Overview
Location: Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula MT
Ages: 21-35
Program Dates: 02/09/2025-10/22/2025
Living Allowance: $1,440 biweekly ($2,880 p/month) before taxes are taken out
AmeriCorps Education Award: $5,176.50 upon completion of the program
Health Insurance: Provided at NO COST
Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more!
Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement
Supportive coaching staff invested in your success.
Community Spaces: We offer community spaces to build community, connection, and support during the season. The groups meet regularly and are open to all participants who identify within the respective community.
Food Per Diem while on Projects
Access to Pro Deals
Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!!
APPLY HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/open-positions/
The Field Support Technician (FST) responsibilities include supporting the training of Field 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 Regional 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 AmeriCorps participant and is entitled to the benefit package offered to all AmeriCorps participants.
Qualifications:
High school degree, GED, or willingness to pursue obtaining a GED
US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident
Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
21+ years old by the start date
Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check, and drive a company vehicle
Ability to eventually hike 3-20 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools
Required Skills:
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to obtain Wilderness Advanced First Aid/CPR training. (Training is reimbursable to allotted amount/
MCC provides training)
Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
Willingness to serve long hours in all weather conditions Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time
Commitment to completing term
Preferred Skills:
Technical field skills related to trails, saw use, mesic restoration, weed management, campcraft, wilderness
travel, and backcountry living
About Montana Conservation Corps
Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work 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.
