Big Sky Watershed Corps

BSWC members work throughout Montana with a partner agency referred to as a “host site”.  BSWC is a year long extensive experience.  You will gain first hand skills with resource management, community engagement, and education.  Over your year, you will make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while gaining valuable hands-on professional skills in natural resources. BSWC is offered through a partnership of the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, the Montana Watershed Coordination Council, and the Montana Conservation Corps.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

• Location: Host site placement locations vary across Montana in town size, organization type and size, project work, and more.
• Term Dates: 1/8/2024 - 11/15/2024

PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE BSWC MEMBER CAN INCLUDE:

• Assist host site staff in the development and implementation of watershed-related plans and reports.
• Perform watershed-related field collections, monitoring, and restoration.
• Recruit and manage volunteers on field and service projects; ensure participant safety on all projects.
• Develop materials (brochures, posters, PowerPoint slides) to use in community presentations.
• Conduct educational community outreach.
• Coordinate with schools and/or youth groups to develop educational class and/or field projects.
• Support with grant applications and reporting.
• Complete and submit required program reports in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
• College degree (B.A./B.S.), preferably in a natural resource related field.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a motor vehicle records check, and ability to provide personal transportation to worksites, personal residence, and trainings.
• Committed to completing full term length: 1/8/2024 - 11/15/2024.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous watershed-related experience, including fieldwork, data collection and analysis, or plan development.
• Previous teaching or volunteer management experience.
• Ability to work with and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Open and adaptable to new environments, different perspectives and rural communities.

The BSWC program term dates are January 8th – November 15th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position interviews will begin the last week of August.

MCC seeks to provide access and opportunity to a diverse group of staff and participants, while continuing to identify and reduce barriers to being involved in our organization and programs. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to ipprograms@mtcorps.org.

APPLICATION & MORE INFO AT: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/big-sky-watershed-corps.html

While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.