Grassland Science Integration Specialist

Ducks Unlimited Website; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. seeks a Science Integration Specialist to translate science for field practitioners in southeastern and central Montana, supporting Locally Led Conservation Strategies with NRCS partnerships.

You will work with landowner groups, agencies, and researchers to increase access to science tools and data for better habitat decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, hosting events, and presenting conservation outcomes while engaging diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in social or ecological science fields or commensurate experience.
• Experience working with agricultural producers or producer groups (preferred).
• Knowledge of grassland ecology, grassland bird conservation, rangeland management, or other conservation issues relevant to the Northern Great Plains (preferred).
• Experience applying human dimensions science and metrics (preferred).
• Excellent written, oral, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using ArcGIS/ArcPro data sets, tools, and applications to support natural resource planning, analysis, or decision making.
• Experience with transferring science information to a wide variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate science for field practitioners to support Locally Led Conservation Strategies.
• Increase access to conservation science tools, data, and research for NRCS staff and producer groups.
• Identify and reduce barriers to engagement in conservation programs.
• Assist partners in evaluating and communicating conservation outcomes.
• Communicate science products and tools through appropriate platforms.
• Support the Montana Grassland Partnership and involvement on leadership committees.
• Connect projects to regional initiatives like Central Grasslands Roadmap and JV8.
• Host local workshops with NRCS and partners to discuss tools and outcomes.

Skills

ArcGIS/ArcPro

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

B.S. or M.S. in social or ecological sciences

Tools

ArcGIS/ArcPro

Job description

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. seeks a Science Integration Specialist to translate science for field practitioners in southeastern and central Montana, supporting Locally Led Conservation Strategies with NRCS partnerships.

You will work with landowner groups, agencies, and researchers to increase access to science tools and data for better habitat decisions. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, hosting events, and presenting conservation outcomes while engaging diverse stakeholders.