Job Opportunity
WRFI accepts applications for instructor positions on an on-going basis. If teaching undergraduate-level college academics while exploring and traveling in some of the most beautiful places in North America sounds like a dream job to you, then contact us!
WRFI requires a master’s degree or higher to instruct, in addition to Wilderness First Responder training, college-level teaching experience, and group management experience in the outdoors.
WRFI currently has the following instructor positions open:
Job Opportunity
The Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation (ABWF) is seeking three (3) Wilderness Steward Interns for summer 2022. Each steward will work with U.S. Forest Service trail crews and ABWF staff and volunteers in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest’s Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Duty locations include:
- Gardiner Ranger District, Gardiner MT
- Yellowstone Ranger District, Livingston MT, and
- Beartooth Ranger District, Red Lodge MT.
Each position will include backcountry hitches as long as 9 days at a time, requiring hikes with heavy packs as much as 12+ miles a day. Qualified candidates will (a) come with strong backcountry experience, (b) be able to do hard work for long days in rugged conditions and mountain weather, (c) be self-sufficient and comfortable living in a remote environment, (d) have strong communication skills, both for visitor outreach and for working with team members and supervisors, and (e) be a cheerful and positive coworker and representative of the USFS and ABWF to wilderness visitors, volunteers, and partners. The 16-week seasonal positions run from May 15-September 15, 2022.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Job Opportunity
The Crew Leader (CL) will complete natural resource and community service projects. The CL is responsible for on-site management of a crew. They will need to ensure a high level of motivation and functioning on their crews. They also deliver the full range of MCC program components. The CL will need to communicate between MCC staff and project partners. The CL ensures that MCC policies and procedures are followed by everyone on the crew. The CL will need to maintain a good working relationship with participants, project partners, and MCC staff.
Crew Leaders understand the importance of commitment, flexibility and self-motivation. They use their training and experience to help their crews develop. They are creative in their approach to problem solving and motivating others. They are invested in their personal growth as a leader. They value service to their communities and the environment.
Job Opportunity
As a member of the National Wildlife Federation’s regional wildlife conservation team, the Senior Coordinator, Riparian Connectivity is responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating about projects to improve riparian and aquatic habitat in NWF’s Northern Rockies, Prairies and Pacific Region, and supporting implementation of the National Wildlife Federation’s strategic plan (A Common Agenda for Wildlife) and our Equity and Justice Strategic Plan.
Major responsibilities include ensuring completion of grant-funded work in close collaboration with contractors and partners, reporting on project work to funders and NWF team members, and expanding existing relationships to develop new opportunities in the future. Managing funding, strategic planning, education, advocacy. and communication activities are also required to support these and other water-related projects and policy priorities within the region. The Senior Coordinator serves as a cross-disciplinary resource to support integration and prioritization of internal NWF and state affiliate water-focused projects/programs in the western U.S. To achieve success, the Senior Coordinator will work closely with staff across both Northern Rockies, Pacific and Prairies, and Rocky Mountain regional programs (e.g. Wildlife Conflict Resolution Program, Wildlife Connectivity Program) and national programs (e.g., Public Lands) to generate strategies for riparian and aquatic connectivity, and restoration work.
The Senior Coordinator, Riparian Connectivity reports to the Regional Director of Wildlife Programs. When the offices open, the position will be based, and in-office work is expected, Missoula, MT. Other remote work locations in MT will be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2022.
Job Opportunity
Do you have experience creating maps and managing spatial data? Are you interested in fisheries, wildlife, and natural resources information? Would you enjoy working and communicating with professionals dedicated to the stewardship of natural resources in Montana? If so, you should apply to join the Geographic Data Services Bureau at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks as a GIS and Natural Resources Analyst.
Candidates must be interested in fish, wildlife and recreational resources in Montana and share a commitment to FWP’s Vision and Mission. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail oriented, creative, possess a strong work ethic, have a positive attitude and excellent people skills. This position requires you work independently on multiple priorities, with diverse groups of people, that you work well in a team environment and have excellent time management skills to ensure deadlines are met. You must be an effective, knowledgeable, and engaging communicator. To be successful, you must clearly communicate concepts related to fisheries and wildlife science as well as GIS, data, and database concepts to individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Experience with written communication, presentations and the creation of video or webinar trainings is highly desired. You must have a minimum of 2 years of prior experience managing GIS data; creating digital and hard copy map products; technical expertise obtaining, working with, and organizing spatial data and defining, planning, and implementing spatial analysis and GIS workflows.
Job Opportunity
Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) is a non-profit organization, based in Bozeman, MT, that inspires curiosity, awareness, and understanding of nature and science through quality educational experiences. Established in 1994, MOSS facilitates outdoor experiences in schoolyards and camps for over 6,000 students throughout Montana to instill a love of the outdoors and cultivate critical thinking.
