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Park Ranger Conservation Intern | Montana Conservation Corps

by Marilene Rivas-Chavez on April 19, 2019

Are you passionate about the environment, interested in being a park ranger, and looking to gain professional development in a conservation-related field with a federal agency? Check out this amazing opportunity! 

Conservation Intern – Park Ranger Position 
MCC’s Conservation Intern (CI) program provides opportunities for young adults to gain professional experience in a conservation-related field. This position will work with the Bureau of Land Management to help oversee a high-use recreation site in remote locations so that it can be enjoyed by future generations. The primary duties include interacting with and educating recreational visitors, facility and grounds maintenance, supporting fee collection, and managing on-site volunteers.

Location: Wolf Creek, MT
Position Dates: 5/15/19 – 10/4/19
Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly 
Housing will be provided!
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of the program. 

The Conservation Intern program is designed to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the professional experience of our members. Skills obtained through this position would include, but not be limited to: BLM seasonal training (bear behavior and pepper spray training, defensive driving certification, trailer hauling and backing certification, first aid/CPR, etc.), motorboat certification course, maintenance skills which can range from maintaining a compliant public water system to upkeep of on-site equipment

Qualifications:

  • Basic maintenance skills
  • Strong communication skills- High school degree or GED
  • Minimum age of 18
  • Available for duration of entire term of service (May 15 – October 4)
  • US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
  • Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
  • Willingness to work long hours in all weather conditions
  • Desire to work in a federal agency in the future  

MORE INFORMATION HERE: http://mtcorps.org/join/big-sky-watershed-corps-conservation-internships/conservation-intern-program/ 

APPLY ASAP! https://careers-mtcorps.icims.com/jobs/1365/conservation-intern/job

Questions? Contact Mandy Hedstrom at mandy@mtcorps.org   or 406-587-4475.  

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