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Big Sky Watershed Corps-AmeriCorps Member-Winnett, MT Big Sky Watershed Corps is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana's watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals. Participants focus on watershed research, planning and project implementation, watershed education and outreach, and community engagement. Big Sky Watershed Corps is offered through a partnership of Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council. Primary duties of the Corps Member (CM) include working with the Host Site staff to complete tasks related to project design and implementation, community outreach and education, volunteer generation and management and reporting functions. The CM works under the direct supervision of the Host Site Supervisor but also coordinates with the MCC Staff to ensure successful completion of program objectives. The CM must establish and maintain a good working relationship with Host Site staff, community members and volunteers, and MCC staff. Start Date: January 7th2019- willing to work with the right candidate Benefits $597 bi-weekly living stipend $5,920.00 AmeriCorps education award upon completion of the program Qualifications - Must Have College degree, preferably in watershed, environment, education, soil, range and agricultural sciences, or a related field Effective written and oral communication skills Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, ability to pass a motor vehicle records check, US Citizenship or ability to work in the US Qualifications - Desired Previous watershed-related experience, fieldwork, data collection & analysis or plan development Previous work or volunteer experience with local stakeholder, watershed or natural resource groups Previous teaching or volunteer management experience Ability to work with and build consensus among diverse stakeholders Open and adaptable to new environments, different perspectives and rural communities *Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals and are an equal opportunity employer.* More Details .The position will be based out of Winnett, MT and the individual will serve with the Petroleum County Conservation District, Missouri River Conservation Districts Council and the Musselshell Watershed Coalition .There will be another Big Sky Watershed Corps member in Winnett and initial housing has been secured though rent ($250/month) is not paid for by the host site .The position will include a lot of fieldwork (aka lots of time outside!) and carry a heavy component in community engagement. There will also be volunteer recruitment/management, stakeholder assessment, implementation of one of the largest Cooperative Weed Management Areas in the state, plenty of Education and Outreach and lots of other opportunity to explore personal/professional interests APPLY HERE: https://careers-mtcorps.icims.com/jobs/1314/big-sky-watershed-corps/job APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 26TH 2018-EARLY SUBMISSIONS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED Bryan Wilson Associate Director-Individual Placement Programs Montana Conservation Corps 206 N. Grand Avenue / Bozeman, MT 59715 Office: (406)-585-5913 Cell: (330)-242-4482 Montana Conservation Corps inspires young people through hands on conservation service to be leaders, stewards of the land and engaged citizens who improve their communities.
