District Programs Specialist

Within two weeks of offer (negotiable)

Salary $55,00 to $60,000 plus benefits

Priority Review begins Oct 9, 2026

This Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) position is part of a statewide eff ort to serve the interests of Montana’s 58 Conservation Districts. MACD is a nonprofit organization with programs to promote local, common-sense conservation. A crucial function of MACD is to connect with districts to evaluate needs and identify opportunities to improve or expand programs, funding opportunities, and MACD’s broader strategy.

This position supports NRCS partner positions in rural Montana communities, including expanding Regenerative Agriculture eff orts, assisting district eff orts to lead Local Working Groups, and development of community outreach projects. In collaboration with districts, resources and training initiatives may also be developed to guide internal program development. The successful applicant is friendly, confident, detailed oriented, motivated, and creative. This is a permanent position at 40 hours per week;

please note your preferred work schedule and arrangements in your application materials. This position involves significant travel throughout the state of Montana. Applicants must be able and willing to drive to remote locations.

• Administers MACD’s grant programs through NRCS, DEQ, and private foundations, ensuring that all deliverables for the programs are met. This responsibility includes ensuring that programs work synergistically within Conservation Districts and that partner needs are being met.
• Assist in the implementation of current MACD programs through project planning and implementation guidance, project tracking, coordinating participants, subrecipients, contractors, districts, funders, and partner organizations.
• Complete grant evaluation to identify needed changes for programming and report to funding agencies.
• Assist with identifying and applying for grant funding to support MACD’s strategic vision.

• Identify opportunities for program development
  - In collaboration with districts, NRCS partner positions and the MACD board, foresee further expansion of initiatives such as Regenerative Agriculture;
  Conifer Encroachment;
  Fuels Mitigation;
  Pollinator Habitat; and other district identified programming.
• Training and Resource Development – Collaborate with the MACD Communications Specialist and the Events & Outreach Coordinator to develop holistic training programs for CD Supervisors and staff members, including assisting districts with identifying funding opportunities to support program development.

• Manage key relationships with agencies, funders, conservation organizations, district staff , supervisors, and other statewide partners.
• Partner collaboration on statewide education and outreach activities for conservation districts.
• Assist directing education, outreach, and training subcommittee to achieve MACD’s outreach and education goals.
• Support NRCS staff in coordinating program implementation among a diverse array of conservation partners
• Identify partner entities for delivery of conservation programs related to grazing lands, water, soil health, wildlife, forestry, and community agriculture through subawards.
• Communicate program opportunities and outcomes to districts, partners, the board, and funders

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental science, or comparable field preferred;
  Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of or substitute in part for the bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with administering grant…