Fall Field Crew Member

CORPS NETWORK; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 1,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking dedicated individuals for a Fall Field Crew Member role, where you can gain professional job skills while working on conservation projects in the stunning landscapes of the Northern Rockies. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the outdoors, develop leadership competencies, and make a meaningful impact on public lands. Crew members will engage in essential conservation work, receive extensive training, and build a network of like-minded individuals. If you're passionate about service and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Living Allowance

AmeriCorps Education Award

Free 24/7 Behavioral Health Counseling

Food Per Diem

Access to Pro Deals

Community Spaces

Supportive Coaching Staff

Qualifications

• Passion for service and conservation is essential.
• Adaptability and a commitment to serve the entire term are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Work on physically demanding conservation projects in varied terrains.
• Participate in trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and more.

Skills

Conservation Service

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Address:
301 N. Wilson
Bozeman, Montana
59715

Fall Field Crew Member

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Fall Field Crew Member
Type of Position: Corpsmember (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc: Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell
State / Territory: Montana
Benefits: Education Award, Meals/Food Assistance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
Project/Program Focus: Forestry, Habitat Restoration, Trails, Wildlife Management

Montana Conservation Corps is a nonprofit organization that engages youth and adults through hands-on conservation service and education. Our participants work on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Here at MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable job skills. Founded in 1991, MCC is a private, nonprofit organization. There are 4 regions, with approximately 40 staff and 450 members who serve each year in leader, member or intern positions. MCC receives Federal grant money through the Corporation for National & Community Service. This grant is used to provide participant stipends and education awards, as well as to support our programming: offering leadership development to Leaders and Members. MCC offers individual and crew-based programming that uses natural resource and community service projects to foster personal and crew development. While most of the work we accomplish is in the field, our main goal is not to build trails but to help members develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be active citizens in their community. Through a term of service with MCC, participants will learn practical job skills, build confidence, strengthen communication and leadership competencies, and develop the ability to work well with people from all walks of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Gain professional job skills, explore the wilds of the Northern Rockies, and launch your natural resource career!

Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable job skills.

What you will do:

As a crew member, you will work on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Your crew will be made up of adults who are 17-30 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds and locations throughout the country. Crews will camp for the full duration of a hitch (i.e. 4-9 day project assignment), oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Camping accommodations vary, including car-camping and remote backcountry settings away from a vehicle. Project work is physically demanding, and could include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, mesic restoration, planting, backcountry work, forest fuels reduction, and more. Not all CMs will work on all types of projects. Crews may be deployed for natural disaster relief.

What you will get:

Crew Members receive extensive training in technical skills, federal hiring, communication, teamwork, and much more. Through a term of service with MCC, participants not only walk away with valuable technical and field skills, but also develop competencies to achieve success in a wide variety of careers. Crew Members experience the full measure of their character and discover their capacity to lead change in their communities and, just as importantly, in their own lives.

A term of service with MCC places our participants in an excellent position for future federal hiring and conservation careers!

Who we are looking for:

We often see applicants who don’t realize they are qualified to take on a role here at MCC. MCC is a developmental program and it is our job to teach, train, and develop leadership competencies in our participants. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. We encourage anyone to apply who has an interest in conservation and bettering themselves for the future.

What Qualities Make a Successful Crew Member at MCC:

• A passion for service and conservation.
• A positive mental attitude and seeing others with positive regard.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• A commitment to serving the whole term.
• A growth mindset - coming willing to learn, grow, and challenge yourself.

Location: Bozeman, Helena, or Kalispell, MT

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

Program Dates: 08/04/2024-10/17/2025

Living Allowance: $1,200 biweekly before taxes are taken out

AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,565.08 upon completion of the program

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

Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement.

Supportive coaching staff: invested in your success.

Community Spaces: We offer community spaces to build community, connection, and support during the season. The groups meet regularly and are open to all participants who identify within the respective community.

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!