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The Southwest Montana Community Conservation Specialist is a core member of The Wilderness Society’s Greater Yellowstone-High Divide landscape team focused on landscape conservation in the Montana part of this landscape. Working under the Greater Yellowstone-High Divide Landscape Program Director, the Community Conservation Specialist will coordinate and manage TWS engagement in collaborative, community-based conservation efforts in Montana communities within the Greater Yellowstone-High Divide Landscape.  This position plays a critical role in working with community partners within the GYE-HD landscape, including Indigenous communities, to develop and implement conservation solutions addressing the climate and biodiversity crises and ensuring everyone benefits equitably from nature. 

The results of this work will include permanent conservation protections for public lands and a variety of other enduring co-created outcomes such as ecological restoration, sustainable economic and community development, enhanced recreation and public land access, increased participation in land management decisions by underserved communities, and other outcomes to be determined through engagement with community/landscape partners.  

The Community Conservation Specialist will represent TWS within longstanding coalitions of community and conservation partners; build new strategic relationships with individuals and community organizations; help advance community-identified priorities; and coordinate with both internal TWS teams and external partners. The successful candidate will collaboratively develop and implement equitable landscape conservation strategies in the Montana Greater Yellowstone and High Divide landscape that improve the resilience of communities, lands, waters, and wildlife to climate change through the incorporation of science, Traditional Knowledge, and long-term community partnerships in place-based plans and work. 

Additionally, this position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in transparency, collaboration and trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Community Conservation Specialist will integrate these priorities throughout our work.  Across our team, we aspire to be campaign-oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.  

MCC is hiring Field Crew Members! We focus on the growth of our members, transferable job skills, and making a positive impact on the climate and environment. Crew Members and their crews will camp while working on physically demanding conservation projects across the Northern Rockies and Plains. Project work could include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, planting, backcountry work, forest fuels reduction, and more! Crew Members receive training in technical skills and federal hiring.  Are you looking for something unique?  If you want to address urgent climate change issues and make a positive impact on the environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Term Dates: 5/16/2022- 10/19/2022
Living Allowance: $737 biweekly before taxes
AmeriCorps Education Award: $3247.50

We are looking for two Water Quality Scientists to join our 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 these positions 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; and Documenting water quality improvement and wetland protection actions and evaluating relative success of these actions. Some field work and travel around the state of Montana is required.

The Missoula Valley Water Quality District is currently hiring for a hydrogeologist. The starting wage is $26.71. After completion of 6 months’ probation and successful registration as a sanitarian, the wage increases to $27.79. In addition to living in and serving the Missoula Valley community

The River Ambassador will be 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 conduct their work on 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 base of constituents who will advocate for, and support, sustainable river recreation in the Missoula Valley.

The Petroleum County Conservation District is seeking a District Administrator/Program Coordinator for 20-30 hours a week with a minimum of three days per week in the office. A passion for Natural Resources, working with landowners, and interacting with the public is a must.

Duties will include natural resource project development and management, grant writing and administration, 310 permitting, and general office administration. Knowledge in these areas and a background in Natural Resources Conservation is preferred. Job training is available.

The Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) seeks an accounting professional to manage our financial systems and reporting and to lead our financial planning and analysis. This position will also require a passion for supporting and creating strong teams in an operations role.

The Accounting and Operations Manager will be an integral part of the growing and dynamic GVLT team, supporting fulfillment of our mission of trails and conservation by monitoring the financial health of the organization and ensuring operations run smoothly for the team. The ideal candidate has strong quantitative aptitude in the following areas: accounting and analytics, reporting accuracy and detail orientation, process design, control and efficiencies; and brings a passion for building an inclusive and supportive staff culture. While this position is proposed as a full-time role, we are seeking the right person and can
be somewhat flexible with regard to capability, capacity and time allocations in fulfilling these job duties. GVLT is open to flexible schedules and part-time proposals for portions of this job description.

American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 Visitor Service Member to contribute to day to day operations at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center alongside Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Staff. During this term, the ACE member will work on meaningful conservation projects such as staffing the front desk of the Interpretive Center, preparing and presenting interpretive programs, and assisting with the general operations of the Interpretive Center.

Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC USFWS Division Support Specialist, Nich Jackosky, njackosky@usaconservation.org, (928) 699-6041.

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (approx. 8-10) are needed for a large-scale study of breeding landbirds across Montana. The field effort is in support of the multi-state Integrated Monitoring Bird Conservation Region (IMBCR) program. (For more info see IMBCR Program). Field technicians are needed to start approximately May 9 or 16 and work through ~July 10-16 (Start and end dates may shift, depending on project and location). Work duties consist of using the Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Regions (IMBCR) protocol to conduct daily statewide standardized avian point-count surveys, vegetation (bird habitat) evaluation, and field data entry. Technicians will identify 150+ bird species while working across a potential wide variety of habitats including grassland, sagebrush steppe, riparian, pinyon-juniper, montane coniferous forest, and alpine. Technicians are typically stationed in different regions of the state dependent on their experience and interest.

MOSS seeks an Executive Director who believes in the power of nature to help us learn, explore, be awed, and heal. This influential individual will inspire stakeholders, community leaders, partners, donors, board, volunteers, and staff to work together to ensure MOSS delivers high quality, continually improving programming in a community-centric way. This effective leader will actively contribute to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, and will foster a collaborative and respectful work environment that encourages creativity, flexibility and allows staff to bring their whole selves to their work. We welcome people with diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives to apply. View the full job description on MOSS’ employment website page.  

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references on our application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please contact the MOSS Board of Directors with questions (board@outdoorscience.org).