River Ambassador

Clark Fork Coalition (CFC) 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 largely field-based and outdoors (70%) with additional office duties (30%) focused on social media, communications, and data management. Ambassadors work at popular river access sites around Missoula, providing assistance and information to the public about river recreation shuttles, parking, take-outs, floats, best
practices, and conservation. This position will serve a geographical area primarily focused on river access sites 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, the Missoula Conservation District, and ASUM Transportation. River Ambassadors will report to the River Ambassador Program Coordinator. River Ambassadors play a significant role in delivering on-the-ground public education, working collaboratively to build an informed and engaged recreation community who will practice, advocate for, and support sustainable river recreation in the Missoula Valley.