BNGA is a Native developed and led 501(c)(3) nonprofit collaborating with a broad coalition of partners to support conservation  and sustainable livelihoods in Native nations in the Northern Great Plains (NGP). BNGA envisions Native nations uniting so  the diversity of life in the NGP flourishes for current and future generations. BNGA’s mission is to ensure the 15 Native nations in the NGP  have the technical and financial resources to plan and act on their vision for their traditional lands and waters, which  includes ensuring that:

• Tribal members thrive by sustainably stewarding and connecting with natural resources;
• Grasslands and native wildlife on tribal lands are restored or enhanced; and
• Tribal fish and game departments have the capacity to deliver conservation at scale.

The CEO of BNGA will serve as the Chief Administrator for BNGA under the guidance and direction of the Board of Directors (which consists of seven Directors). The CEO will be the public face of BNGA, creating and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with all BNGA participants and people and organizations in the U.S. Northern Great Plains ecoregion, including Tribal Councils, Tribal Leaders’ Associations, Tribal natural resources departments, Native peoples, Native non-governmental organizations, federal agencies, and other organizations. The CEO will develop and implement a fundraising plan to enhance BNGA’s programs in accordance with its mission and goals. The CEO will also recruit and manage all of BNGA’s staff and contractors, create and manage BNGA’s annual budget, administer BNGA’s policy efforts and programs, and work with the Board of Directors and participants to ensure organizational sustainability.

The Stewardship Technician will conduct various stewardship and ecological monitoring activities on The Nature Conservancy’s Pine Butte, Crown Butte and Blackleaf Preserves and may travel to other Montana preserves and/or properties to conduct similar duties.  Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: treating noxious weeds and monitoring control efforts; maintaining preserve equipment and facilities; assisting with the collection of ecological monitoring data, data entry, data management and providing information to preserve visitors.

Invasive Species Action Network works to prevent the human-caused spread of invasive species by promoting
voluntary behavior change. By working with a national network of partners focused on managing and educating to
make a change in invasive species, we have been able to positively affect action. The work on invasive species is
vital for protecting the integrity of our natural resources and ecosystems. Invasive Species Action Network is
seeking to make an impact in unexpected areas of business and conservation to show that every small positive
behavior change is a victory in the fight against invasive species introduction and spread.

Position Details
This is a great job opening for someone who already has some well-developed skills and is ready to join a small but
successful non-profit that has opportunities on the horizon. You will enjoy interacting with partners across the US
while benefiting from a collaborative work environment. This position reports directly to the Executive Director
and is expected to work collaboratively with the ISAN team.

The Nature Conservancy High Divide Headwaters Stewardship Assistant works with private and public land managers in southwest Montana on a variety of on-the-ground land stewardship projects including invasive plants, stream restoration, rangeland and fire effects monitoring, and fencing to conserve the priority lands and waters.  Position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a collaborative, science-based, applied conservation program, and to gain experience in a wide variety of land and water issues.  

CVA is seeking a dedicated and driven individual to join our Team, leading the Invasive Species Management, Water and Drought Awareness, and Outreach/Education programs. The Field Coordinator will be responsible for growing and coordinating these field-based programs that serve the Centennial Valley community, landscape, and partner organizations. Specifically, the Field Coordinator will:

• Establish and maintain relationships, while actively participating in collaborative projects with ranchers, local community members, and agency and NGO partners, to strategically enhance CVA’s mission and goals.
• Coordinate and implement Early Detection, Rapid Response invasive weed management to protect and maintain intact native plant communities, quality forage for livestock and wildlife, and ensure that the Centennial Valley remains one of the most pristine landscapes in Montana.
• Implement data collection and lead a forum on drought awareness, education, and information dissemination that supports local landowners in making informed, effective, and sustainable land management decisions.
• Organize and conduct effective education and outreach programming for the local community, K-8 students, recreationists, and other visitors.
• Assist with grant writing, fundraising, marketing, and other general operational duties.

CVA and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Montana are seeking one dedicated individual to join our Team as a Field Technician for the 2022 field season. This will be a seasonal, joint position between both organizations. The Field Technician will be responsible for participating in and supporting various field and preserve projects that serve the Centennial Valley community, landscape, and partner organizations, including:

• Early Detection, Rapid Response Invasive Weed Management
• Native Plant Revegetation
• Drought and Hydrology Monitoring
• Riparian Health
• Wildlife-Friendly Fencing
• General Preserve Maintenance
• Education and Outreach

This crew of 2 will be responsible for treating noxious weeds in the Kelly Creek drainage of the Great Burn Recommended Wilderness. GBCA uses chemical, biological, and manual treatments to control noxious weeds common along high use trails and meadows. All work will be on the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. Crew will spend 40-50 days in the backcountry from June-September, with training beginning mid May in Missoula. 

This is a combined GBCA and US Forest Service 4-5 member trail crew, run by the Clearwater NF trail department based out of Pierce, ID. All work is completed in north central Idaho.  This is a physically demanding job that requires care and precision to successfully repair and maintain trails and trail structures that can support ongoing use by the public.

In the realm of community and comprehensive planning, we continually work between policy development and implementation of those policies. The Planner with GIS Focus will perform a variety of planning functions in support of City goals and planning projects that require technical capabilities such as GIS software utilization for data management, mapping, analysis, and reporting. The Planner with GIS Focus will provide technical support and planning guidance on complex and collaborative projects that aid and support the Community Planning, Development and Innovation department’s mission to promote equitable growth and a resilient, sustainable community.

The Planner job titles/levels are differentiated by the amount of professional, directly related work experience; variety and complexity of assigned duties; the degree of independent judgment exercised; ability to resolve complex problems; and oversight/review of work of the other planners.

This position will involve a mix of field and laboratory work including sampling and catching grasshoppers and other insects, sampling vegetation and soils, field site setup, and potential cage study manipulations. Laboratory duties may include sorting and processing insect and plant or soil samples, as well as data entry.  These duties can require extended periods of standing or sitting while performing detailed tasks, as well as long days in the field.  Most of our field work will be conducted in the Little Missouri National Grassland in Eastern North Dakota as well as on field sites associated with ARS labs in Miles City, Montana and Mandan, North Dakota, and across Eastern Montana.  Overnight travel to field sites may be required, with government vehicles provided.