Expedition Leader
Montana Conservation Corps
ApplyOpportunity summary
Term length
5/13/2024 - 8/16/2024
Application window
3/20/2024 - 5/1/2024
Location
Bozeman, Montana
Hourly pay equivalent
$17.00
Project summary
Expedition Leaders supervise Montana teenagers in the completion of natural resource and community service projects. Each expedition will be with a different roster of youth participants. Expedition Leaders and their crews will camp for the full duration of the two-week session, oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Work may include building or maintaining trails, building fences, and habitat restoration, among many other types of conservation projects.
Opportunity description
Expedition Leaders supervise Montana teenagers in the completion of natural resource and community service projects. Each expedition will be with a different roster of youth participants. Expedition Leaders and their crews will camp for the full duration of the two-week session, oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Work may include building or maintaining trails, building fences, and habitat restoration, among many other types of conservation projects.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED. 21 years old on the start date of the program. Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident. Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check. Ability to hike 3-12 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.
Preferred qualifications
Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates strong service ethic and 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 14-30 days at a time. Commitment to completing term. Available for duration of entire term of service. Passion for working with youth and the outdoors. Experience working with youth ages 14-18.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Wildfire prevention and fuels reduction
- Waterway restoration
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Forestry
- Historic cultural and language preservation
- Local ecosystem restoration
- Soil and water conservation
- Environmental education and training
Work environment
- Team based
- Rural
- Outdoor