Wildland Restoration Crew Leader - Lead Field Crews

University of North Texas at Dallas; Montana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance: $1,360 biweekly

AmeriCorps Education Award: $5,176.50

Health Insurance: Provided at NO COST

Mental health counseling 24/7

Coaching and leadership development

Community spaces and housing options

Job summary

Montana Conservation Corps seeks Crew Leaders to guide 3–5 adult crews on 4–9 day conservation projects across Montana. You will facilitate growth, manage conflict, and help crews complete high-quality field work while camping in remote locations.

This role offers hands-on leadership development, training in chainsaw/crosscut use, WAFA certification, and travel across the Northern Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead and mentor adult crews on multi-day projects.
• Willingness to camp in remote locations for 4–9 days per hitch.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3–5 crew members on 4–9 day projects.
• Facilitate crew growth and teamwork; manage conflicts.
• Support completion of high-quality conservation work in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Facilitation

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork

Tools

Chainsaw use

Crosscut

WAFA

Defensive driving

Job description

Montana Conservation Corps seeks Crew Leaders to guide 3–5 adult crews on 4–9 day conservation projects across Montana. You will facilitate growth, manage conflict, and help crews complete high-quality field work while camping in remote locations.

This role offers hands-on leadership development, training in chainsaw/crosscut use, WAFA certification, and travel across the Northern Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.