Divide Conservation Crew Member

What We Can Achieve Together

As a High Divide Conservation Crew Member, you will work as part of a five-person crew working on a variety of land stewardship projects throughout remote portions of the High Divide region of southwest Montana and Idaho. 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.

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. High Divide Conservation crew members 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.

• Work closely with your fellow crew members and alongside other conservation corps crews, staff, agency partners or volunteers
• Stream and wet meadow restoration
• Fence removal or modification to allow wildlife movement through important migration corridors
• Invasive plant mapping and treatment using herbicide
• Invasive annual grass mapping using ArcGIS applications
• Conifer encroachment removal and maintenance (hand lopping)
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Collect and enter data into ArcGIS applications in the field
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
• May require long hours in isolated settings and camping in remote locations

High Divide Conservation Crew members will work as part of a crew to perform land stewardship activities 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 conifer encroachment removal.

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

• High school diploma or GED and one year of training in a science-related field or related experience in land management.
• 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).
• 1 - 2 years' experience working in a physically demanding, outdoor setting.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience with GPS and GIS applications.
• Ability to obtain driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Experience driving and maintaining 4WD trucks and other vehicles, especially in off-road situations.
• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.

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.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $16 - $21 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.

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