High Divide Conservation Crew Lead

What We:

Can Achieve Together: The High Divide Conservation Crew Lead will lead four crew members on a variety of land stewardship projects throughout remote portions of the High Divide region of southwest Montana and Idaho. As crew lead, you will help train and supervise crew members as they develop conservation work

skills:

, outdoor living

skills:

and improve their understanding of the natural world. Conservation projects include stream restoration, invasive species mapping and management, conifer encroachment removal, and fence removal or modification to allow wildlife movement through important migration corridors. Other duties include helping develop field schedules, coordinating travel to remote locations, ensuring data quality, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing high quality implementation work while in the field.

This position offers a unique

opportunity:

to be involved in a collaborative, applied conservation program and to gain

experience:

in a wide variety of rangeland and water issues. The High Divide Conservation Crew Lead should expect to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. The crew will be based out of Dillon, Montana and will generally work four, ten-hour days, almost exclusively outdoors.

Many of the stewardship projects are accessible by day trips from Dillon, but camping will be required at the more remote field sites. This is a great

opportunity:

to prepare for a career in the natural sciences and/or in natural resource management with public agencies and non-profit conservation organizations.

Responsibilities:

and Scope: Lead and help train and supervise a crew of four during land stewardship projects, which will include stream and wet meadow restoration (willow planting, building beaver dam analogs, post assisted log structures, and Zeedyk rock structures), invasive plant mapping and treatment using herbicide, conifer encroachment removal, and fence removal or modification to allow wildlife movement through important migration corridors.

Once training is complete, work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on

experience:

and context Organize and implement data collection efforts using ArcGIS platforms Create and implement a tool maintenance plan Work alongside and help direct other conservation corps crews, staff, agency partners and volunteers during land stewardship projects Work long hours in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Network with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs. We’re Looking for You: The High Divide Conservation Crew Lead will work with local Nature Conservancy and agency partners to ensure the coordination and completion of land stewardship projects across the High Divide region of Montana and Idaho.

This position will be the point of contact for a crew of four seasonal staff tasked with restoration project implementation and associated logistical work. Duties include helping develop field schedules, coordinating travel to remote locations, ensuring data quality, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing high quality implementation work while in the field.

This is a full-time, seasonal position based in Dillon, MT, USA with an anticipated start date of May 2026 and ending in October 2026. Minimum

Qualifications:

AS/Technical or vocational degree in a science-related field and 1-year related

experience:

in ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

.

Experience:

working long hours in harsh environments and challenging weather conditions Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide or pesticide application)

Experience:

operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. post pounder, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).

Experience:

with GPS and GIS applications Desired

Qualifications:

1+ years of

experience:

working on land stewardship projects, including stream and wet meadow restoration (willow planting, building beaver dam analogs, post assisted log structures, and Zeedyk rock structures), fence removal or modification to allow wildlife movement through important migration corridors, invasive plant mapping and treatment using herbicide, and/or conifer encroachment removal

Experience:

driving and maintaining 4WD trucks and other vehicles, especially in off-road situations 2 years of

experience:

working in a physically demanding, outdoor setting 2 years of

experience:

working in a science-related field or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

Experience:

managing volunteers or entry level staff Ability to recognize plant and animal species found in sagebrush ecosystems Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field. Ability to complete tasks independently and exercise independent judgement Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means This

description:

is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and

responsibilities:

required for this job. This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more

about:

the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $18.50 - $22 an hour.

This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location,

qualifications:

, specific

skills:

, and

experience:

Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends.

As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC.

Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.

In addition to the

requirements:

in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and

experience:

s outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique

experience:

Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We:

Bring: Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive

benefits:

package including health care

benefits:

, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being

benefits:

Learn more

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our

Benefits:

and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received.

Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer. Our commitment to equal employment

opportunity:

includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.

• Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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requirements:

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The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.