Regional Program Manager

Montana Conservation Corp; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Conservation Corps is seeking a Regional Program Manager to oversee MCC field programs within a region, supervise regional Field Coordinators, and ensure safe, high‑quality program delivery. You will guide participant onboarding, program reporting, and partner coordination to achieve objectives.

You will also manage training budgets, ensure policy compliance, and support leadership development while fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment for crews across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills; clear written and verbal communication.
• Three years of experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, education, or natural resource work.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and cloud-based collaboration tools (G Suite).
• Ability to be away on overnight trips up to a week.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Ability to obtain Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification; advanced levels preferred.
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee selection of Crew Leaders and Crew Members; conduct interviews and references.
• Manage onboarding tasks with the State Office administrative team.
• Coordinate crew rosters and personnel to meet program objectives.
• Monitor participant wellness and safety during onboarding and field operations.
• Ensure timely submission of Timesheets, Reports, and evaluations.
• Maintain regional tracking systems and regional training budgets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Communication (written & oral)

Overnight travel

Microsoft Word & Excel

G Suite / cloud tools

Driver's license & MVR check

Safety & First-Aid certification prep

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

G Suite for Businesses

Job description

Position Title: Regional Program Manager

Reports To: Regional Director

Classification: Regular Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Position Overview:

The Regional Program Manager (PM) staff position is responsible for the internal operations and day-to-day management of Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field programs and participants within a region, including the supervision of regional Field Coordinators. Primary duties include participant hiring and onboarding, program implementation, quality monitoring and reporting of all MCC field programs operating within the region, oversight of member and leader progress toward completion of program objectives, compliance with all MCC policies, procedures, protocols, and adherence to safety and administrative standards. The Program Manager must develop and maintain a good working relationship with Crew Leaders and Members, project partners, community partners, regional and statewide staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Oversee the selection of Crew Leaders and Crew Members; conduct interviews, complete reference checks and pre-hire follow up forms.
• Work closely with the State Office administrative team to ensure timely completion of Americorps participant onboarding tasks.
• Actively manage crew rosters and personnel to support program and project objectives throughout the field season.
• Monitor and oversee participant wellness through medical screening during onboarding, workers compensation support and light-duty options for injuries, etc.
• Monitor the timely submission and quality of all crew paperwork including Timesheets, Crew Reports, Incident Reports, Workers Compensation, Partner Evaluations, Project Accomplishments, and participant/program evaluations
• Effectively utilize statewide file-sharing and database software in the interest of member management and program objectives
• Monitor the accuracy and updating of regional tracking systems
• Manage, track, and ensure compliance with regional training budget
• Participate in statewide staff and peer meetings; participate in staff teams as needed
• Participate in an emergency on-call schedule

Supervision:

• Provide direct training and supervision to regional Field Coordinators and field program participants, including ongoing professional development, feedback, and periodic written evaluation of performance
• Planning, coordination, and implementation of the Leadership Development Program
• Provide leadership and coordinate appropriate levels of counseling support to crews and individual participants
• Implement fair and appropriate discipline and behavior management for Coordinators, Leaders/Members as needed to maintain high functioning crews and strong morale throughout the region
• Set appropriate standards for participant development; instill a culture of inclusion, caring and professionalism; cultivate safety awareness within crews; ensure compliance with MCC policies and safety standards; monitor and ensure documentation of participant performance
• Design, organize and implement regional trainings as determined by regional and statewide program teams
• Work with the statewide Program Manager team to create and maintain statewide participant development resources
• Ensure high quality implementation of MCC programming thorough knowledge of MCC program objectives as well as education and training curriculum, most notably the Leadership Development Program.
• Assist with Project Information Sheets and project coordination, site visits, crew debriefs as necessary/appropriate, and assisting with the management of regional operations
• Attend and support statewide trainings when requested
• Aid in the development of MCC-hosted community projects and generation of volunteers for those projects
• Cultivate a welcoming environment for all members and staff
  

Qualifications & Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills, ability to effectively communicate through written word and orally
• Three years of experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, education, or natural resource work
• Relevant technical skills including trail maintenance and construction, chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, Leave No Trace and backcountry travel
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to a week at a time, often camping in a tent
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, as well as G Suite for businesses
• Minimum age of 21
• A valid driver’slicense, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and ability to be insurable per MCC parameters
• Ability to attain Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification; advanced levels of First-Aid preferred
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
  

This position description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties beyond those listed.

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