Regional Program Manager

Montana Conservation Corps; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (MCC pays 90% for an

4 weeks annual vacation

12 days annual sick leave

12 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Fridays off from Thanksgiving to New Y

Job summary

Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a Regional Program Manager to oversee MCC field programs and participants within a region, including supervising regional Field Coordinators. The role requires ensuring program objectives are met, safety standards followed, and strong partner relations built across the region.

Location is Helena, MT, with a start date of 11/16/2026. The position is exempt, full-time, and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills; communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Three years of experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, education, or natural resource work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selection of Crew Leaders and Crew Members; conduct interviews and reference checks.
• Work with the State Office to complete AmeriCorps onboarding tasks.
• Manage crew rosters and personnel to support program objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

G Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

G Suite

Job description

Job Title: Regional Program Manager

Reports to: Regional Director

Classification: Regular, Full-time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

About MCC

Montana Conservation Corps is a nonprofit organization that engages youth and young adults through hands-on conservation service and education. Our participants focus on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. Here at MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills. MCC offers crew-based programming that uses natural resource and community service projects to foster personal and crew development. Through a term of service with MCC, participants will learn practical career skills, build confidence, strengthen communication and leadership competencies, and develop the ability to collaborate well with people from all walks of life.

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.

Location: Helena, MT

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Wage: $55,120 Annually

Classification: Regular Full Time

Status: Exempt

Benefits: Health Insurance (MCC pays 90% for an individual / 70% for a family); 4 weeks annual vacation, 12 days annual sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and programmatic break (Fridays off from Thanksgiving to New Years); retirement plan match up to 5% after one year

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

Programmatic

• 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

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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Previous supervision 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's license, 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