Backcountry Crew Leader: Trails, Forestry & Fuels

University of North Texas at Dallas; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance provided

Living allowance

AmeriCorps Education Award

Food per diem

Housing options may be available

Job summary

Montana Conservation Corps is seeking Crew Leaders to guide 3-5 adults on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects across the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. Some leaders may work solo, with a co-leader, or with an assistant, and will help crew members grow, manage conflicts, and deliver quality field work.

Crews camp in remote locations through varied weather and terrain. Projects and crew types may shift; MCC provides leadership development and extensive training to expand your skills in

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3-5 adult crew members on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects across the Northern Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.
• Facilitate crew member growth, manage conflicts, and support the crew in completing high-quality field service.
• Crews camp for the full hitch in remote locations with varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Projects and crew types may shift during the season and some crews may be deployed for natural disaster relief.

Job description

Montana Conservation Corps is seeking Crew Leaders to guide 3-5 adults on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects across the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. Some leaders may work solo, with a co-leader, or with an assistant, and will help crew members grow, manage conflicts, and deliver quality field work.

Crews camp in remote locations through varied weather and terrain. Projects and crew types may shift; MCC provides leadership development and extensive training to expand your skills in