Job Opportunity
The Glacier Institute is seeking candidates to join their leadership team as Lead Educators. The ideal candidates will have experience delivering educational programming, experience supervising staff, be willing to mentor less-experienced educators, and are interested in staying for multiple years to grow with the Institute. Lead Educators are the catalyst for communication, positivity, and growth within their staff.
Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Lead Educator is responsible for overseeing the delivery of educational programming. Lead Educators are responsible for supervising our team of Outdoor Education Specialists, as well as instructing field-based education courses to a wide variety of audiences. The Education Team will lead in-depth hikes within Glacier National Park, as well as the surrounding Flathead National Forest. The Glacier Institute specializes in place-based, hands-on learning of the natural sciences and cultural history, and strives to empower students of all ages to become stewards of the natural world. They are looking for Lead Educators to specialize in one of two areas: Multi-Day Adult Education or Family Day Programs. This is a full-time, year-round position.
Applications reviewed on rolling-basis.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Rangeland Resources Committee and the Rangeland Resource Program at DRNC will provide a unique opportunity for three students the summer of 2023. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend 2 weeks at each of the 6 host/mentor’s ranch operations.
This internship is designed to offer beginning agriculturalists, natural resource and range specialists, biologists, soils majors or any student looking into natural resources, the real-world and hands-on experience implementing the educational tools already gained to a ranching operation. This paid internship will last for three months during the summer where interns will work and learn from mentoring ranchers from across the state of Montana. A monthly wage will be paid with room and board provided by the mentoring/host ranch.
Students majoring in any natural resource related field are recommended to apply for this opportunity.
Please note that the Internship Program is not designed solely as a working ranch hand position, but students will be responsible to help in any way possible throughout the summer doing various chores that are necessary for daily ranch operations. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about rangeland monitoring, plant and weed identification, rotational grazing, ranch economics, erosion control, habitat conservation and much more.
There will be two parts to the application process for the Internship Program: approval of the application and a 2 part interview.
Job Opportunity
The Bitter Root Water Forum is eager for an Office Coordinator to join our team. The right candidate will play a critical role in keeping our office a positive, welcoming and productive environment. You’ll also be responsible for strengthening organizational operations and supporting program staff to enhance the Water Forum’s conservation impact throughout the Bitterroot Valley.
Essential Responsibilities
● Greet and assist visitors when they arrive at the office.
● Design and implement administrative and organizational projects, systems, procedures, and policies.
● Answer phones, respond to requests, and handle mail.
● File and organize records, invoices and other important documentation
● Support other team members with various administrative tasks (copying, printing, formatting, scheduling, etc).
● Monitor office expenditures and handle all office contracts (rent, services, etc).
● Perform basic bookkeeping activities such as bill pay, invoicing, and
reimbursements.
● Monitor office supplies inventory and place orders.
● Assist in volunteer, donor, board, and community member relationships management.
● Maintain hardware, software, office space, and office equipment, and schedule repairs as needed.
● Maintain an organized, efficient, and inviting office environment.
● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and other applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
● Compile statistics and financials for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
● Assist with annual fundraiser and special events as needed.
● Other duties as assigned.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
The Hydro-Sciences Data Section within the Water Management Bureau (WMB) is seeking a mid-level to senior level Surface Water Hydrologist. This position supports the WRD and WMB in the administration of the Water Use Act, and implementation of the 2015 Montana State Water Plan. This position serves as a department expert on technical analyses of complex hydrologic conditions in support of water rights administration, policy development, and water management studies.
Job Opportunity
The Hydrologic Technician works closely with the Hydro-Sciences Data Section staff to support the development and implementation of the DNRC Stream Gage Program and to support ongoing hydrologic investigations within the WMB. The Hydrologic Technician also provides surface water and groundwater technical support to the Hydro-Sciences Study Section. The incumbent is required to exercise considerable discretion, autonomy, creativity, and professional judgment.
Job Opportunity
This position is a Floodplain Mapping Outreach Coordinator within the Water Operations Bureau Floodplain Mapping Program. This position requires experience and expertise in translating complex flood risk data, hydrologic and hydraulic information, regulations, and standards that affect communities and the public, both directly and indirectly. This position is responsible for coordination and facilitation with communities, FEMA, DNRC contractors, the press, the public and related stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of flood hazard mapping studies.
Travel: Frequent (up to 30%) travel to community meetings and project locations is necessary. May also be required to travel and attend trainings, community, and professional conferences in and out of state.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Officer for the Sustainable Ranching Initiative, based out of Montana. The Program Officer provides technical expertise to develop, prioritize, and coordinate private-land conversation projects for Sustainable Ranching Initiative (SRI). The Program Officer will grow existing capacity building efforts with local rancher led collaboratives. The Program Officer will also support fundraising proposals and developing conservation initiatives.
The person in this role must be based out of central or eastern Montana.
WWF is looking to fill this position as quickly as possible, pays a competitive salary, and has an excellent benefits package
Job Opportunity
The Montana Land Reliance (MLR) seeks a full-time Southwest Montana Land Steward to monitor MLR’s growing conservation easement portfolio in southwestern Montana. MLR Land Stewards foster a cooperative relationship with easement landowners based on trust, respect, and fairness. They serve as the first point of contact on behalf of MLR for easement landowners and conduct annual visits to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of its easements. The position will also produce Resource Documentation Reports that accurately record the condition of properties for new conservation easement projects via narrative, mapping, and photographic data collection.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Land Reliance (MLR) seeks a full-time Eastern Montana Land Steward to monitor MLR’s growing conservation easement portfolio in central and eastern Montana. MLR Land Stewards foster a cooperative relationship with easement landowners based on trust, respect, and fairness. They serve as the first point of contact on behalf of MLR for easement landowners and conduct annual visits to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of its easements. The position will also produce Resource Documentation Reports that accurately record the condition of properties for new conservation easement projects via narrative, mapping, and photographic data collection.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Conservation Coordinator (MCC) is a senior level position that provides strategic leadership for GYC’s efforts to protect lands, waters, and wildlife within the Montana portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The MCC develops and implements programs that achieve GYC’s longterm conservation goals. Specifically, the MCC leads GYC’s work to conserve key public lands, improve habitat connectivity, reduce human-wildlife conflicts, and shape local, state, and federal policy decisions. The MCC builds and maintains effective relationships with organizational partners, including agency staff, elected officials at all levels, landowners, Indigenous communities, and GYC supporters. The MCC collaborates and coordinates across the organization’s departments (conservation, communications, development) to ensure programmatic priorities in Montana align with GYC’s overarching strategic priorities. The position provides direction to and supervises Montana-based staff and contractors responsible for campaigns and projects.
An essential duty of the MCC is helping develop conservation goals for GYC’s work in Montana and planning and implementing effective strategies that advance the organization’s mission. This includes overseeing activities related to planning processes, legislation and policy making at the state and federal levels, participation in local collaboratives and partnerships, and implementing on-the-ground projects. The MCC represents GYC with government agencies and elected officials, the media, and with funders and supporters. Additionally, teamwork and working closely with the organization’s other offices and departments will ensure success. The MCC works under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Conservation and is a thought-leader and critical member of GYC’s senior conservation team.
Applications will begin to be reviewed on January 9, 2023. Submissions are strongly encouraged before then. The position is open until filled.
