New Opportunities Available: Conservation Fellow at Montana Conservation Corps

Along with serving their communities, CFs make tangible contributions to climate change solutions while developing professional skills that directly transfer to a career in the natural resources field.

Job Overview

GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES!

MCC’s Conservation Fellow (CF) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young adults. CFs serve a five-month term of service from May – October at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Projects include: climate resiliency, habitat restoration, rangeland science, soil monitoring, invasive species treatment, developed recreation management, GIS mapping, stream and wetland restoration, cave and karst feature surveys, conservation education and outreach, volunteer management and more.

Term Dates: 5/18/22 – 9/30/22

Location: Varies based on host site placement

Application Deadline: March 6, 2022

APPLY HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/conservation-interns-and-fellows.html

Please contact staff at [email protected] or 406-587-4475 with any questions.

Special Benefits

Living Stipend: $635 bi-weekly before taxes

AmeriCorps Education Award: $2,417 upon successful completion of the program

Health Insurance: Provided at no cost

Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential mental health counseling, medical advocacy, financial assistance, life coaching and more

Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 17
• Recent college graduate preferred (can graduate in May of 2022)
• Available for duration of entire term of service; commitment to completing term
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Strong desire to serve the community and the environment
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, as determined by the host site and MCC
• Ability to provide personal transportation to worksites, housing, and trainings