Wildland Restoration Team leader with Montana Conservation Corps in Kalispell or Missoula, MONTANA

At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills. Crew Leaders and their crews will 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. Our crew leaders go through a leadership development program crafted over two decades to enhance their confidence, resilience, and technical capabilities. Wildland Restoration Teams participate in a variety of innovative wetlands and habitat restoration projects, including managing invasive plants through herbicide application, seed collection, and various mesic restoration techniques including beaver mimicry and in-stream beaver-dam analog construction, a simple, effective, and non-invasive approach to riparian restoration. Projects are often rigorous, requiring participants to carry a heavy backpack sprayer and working in hot weather across rugged terrain while wearing protective gear.

These crews work with a diverse range of stakeholders (private, government, and non-profit) in order to achieve large scale land conservation efforts with rural communities throughout the state of Montana. This is a great opportunity for current students, recent college graduates, or anyone who has an interest in restoration to gain practical field experience in a rapidly growing area of conservation, with and a strong potential for future career paths. Wildland Restoration Teams mitigate invasive plants in the remote Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, Glacier National Park, and on the breathtaking plains of eastern Montana. Crew Leaders also earn Herbicide Applicator Licenses.

Wildland Restoration Team Leader (August End)

Location: Kalispell or Missoula, MT
Ages: 18-35
Program Dates: 02/27/2023 – 08/11/2023; OPEN TO A LATER START DATE UP UNTIL MARCH 20TH!
Living Allowance: $1,120 biweekly before taxes are taken out
AmeriCorps Education Award: $3,247.50 upon completion of the program
Health Insurance: Provided at NO COST
Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more!
Food Per Diem while on Projects
Access to Pro Deals!
Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!!

Wildland Restoration Team Leader (Extended, October End)

Location: Bozeman or Missoula MT
Ages: 18-35
Program Dates: 02/27/2023 – 10/27/2023; OPEN TO A LATER START DATE UP UNTIL MARCH 20TH!
Living Allowance: $1,120 biweekly before taxes are taken out
AmeriCorps Education Award: $4,546.50 upon completion of the program
Health Insurance: Provided at NO COST
Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more!
Food Per Diem while on Projects
Access to Pro Deals!
Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!!

Learn More About Adult Conservation Crews: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/adult-conservation-crews/learn-more-about-adult-conservation-crews.html
APPLY/FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/open-positions/
Check out our “Why Join MCC” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_fFkN6qrQ

MCC is 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.

Programmatic Duties:

• Actively participate in MCC’s Leadership Development Program, gaining knowledge of, and demonstrating investment in, MCC’s approach to fulfilling its mission
• Guide, support and assist Crew Members to ensure quality work performance, safety, and crew well being
• Communicate and organize service work in conjunction with the partner/land management agency’s technical advisor; ensure project completion to the satisfaction of partner expectations
• Ensure safety as the top priority during all MCC activities and projects; promote a ‘culture of safety’ with emphasis on adherence to MCC policies and procedures
• Make recommendations to regional staff for fair and appropriate behavior management of Crew Members as needed
• Oversee implementation of all elements of the Crew Member Development program, including delivery of MCC’s formal education curriculum, ensuring successful Crew Member performance of crew roles and by providing opportunities for Crew Members feel empowered to take on leadership roles
• Instruct Crew Members in all relevant technical project skills necessary to promote safety and high quality project completion.  Skills include, but are not limited to:  situational awareness, proper tool use, ergonomics/body mechanics and appropriate methods for project implementation which meet partner agency standards
• Teach Crew Members all relevant camp-life skills, including, but not limited to:  leave-no-trace ethics, group kitchen setup/use, hygiene methods and waste management
• Provide technical, logistical and leadership support to crews and individual Crew Members
• Promote a positive public image for MCC by wearing the MCC uniform and acting in a professional and respectful manner at all times while representing MCC
• Attend and assist in MCC-hosted service days with members of the community and other MCC events
• Fulfill other program-specific requirements such as those focused on civic engagement  
• Demonstrate an ability to work across differences to promote inclusion of all participants

Administrative Duties:

• Provide information for development and evaluation of Crew Members; including both positive feedback and areas of potential improvement
• Maintain accurate records, including timesheets, personnel, Crew Member development, inventory, safety and work project records
• Complete and submit required reports and other paperwork in a timely manner before end of term of service

Qualifications:

• High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
• Ages 18-35
• US Citizen, National or lawful permanent resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Ability to eventually hike 3-20 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 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain Wilderness Advanced First Aid/CPR training. (Training is reimbursable to allotted amount/ MCC provides training)
• Demonstrates desire to serve the community and the environment
• Embraces willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time
• Commitment to completing term; available for duration of entire term of service

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
• 21 years old on the start date of the program