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The Bitterroot Water Partnership (BWP) is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join their team as an Administrative Coordinator. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless operations of the organization, directly contributing to conservation successes on-the-ground and within the community.

From managing calendars and correspondence to implementing efficient systems and policies, the Administrative Coordinator will ensure that the BWP operations run smoothly. Attention to detail will be critical in maintaining records, databases, and files. Excellent communication skills will support staff meeting facilitation and fostering a welcoming environment. The Administrative Coordinator will greet visitors, manage relationships, and tackle tasks with enthusiasm and professionalism, embodying the BWPs commitment to community impact.

River Ambassadors are part of a small seasonal team focused on improving public recreation experiences and protecting conservation investments in Missoula Valley rivers. River Ambassadors work is field based and outdoors. Ambassadors 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 Missoula’s urban downtown, including Milltown State Park, the Downtown river trail system, Kelly Island, and Maclay Flats. River Ambassadors will work on the land (primarily by bike and foot) and 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 small, high-impact team, the Ambassador will play a significant role in delivering on-the-ground public outreach and building an informed and engaged recreation community who will advocate for, and support, sustainable river recreation in the Missoula Valley.

This position will be the fieldwork and coordination lead for a project in Northeast Montana aiming to understand how restoration activities influence microclimates and biodiversity in small riparian systems embedded within a matrix of temperate grassland and sagebrush steppe.

DUTIES:

1)    Program, deploy and monitor microclimate and bioacoustic sensors in mesic and riparian habitats embedded with temperate grasslands. 

2)    Conduct in-person trainings for staff of partner organizations on site-selection, deployment and data download from microclimate and bioacoustic sensors. 

3)    Receive training and participate in low-tech processed-based restoration. 

4)    Data management and preliminary analysis of bioacoustic and microclimate data.

The selected technician will also have the opportunity to work on secondary projects occurring in the same ecosystem, including projects focused on avian ecology and tracking and arthropod community sampling.

Compensation is $3,000 per month with a term of 12 months. Desired start date is June 1, 2024.  It is possible that there will be additional opportunities associated with this project after the conclusion of the 12mo term.

The Clark Fork Coalition is looking for a Communications Manager to lead its front-facing messaging and branding efforts. Reporting to CFC’s Development Director and working closely with the Development Special Events Manager, this position employs multifaceted approaches to engage diverse audiences in river care and advocacy. The Communications Manager ensures that CFC’s image and messaging across platforms are cohesive, inspired, and captivating. The Communications Manager plays an integral role on a high-impact and collaborative team, leveraging the power of compelling language and images to drive positive change. Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for CFC to maximize its impact and extend its reach within and beyond the watershed, this position is responsible for deploying holistic communications strategies that align with organizational objectives and enhance community investment. This role is pivotal in effectively and accurately shaping public perception and understanding of CFC’s work and the watershed’s challenges, health, and resilience–inspiring and mobilizing river advocates, seasoned and new, to invest in CFC’s mission of restoring and protecting the Clark Fork River and its tributaries.

These positions (three) are open until filled. The first review of applications happened February 9, 2024.

This position runs from late April through mid-September, with mandatory training in April. Hours of site operation will vary with length of daylight. Schedules will vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Inspectors are responsible for their own transportation to either the duty station, or to the watercraft inspection station. The watercraft inspection station is located at the Troy Rest Area.

Mandatory Training for this position will be held on April 16th and 17th. Station opening date is April 20, 2024.

This position is open until filled and first review of applicants happened February 9, 2024.

This announcement looks to fill one seasonal position. This position will work at watercraft inspections stations across Montana. A department vehicle is provided, and overnight travel is required. The Site Lead position assists the AIS Area Supervisors, the AIS Prevention Specialist and the AIS Prevention Coordinator in carrying out specified lead inspector duties and tasks at watercraft inspection stations to prevent the movement of AIS and educate the public on AIS and best prevention practices.

The Water Quality Monitoring Specialist oversees monitoring programs and projects, provides training and oversight for data collection activities, completes complex monitoring, and produces reports about the condition and trends of Montana’s streams, lakes and reservoirs. The position determines if waters are meeting Montana’s water quality standards, evaluates water quality trends and investigates influencing factors that affect water quality conditions. Responsibilities include: Compiling and analyzing information about watershed and waterbody water quality, stream channel and riparian conditions, land-use and sources; Identifying and characterizing specific causes and possible sources of pollutants and biological responses; Conducting the installation, calibration, maintenance of field instruments; Developing and managing projects and contracts; Writing reports, providing public presentations, and entering decisions and rationale into databases; Providing expertise about measuring the effects of pollution on beneficial uses; Assisting in public education about water quality; Develop standard processes and scientific guidance documents.

The Centennial Valley Association (CVA) is seeking one dedicated individual to join their team as a Field Technician in 2024. This is a seasonal position. The Field Technician will be responsible for participating in and supporting various field projects that serve the Centennial Valley community, landscape, and partner organizations, including:

Early Detection, Rapid Response Invasive Weed Management

Native Plant Revegetation

Hydrology Monitoring & Riparian Health

Camera Trap Monitoring

Education and Outreach

Compensation: $17.00/hour, free housing, vehicle use, and field equipment.
Field Season: May 20th, 2024-October 25th, 2024

Swan Valley Connections (SVC) is eager to welcome a full-time, year-round, onsite Office Manager to their team. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), SVC provides visitor services and maintains SVC office space within the Condon Work Center, and the Office Manager is integral to maintaining the facility and providing services for community members, visitors, and other partners. The right candidate will play a critical role in keeping the office and visitor center a positive, welcoming, and productive environment, strengthening organizational administration, and supporting program staff to enhance SVC’s impact throughout the Swan River watershed.

The Blackfoot Challenge is seeking a full-time fund development coordinator to support the organization’s fundraising and donor stewardship. Responsibilities include managing donor data systems, coordinating individual giving campaigns, and assisting with grant proposals and reporting.

Benefits: Paid Time Off (12-24 days/year depending on tenure), Paid Holidays (10/year), Paid Sick Days (6/year), Paid Health Insurance, Simple IRA with matching employer contribution, Travel Reimbursement, Cell Phone Stipend