Job Opportunity
The Centennial Valley Association is seeking one dedicated individual to join our Team as a Field Technician in 2023. This is a seasonal position that may require odd hours, including nights, weekends, and work weeks >40 hours. The Field Technician is responsible for participating in and supporting various field projects that serve the Centennial Valley community, landscape, and partner organizations.
Compensation: $17.00/hour, free housing, vehicle use, and field equipment.
Position is open until filled.
Job Opportunity
Period of Employment: June 5, 2023 – September 2, 2023
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 will work at popular river access sites to provide assistance and information to the public about shuttles, parking, take-outs, floats, and best practices when spending time on the river. This position will serve a geographical area primarily focused on river access within 10 miles of our 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 possibly 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, and the Lolo National Forest. Ambassadors will report to the CFC’s Community Programs Manager. As part of a 4-person, high-impact team, the Ambassador will play a significant role in delivering on-the-ground public outreach and building an informed and engaged recreation community who will advocate for, and support, sustainable river recreation in the Missoula Valley.
Job Opportunity
MWCC seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative leader to promote the organization and help achieve its mission and sustain partnerships. The Executive Director represents the organization to local communities, funders, partners, local governments, and agencies across the State of Montana. The candidate should have education in a natural resource or related field and have working knowledge of natural resource issues in Montana or the Western United States.
The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and administering MWCC programs. This includes:
- setting strategic direction,
- overseeing the development, administration, and implementation of programs and services,
- managing budgets and financial oversight,
- fundraising, and
- leading a small team of dynamic staff and interns.
The Executive Director must be an inclusive, thoughtful, strategic leader committed to MWCC’s mission with the interpersonal skills and experience to move MWCC forward. This position reports to the Board of Directors.
Position is open until filled.
Job Opportunity
This position is a full-time, technical, professional-level position working in the Tribes’ Natural Resources Department within the Division of Engineering and Water Resources.
- Performs or oversees various hydrologic analyses included forest hydrology, NEPA analysis, environmental permit review, hydrologic data analysis, and hydrologic support for Tribal and partner agencies.
- Set program objectives and direction for the Tribes’ Water Monitoring & Measurement Program.
- Engages locally interested parties on matters associated with implementation of the CSKT-MT Water Compact.
- The incumbent will also have the opportunity to engage in a number of different technical projects related to water measurement, irrigation water management, and various water resource topics.
Please contact Casey Ryan, Compact Resources Officer for more information: casey.ryan@cskt.org or 406.675.2700 ext. 6207
All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Opportunity
The Park Conservation District (PCD) seeks a District Administrator (DA) to join our team. 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.
Position open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting April 1st, 2023.
Job Opportunity
The Clearwater Resource Council in Seeley Lake, MT is currently looking to hire a new Executive Director. This is the primary staff position, responsible for the operational activities of CRC. |
Job Opportunity
As an energetic and enthusiastic member of the Gallatin River Task Force leadership team, the Director of Development will create, execute, and evaluate fundraising strategies and tactics that ensure diverse, growing, and sustainable revenue sources to support the Task Force mission and priorities. Primary responsibilities include: 1) building and sustaining trustbased relationships with internal and external stakeholders, 2) demonstrating personal leadership and success in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, 3) communicating effectively to engage, inform and inspire diverse constituencies and audiences, and 4) anticipating change and developing new and innovative approaches to help the Task Force thrive in the midst of organizational and community growth.
Please direct all questions and applications to Audrey Foster at audrey@togetHRconsulting.com.
Job Opportunity
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking for two Water Quality Scientist to join their team in the TMDL Section of the Water Quality Planning Bureau. These positions are 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, and summarizing 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 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
The Clark Fork Coalition (CFC) seeks a field technician to complete monitoring, operations, and maintenance for CFC’s stream restoration projects, including instream flow. The field technician assists in the monitoring, data collection, equipment maintenance, and data entry and analysis required for CFC’s purchased and leased water rights projects, primarily on private land. The field technician will also assist project managers in the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of a variety of restoration projects in the Bitterroot sub-watershed including fish screens, stream restoration, road decommissioning, and culvert upgrades. This position will also coordinate with the community programs coordinator to work with volunteers on project maintenance and revegetation.
Job Opportunity
River Design Group, Inc. (RDG) is seeking an Ecologist to join them in their Whitefish, Montana office. RDG is an interdisciplinary water resources consulting firm that focuses on the analysis, design and implementation of river, floodplain, and wetland restoration projects throughout the Northwest U.S. The ideal candidate will possess strong field, office, and geospatial analysis skills with a demonstrated background in the application of ecological and geospatial principles to river, floodplain, wetland, and riparian vegetation restoration projects.
Please visit their website at www.riverdesigngroup.com for more information about the firm’s professional services and workplace culture.
Position open until filled with an anticipated start date of May 15, 2023 (negotiable).
