Job Opportunity
The Program Coordinator is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Executive Director. The Program Coordinator is responsible for Sun River Watershed Group programs including data collection and other field tasks, event coordination, outreach, and volunteer recruitment. The Program Coordinator assists with fundraising, grant writing, board of directors support, stakeholder outreach, implementing SRWG’s Watershed Restoration Plan, and other tasks that further SRWG’s mission and values.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Conservation Project Manager (CPM) will identify, develop, and implement projects that improve water quality, enhance aquatic and riparian habitats, and protect key tributaries on both private and public lands in the Bitterroot watershed. Key responsibilities include identifying water storage opportunities, supporting irrigated agriculture, and designing projects that strengthen the socio-ecological resilience of the watershed.
Current projects range in size and scope from multi-mile road decommissioning in partnership with the USFS to small acreage riparian fencing with private landowners. Projects active in 2024 include road decommissioning in Rye Creek, sediment reduction in Willow Creek, temperature reduction on Cameron Creek, and volunteer-based restoration and coordination throughout the watershed.
The salary range for project managers is $50,000-$60,000, and for seasoned project managers it is $60,000-$70,000. Actual compensation and job title will be based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Opportunity for advancement from CPM to Restoration Director.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is looking for someone to provide leadership and management of their programs and help them build for the future. The successful applicant has a background in natural resources, proven experience in program and/or grant management, and is friendly, organized, hardworking, and motivated. This position has room for both growth and creativity, and MACD will provide training opportunities for candidates, both on-the-job and through external training options.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts is looking for someone to join their team to work on current administrative and technical assistance activities to help build for the future. The successful applicant will be friendly, detail-oriented, creative, willing to learn, and interested in contributing to collaborative conservation projects. This position has room for both growth and creativity, and MACD will provide training opportunities for candidates, both on-the-job and through external training options.
In order to better serve state conservation partners and to create a full-time employment opportunity, the Operations Manager position is being offered in collaboration with the Montana Watershed Coordination Council. The shared position is an important part of building strong conservation partnerships across the state. This is a permanent position. Please note your preferred work schedule in your application materials.
Job Opportunity
Are you interested in developing water quality improvement plans for Montana’s streams, lakes, and rivers? Are you interested in a mix of field work, data analysis, and technical document writing? Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality are looking for a Water Quality Scientist to join their team in the TMDL Section of the Water Quality Planning Bureau. This position is focused on the development of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and supporting TMDL implementation and other water quality and watershed improvement activities, including wetland protection activities. Writing and implementing TMDLs supports DEQ’s mission to assure that water quality is maintained & improved so that state waters can support all their beneficial uses. Primary responsibilities of this position include: Developing TMDLs to address pollutant loading sources; Organizing, analyzing, summarizing, and visually presenting water quality data and pollutant source information; Working with other internal DEQ program personnel and external stakeholders to compile water quality information and provide guidance and feedback on water quality and wetland improvement activities; Writing TMDL documents that meet all DEQ and EPA requirements; Presenting TMDLs, associated data, and scientific information to the public and stakeholders; and Documenting water quality improvement and wetland protection actions and evaluating relative success of these actions. Some field work to collect surface water quality data and assess pollutant sources, as well as travel around the state of Montana, is required.
Job Opportunity
This position will be called a Conservation Technician and will have the following focus:
The Conservation Technician will work within the Conservation Program to assist producers in understanding Farm Bill programs, completing paperwork necessary for programs, developing management plans, and implementing conservation practices, as well as monitoring post project impacts. The Conservation Technician will work closely with NRCS field offices in the ACES geography to deliver Montana Focused Conservation.
Job Opportunity
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Specialist for the Sustainable Ranching Initiative, based out of Montana. The Senior Specialist provides technical expertise to develop, prioritize, and coordinate private-land conservation projects for WWF’s Sustainable Ranching Initiative (SRI). The Senior Specialist will manage relationships with local ranchers, rancher-led collaboratives and agricultural communities, being the primary point of contact for SRI in the region. The Senior Specialist will also assist with fundraising proposals, individual project management, event coordination, and communications.
Job Opportunity
This Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) position is part of a statewide effort to serve the interests of Montana’s 58 Conservation Districts. MACD is a nonprofit organization with programs to promote local, common-sense conservation. They are looking for someone to join their team to work on their current communications and technical assistance activities and help us build for the future. The successful applicant will be friendly, confident, detailed oriented, motivated, creative, willing to learn, and skilled with wordpress and other software. This position has room for both growth and creativity, and MACD will provide training opportunities for candidates, both on-the-job and through external training options.
Job Opportunity
The Conservation Program Coordinator (CPC) will fulfill a diverse set of roles for the Madison Conservation District. Most broadly, the CPC works with the MCD Director of Conservation (DOC) and Board of Supervisors to accomplish perennial, long-term conservation objectives. On a daily basis, the CPC works closely with the DOC and regularly provides support in all areas of District business. The CPC is 1 of 2 full-time, year-round MCD employees. This position reports directly to the DOC on a daily basis and monthly to the MCD Board of Supervisors, but the ideal candidate can work effectively and efficiently with little day-to-day supervision.
The CPC plays a critical role in the MCD team supporting conservation initiatives, manages most education and outreach programming for the MCD, and serves as an administrative assistant to the DOC to help implement the organization’s strategic plan. Additionally, this position will be responsible for spearheading the MCD’s Madison Stream Team volunteer water quality monitoring program, funding, and data.
Work Environment: This position requires some field work and affords some remote office work, but daily operations are based out of the MCD office. The CPC will work an average of 40 hours per week, but is expected to work flexible hours when needed. Monthly Madison Conservation District board meeting attendance will be required. Occasional overnight travel and attendance for other meetings, trainings, and conferences is required.
Applicant review will begin September 1, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Please send any questions or inquiries to info@madisoncd.org
Job Opportunity
This new full-time position offers an opportunity for a dynamic individual to build and carry out a vision, balancing recreation and tourism opportunities with the ecological integrity and vibrant, rural way of life of the Blackfoot watershed. The Recreation Coordinator will develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners (federal, state, and local agencies), local community members, and businesses to identify and deliver durable, science-based outcomes that increase collaborative capacity to manage growing recreation pressures. The Recreation Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Blackfoot Challenge Board and staff, numerous agencies and businesses, residents, and watershed visitors. This position is also responsible for researching, writing, and reporting on numerous government and foundation grants to support the Recreation Program. The ideal candidate will have highly developed communication skills with an emphasis on listening and learning from community members and partners to co-generate sustainable management practices.