MPG Ranch is seeking a field technician to assist with irrigation, weed control, tree care, and other restoration efforts. The season will run approximately late March to early October. The workweek will consist of four ten-hour workdays. Occasional weekend days will be required.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining drip irrigation systems
• Towing a trailer with water tank to hand water plantings
• Operating and maintaining center pivots, wheel lines, hand lines, and k-lines
• Backpack spraying and manually removing noxious weeds
• Caring for fruit tree and restoration tree plantings
• Assisting with other restoration and maintenance projects

Required Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Able to lift 75 lbs.
• Comfortable working with herbicide
• Knowledge or ability to learn the region’s native plants and invasive weeds
• Manual labor experience
• Able to work both independently and with a crew

The Clark Fork Coalition (CFC) seeks a Streamflow Monitoring Technician to complete streamflow monitoring and data entry/analysis for CFC’s instream flow restoration projects this summer. One of the ways that CFC works to restore the watershed is by purchasing and leasing water rights from landowners to ensure that tributary streams stay cold and connected to mainstem rivers during the driest times of the summer. This position will complete the monitoring required for these projects, primarily on private land. The Streamflow Monitoring Technician will assist with all stages of monitoring including setup of monitoring sites, data collection, equipment maintenance, and data entry and analysis. CFC monitors approximately 30 sites within 2 hours of Missoula, and this position involves extensive travel within the watershed. A personal vehicle will be required.

All training for this position will be provided, after which the Streamflow Monitoring Technician will be expected to work solo in the field. This position will report to the Project and Monitoring Coordinator.

The new Executive Director will be responsible for stewarding the vision of the organization forward. Primary tasks will include: developing opportunities to expand Missoula’s trail network, fostering collaborative relationships with community partners, writing and speaking on behalf of the organization, overseeing trail projects and events, as well as fundraising and administration. The ED will have latitude to identify new opportunities and work with the Board of Directors to set and meet new goals.