Beaver Conflict Resolution Fellow

NWF and partners are seeking to hire two Beaver Conflict Resolution Fellows to join the Western Water Team. As part of a small, high-impact team, these positions will work in partnership with local watershed groups, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Defenders of Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management and other non-profits/agencies. The term of both positions will last from approximately May 2024-October 2024 and will be expected to work at least 30 hours per week.n If additional funding is secured, there is a strong possibility to extend this term, expand the scope of work, and/or rehire in 2025. This 6-month position offers $20.00-$23.00 per hour plus core benefits.

The Beaver Conflict Resolution Fellow positions will work to develop tolerance for beaver in FWP Regions 3 and 4, respectively (one Fellow in each region), and promote stream restoration by beaver and low-tech methods where appropriate. This work will include community outreach and education, hosting training events for local partners, and constructing targeted demonstration projects. This work requires specialized knowledge and skills in wildlife conflict resolution, and in techniques for non-lethal beaver management, as well as in building good relationships, credibility, and trust with landowners, agricultural producers and key agency partners like MT FWP, USFS, and local government.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.