Montana Grassland Science Integrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in Billings, MT is seeking a Science Integration Specialist to translate and apply science for field practitioners and NRCS partnerships across southeastern and central Montana.

This is a full-time role with two-year initial funding and potential for renewal. The position focuses on increasing access to science tools, supporting Locally Led Conservation Strategies, and coordinating with landowner groups, agencies, and partners to enable effective grassland bird conservation

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 related conservation issues (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 translating science information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate science for field practitioners in southeastern and central Montana, supporting Locally Led Conservation Strategies.
• Increase access to conservation science tools, data, and research for NRCS staff and partners.
• Assist NRCS offices in developing Locally Led Conservation Strategies, including field visits.
• Identify and reduce barriers to engagement in conservation programs.
• Communicate conservation outcomes to inform NRCS and partner programs and practices.
• Collaborate with the NGPJV Science Team and Communications staff to share science products and accomplishments.
• Support the Montana Grassland Partnership through involvement on committees and teams.
• Connect projects to regional initiatives and collaborative efforts to advance grassland conservation.

Skills

Grassland ecology

ArcGIS/ArcPro

Science communication

Stakeholder engagement

Agricultural producer experience

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS/ArcPro

Job description

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in Billings, MT is seeking a Science Integration Specialist to translate and apply science for field practitioners and NRCS partnerships across southeastern and central Montana.

This is a full-time role with two-year initial funding and potential for renewal. The position focuses on increasing access to science tools, supporting Locally Led Conservation Strategies, and coordinating with landowner groups, agencies, and partners to enable effective grassland bird conservation