Field Support Technician; Youth Program Montana Conservation Corps

Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills.

The Field Support Technician (FST) responsibilities include supporting the training of Youth Crew Leaders and providing field visitation and logistical support to help ensure the successful completion of MCC projects and programming. In addition, FSTs will help ensure regional operations run smoothly. The FST, under the supervision of the Youth Program Manager, works with all regional staff and must maintain communication between the office and the field.

The FST helps ensure that MCC policies and procedures are followed by all members and leaders while establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with project partners. The FST will be called upon to lead or join an existing crew when necessary. This is not a 9-5 job, rather a commitment to service and an experience where long hours and extended time away from your home base are to be expected.

Serving as a FST at MCC means having passion for service to others, wild lands, wild places, and personal growth. FSTs must be self-motivated and flexible in order to meet the changing needs of the position. The FST is an Ameri Corps participant and is entitled to the benefit package offered to all Ameri Corps participants.

Field Support Technicians understand that commitment, flexibility and self-motivation are integral to maintaining the high expectations placed upon them. They use their training, experience and commitment to facilitate Youth Crew Leader and Youth Crew Member development. They are creative in their approach to problem solving and motivating others, and are invested in the idea that their personal development and growth as a leader are most fully realized when used in service to their crews, their communities and the environment.

MCC crews will camp for the full duration of a hitch (i.e. 4-9 day project assignment), oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Camping accommodations vary, including car-camping and remote backcountry settings away from a vehicle. Since this position supports all types of crews in the field, service may include building or maintaining trails, treating or removing invasive species, building fences, operating chainsaws to reduce wildfire risks by thinning trees, among many other types of projects.

Not all FSTs will serve on all types of projects!

We often see applicants who don’t realize they are qualified to take on a leadership role here  is a developmental program and it is our mission to teach, train, and develop leadership competencies in our participants. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a service term, therefore our position descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.

Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer service, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. We encourage anyone to apply who has an interest in conservation and bettering themselves for the future.

• A passion for service and conservation.
• A positive mental attitude and seeing others with positive regard.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• A commitment to serving the whole term.
• A growth mindset – coming willing to learn, grow, and challenge yourself.
• A commitment to motivating others and their success.
• A desire to hone your personal leadership style.
• A desire to spend ample time in the field with crew doing project service.
• Experience with field-based programming, mentorship, and teaching.

MCC is committed to being welcoming to all and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

• High school degree, GED, or willingness to pursue obtaining a GED
• US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Ability to…