Forestry Crew Member

GAIN PROFESSIONAL JOB SKILLS, CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND LAUNCH YOUR NATURAL RESOURCE CAREER!

MCC is hiring Forestry Crew Members!  We focus on the growth of our members, transferable job skills, and making a positive impact on the climate and environment.  Crew Members and their crews will camp while working on physically demanding conservation projects across the Northern Rockies and Plains.  Project work could include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, planting, backcountry work, forest fuels reduction, and more! MCC Northern Rockies Forestry crews offer opportunities to gain considerable field experience in a variety of Forest Service timber management activities on both the Flathead and Kootenai National Forests. These crews engage with agency Timber, Fire and Silviculture personnel, and receive training in Tree Species ID, Timber Stand Assessment, Tree Marking, Timber Sale Boundary Marking, Tree Planting, Silviculture Prescriptions, Reforestation Plot Surveying, Chainsaw Operations/Maintenance, Precommercial Thinning, Fireline/Fuelbreak Operations, Biochar generation, and more. If you are looking for something unique, want to address urgent climate change issues, and want to make a positive impact on the environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Learn more about the project work here!

Location: Kalispell, MT

Ages: 17-30, up to 35 for military veterans

Term Dates: 05/15/2023-10/25/2023 

Living Allowance: $920.00 biweekly before taxes are taken out
AmeriCorps Education Award: $3,247.50 upon completion of term 

Health Insurance: Provided at NO COST 

Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more!

Food Per Diem while on Projects

Access to Pro Deals

Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!! 

Learn More About Adult Conservation Crews!

APPLY/FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE!

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Qualifications:

• High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED.
• Ages 17-30, up to 35 for military veterans.
• US Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools and sometimes backpacking with full packs of 60-70lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Available for duration of entire term of service; commitment to completing term.
• Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment.
• Willing to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions.
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time.

MCC has a wide variety of resources to support you in your term of service; this includes free behavioral health resources, housing resources, resume & federal hiring training for post-service opportunities, and a dedicated team of staff.  This is an entry-level position; previous backcountry, trails, or corps experience is NOT required. 

MCC is committed to being diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.  Learn more about Identity and Equity @ MCC!