Piikuni Lands Crew Member

Here at MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.  Our participants camp while working on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains.  If you are looking for something unique and want to make a positive impact on the environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Learn about our different programs to see if MCC is the right fit for you! There are many benefits to a term of service! Learn how your time at MCC makes a positive impact on the planet. Learn how we will support you during your term of service. MCC values diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We affirm the dignity and value of all human beings. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and identities of our corps members and staff. It is our priority to create a culture of safety, belonging, and validation for everyone, especially those facing marginalization. Learn more about equity at MCC.

Job Overview

Montana Conservation Corps is hiring Piikuni Lands Crew Members! At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills. The Piikuni Lands Crew gives participants the opportunity to work alongside others from the Blackfeet Nation who share a similar interest in making a lifelong impact on the community and nearby ancestral lands. 

To be eligible, participants must be at least 18 years old, be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or a descendent of the Blackfeet Nation, and must have a residence on or near the Blackfeet Reservation.

Through this experience participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable job skills including trail maintenance, wildlife surveying, fencing, invasive species mitigation, and much more. In addition to technical skills, participants will gain cultural education and experience in team-work, communication, and leadership. Project partners include The Blackfeet Tribe,  Blackfeet Manpower, Tribal Historic Preservation Department, Glacier National Park, the USDA Forest Service, Montana Wild, Nature Conservancy, and Iinnii Initiative.

Piikuni Lands Crew Members will work as part of a team of 6-8 people, including 2 leaders, comprising the Piikuni Lands Crew (PLC) which will complete a variety of natural resource and community service projects on ancestral lands of the Blackfeet Nation. The position is co-hosted by Blackfeet Manpower Working Friends One-Stop Center.  Duties include establishing and maintaining good working relationships with PLC program staff, project technical advisors, volunteers, and fellow crew members, as well as performing designated duties with a positive attitude.  Crew Members will work under the supervision of the Piikuni Lands Crew Leaders and Piikuni Lands Field Coordinator.  Members will receive some orientation and skills training, followed by 11 weeks of field-based project work, taking place on tribal and public lands. Though some projects will be “day projects,”meaning the members will go home at night, there will be 2-3 weeks where the crew will camp out for the duration of the project. Some weekend work is required.

Location: Kalispell and Browning, MT

Position Dates: 06/07/2023 – 08/18/2023

Wage: $100 p/day + $500 bonus upon completion of term through Aug 18th

Benefits/Training:

First Aid/CPR Certification

Fire safety

Safe operation of chainsaws and other power tools

Invasive species removal

Camp set up/maintenance 

Bear Aware training

Wildlife surveying

COVID Safety

Resume building/job search training

Food Per Diem while on Projects

Qualifications:

• 18-30 years old,  residency on the Blackfeet Reservation               
• Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or Blackfeet descendent
• Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools and sometimes backpacking with full packs of 60 – 70lbs
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
• Available June 8th to September 1st
• Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
• Willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 2-3 days at a time, camping in a tent, 2-3 times during the summer

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MCC and Manpower are committed to being diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.  Learn more about Identity and Equity @ MCC!

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• 18-30 years old,  residency on the Blackfeet Reservation               
• Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or Blackfeet descendent
• Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools and sometimes backpacking with full packs of 60 – 70lbs
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
• Available June 8th to September 1st
• Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
• Willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions
• Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 2-3 days at a time, camping in a tent, 2-3 times during the summer

To be eligible, participants must be at least 18 years old, be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or a descendent of the Blackfeet Nation, and must have a residence on or near the Blackfeet Reservation.