The Community Engagement Manager is integral to cultivating and strengthening MOSS’ relationships in our community and ensuring that we are community-centric as we develop new programs and services. As a new position for MOSS, the Manager will be encouraged to think innovatively while taking the lead in the four primary project areas: community outreach, internships, volunteer program, digital engagement. This position will also work closely with the Executive Director to cultivate philanthropic relationships. This position requires self-motivation, creativity, and a commitment to the organization. Because of the diverse communities we serve, the Manager should have the skills to address implicit bias and be culturally responsive in all interactions. The Manager will be a cornerstone to MOSS’ intentional growth to serve our community better!
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis beginning in 2022. Our hope is for our Community Engagement Manager to start at the beginning of February.
Job Opportunity
We are hiring Interns in Cheyenne and Riverton Wyoming, and Helena and Billings, Montana. Our interns help us operate streamgage networks, collect water-quality samples, and assist in hydrologic studies. Students seeking an Associates or Bachelors’ Degree in Physical or Environmental Science, Geology, or similar fields will be considered. This career internship could lead to a permanent position.
Who are we? The science agency of the U.S. Department of Interior tasked with providing impartial information about the Nation’s natural resources. We work primarily on water-related studies in Wyoming and Montana, but also on national-level investigations.
What do we do? Collect surface-water, groundwater, and water-quality data, and conduct water- and ecosystems-related scientific investigations.
Applications at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/631953400
Check out our work at: https://wy-mt.water.usgs.gov/
Job Opportunity
Montana State University (MSU): Seeking a MS student to characterize the swimming performance of native species in the Missouri River basin in relation to fish passage and fishways, beginning in May 2022.
The project is a component of a partnership between the MSU-Western Transportation Institute (WTI) and Department of Civil Engineering (CE), the USFWS-Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC), and the MSU Ecology Department to address fish passage needs. The accepted applicant will be enrolled in the MSU Department of Civil Engineering as a master’s candidate with Dr. Katey Plymesser (CE Dept.) and Dr. Matt Blank (CE and WTI Dept.; mblank@montana.edu) and Kevin Kappenman (USFWS).
The purpose of this research is to test and identify performance and behavior metrics of native fishes and to develop criteria for design of fish passage structures. This project will provide essential information to fish passage practitioners, including engineers, hydrologists, and biologists tasked with assessing existing structures to determine if they are barriers and to what degree, to design new structures, like Denil ladders or nature-like rock ramps, and to better operate and maintain existing or new fishways. Previous experience in experimentation and fish passage is desirable but not essential. Applicants must possess a BS degree in civil engineering or closely related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Information about the MSU Department of Civil Engineering at https://www.montana.edu/ce, the Ecohydraulics group at https://www.montana.edu/ecohydraulics, and BFTC research and staff can be found at https://www.fws.gov/mountain-prairie/fisheries/ftc.php.
Anticipated start date is May 1, 2022. Tuition paid and stipend funded for 2 years (stipend funded for 2 y at $23,000 – 25,000/y).
Job Opportunity
The Hydro-Sciences Section within the Water Management Bureau (WMB) is seeking a Groundwater Hydrologist. This position will remain open until January 30, 2022.
The Hydro-Sciences Section conducts hydrologic investigations of Montana’s surface and groundwater resources, provides technical support to other bureaus within the Water Resources Division (WRD) and supports the development of new water resource policies, rules, and regulations. The WMB is organized into a Water Resources Planning Section and Hydro-Sciences Section. WMB staff frequently partner with local water users, watershed groups, conservation districts, other Bureaus and Divisions within DNRC, and other state and federal agencies.
The Groundwater Hydrologist conducts hydrologic investigations, modeling studies, and provides technical support to the Water Rights Bureau to implement the Montana Water Use Act. The position communicates complex information through fact sheets, written reports, oral presentations, and web-based applications. The position reports directly to the Hydro-sciences Section Supervisor; however, the incumbent is required to exercise considerable discretion, creativity, and professional judgment.
The position is based in Helena, Montana and approximately 90% of the work occurs in a normal office setting. Travel and field work is required and generally occurs between the months of April and November.
Job Opportunity
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking temporary Water Quality Monitoring Technicians to join our team in the Monitoring and Assessment section of the Water Quality Planning bureau. The Monitoring Technicians are responsible for assisting pre-field work, such as calibration and maintenance of devices, inventory and requisition of field season equipment, and distribution of equipment to project leads; field work, such as assisting in various chemical, biological and physical sampling procedures; and non-field work efforts such as data entry, transporting samples, and gathering supplies.
At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!