The University of Montana invites applications for an Aquatic Scientist/Projects Manager in the Ecological Mapping, Monitoring and Analysis (EMMA) group at the O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West. The Aquatic Scientist/Projects Manager oversees projects and partnerships that support Inventory & Monitoring and Research & Analysis.  In particular, the Aquatic Scientist/Projects Manager manages and conducts studies to document the distribution, status, characteristics, and ecology of aquatic communities and habitats across the region, and summarizes information to inform resource management. The incumbent works closely with the Associate Director, the Senior Projects Manager and other project managers to provide technical and scientific leadership for EMMA staff, and develop regional partnerships to extend the effective use of EMMA resources. 

The Green Mountain Conservation District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of District Administrator. The District Administrator provides administrative, communications, and technical services, and manages the regular operations of the GMCD office in support of GMCD’s mission to protect and enhance the natural resources of Western Sanders County and to educate the public about natural resource concerns.

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 15, 2021. Please see attached job announcement for more information about the position and how to apply.

The Milk River Watershed Alliance (MRWA), made up of five conservation districts and the coordinator from the Joint Board of Control to provide leadership, assistance, and guidance for the wise use and conservation of the Milk River’s natural resources. The communication specialist is an employee of the Valley County Conservation District (CD), assigned to provide communication services to the Alliance, of which Valley County CD is a member. The purpose of this position is to assist the Alliance in achieving its overall objective of local input and control into the management and conservation of the Milk River. Note: contact Milk River Watershed Alliance for application due date. None listed on posting.

NCAT is seeking a full time Local Foods Specialist who will work to grow Montana’s farm-to-institution movement by collaborating with a statewide network of foodservice professionals, farmers and ranchers, and leaders in the local food movement. This position will provide an outstanding opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional staff on local food projects throughout Montana.

The preferred location for this position is Butte, Montana, but the position also may be located elsewhere in Montana and commute to Butte on an as needed basis.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Each of our organizers works with Northern Plains’ grassroots membership as a whole, with our local affiliates (mostly in small, rural communities), and with our issue task forces to further the mission of Northern Plains. As a Northern Plains organizer, you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of people, and you’ll make change happen at the grassroots level.

This organizer will be assigned to work with our Soil Task Force- the body of our statewide, grassroots membership who are working to implement good soil health practices, and create soil health policy for the state of Montana.

Northern Plains is watching the emerging Delta variant closely and setting our organizing expectations accordingly. In order to keep our staff and members safe, Community Organizers must be able to organize remotely if needed. This requires having access to reliable internet from your home, convening and attending virtual meetings, conducting phone calls, and deploying creative problem solving.

During non-pandemic times, overnight travel averages perhaps 2-3 times a month for this position.

This is very much a “people” job.

This is a permanent, salaried, and exempt position.

Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking to hire two experienced community organizers to join our staff team. WORC’s regional organizers work with network leaders and staff to plan and execute regional and national campaigns, and provide support to WORC’s member groups. The two regional organizer positions we are hiring for will help lead our work to hold coal, oil and gas companies accountable; create a just transition for fossil-fuel dependent communities; accelerate community-scale renewable energy; and win an agriculture and food system that is fair and just for family farmers, ranchers, workers and eaters. In addition to these issues, one of the Regional Organizers will work with the Native-led organizations in WORC’s network to support at the regional and national levels their work around Indigenous community priorities that may include Missing and Murdered Indigenous
People; health care; voting rights; tribal sovereignty, law and policies; and other issues.

Preferred location of Billings, MT or Montrose, CO. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

NCAT is seeking a full-time Development Director responsible for increasing available funds from private sources, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, and managing other fundraising activities to support NCAT.

The preferred location for this position is Butte, Montana, but the position also may be located elsewhere in Montana and commute to Butte on an as needed basis.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

The Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) is hiring a Science to Implementation (S2I) Coordinator that works across the 11-state region of the Intermountain West, overseeing the IWJV’s efforts to integrate science into habitat conservation delivery. The S2I Coordinator is a newly created position that will be a critical team member working across the 11-state region of the Intermountain West. This position will coordinate and support the IWJV’s efforts to integrate science, local, and traditional knowledge into strategic habitat conservation delivery with measurable impacts on the landscape. The IWJV has a legacy of advancing on-the-ground conservation through a strong science-based foundation and longstanding relationships with a multitude of partners. The IWJV has increasingly recognized the gaps that exist between the development of science and the transfer of science into conservation outcomes, and is now capitalizing on the opportunity to increase strategic conservation through recruiting for a dedicated staff member to work on science to implementation full time. The deadline for applications is midnight MST on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

The program manager will be responsible for the implementation of multiple established outreach programs that
focus on the pet industry and recreation industry. The Don’t Let it Loose program promotes responsible pet
ownership and rehoming, and the Clean Boater program promotes Clean Drain Dry actions for recreational
boaters. Both programs function by working with diverse industry and agency partners which have fostered
advancements in invasive species prevention efforts. Managing all aspects of programming will require
organization, enthusiasm, creativity and leadership. Diverse communication methods will be needed to implement
program objectives.

The Conservation Education Director is responsible for development, management, and implementation of the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation’s educational programming. Programming will vary from outdoor skills to more ecology-based classes, and complex curriculum focusing on current wildlife conservation and management efforts. The goal will be to develop standard curriculum available to a variety of groups, and to work with a select few groups to develop custom curriculum while increasing annual youth education hours. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and the importance of hunters as conservationists.