programs that serve the Centennial Valley community, landscape, and partner organizations.
Work Schedule: 0.75 FTE. Position may require odd hours, including nights, weekends, and work weeks >40 hours.
Position is full-time during field season (May- October), and half-time in the off-season (November-April) as a
permanent, year-round position.
Compensation & Employee Perks: $45,000/year ($3,750/month). Free seasonal housing (May – October) is provided in a field camp setting. Other perks include remote work option in off-season, eleven (11) observed holidays, Flexible Time Off, professional growth opportunities, a provided field work vehicle, and supplied field and office equipment.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
Clark Fork Coalition (CFC) River Ambassadors are part of a small seasonal team focused on improving public recreation experiences and protecting conservation investments in Missoula Valley rivers. River Ambassadors’ work is largely field-based and outdoors (70%) with additional office duties (30%) focused on social media, communications, and data management. Ambassadors work at popular river access sites around Missoula, providing assistance and information to the public about river recreation shuttles, parking, take-outs, floats, best
practices, and conservation. This position will serve a geographical area primarily focused on river access sites within 10 miles of Missoula’s urban downtown, including Milltown State Park, the Downtown River trail system, Kelly Island, and Maclay Flats. River Ambassadors will work on the land (primarily by bike and foot) and on the water (stand-up paddleboard, kayak, etc.).
The River Ambassador program is a collaboration between the Clark Fork Coalition (CFC), Missoula County, the City of Missoula, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the Missoula Conservation District, and ASUM Transportation. River Ambassadors will report to the River Ambassador Program Coordinator. River Ambassadors play a significant role in delivering on-the-ground public education, working collaboratively to build an informed and engaged recreation community who will practice, advocate for, and support sustainable river recreation in the Missoula Valley.
Job Opportunity
The Water Monitoring and Maintenance Field Technicians will work closely with Clark Fork Coalition’s (CFC) Flow Team to support instream flow restoration projects in the Clark Fork River watershed. The Monitoring and Maintenance Field Technicians will work under CFC’s Legal Director and perform varied tasks such as streamflow measurement and fish screen maintenance in support of CFC’s Flow Team. As part of a small, high-impact team, the Monitoring and Maintenance Field Technicians play a significant role delivering on-the-ground conservation results, and building an informed, engaged base of constituents who will advocate for and support the cause for a healthy watershed. This is primarily a field position requiring physical exertion, efficient time-management, and often eight or more hours in the field alone on a given day.