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Montana Conservation Corps

Montana Conservation Corps is a nonprofit organization that engages youth and adults through hands-on conservation service and education. Our participants work on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains.  Here at MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.  Founded in 1991, MCC is a private, nonprofit organization.  There are 4 regions, with approximately 40 staff and 450 members who serve each year in leader, member or intern positions.  MCC receives Federal grant money through the Corporation for National & Community Service.  This grant is used to provide participant stipends and education awards, as well as to support our programming:  offering leadership development to Leaders and Members.  MCC offers individual and crew-based programming that uses natural resource and community service projects to foster personal and crew development.  While most of the work we accomplish is in the field, our main goal is not to build trails but to help members develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be active citizens in their community.  Through a term of service with MCC, participants will learn practical job skills, build confidence, strengthen communication and leadership competencies, and develop the ability to work well with people from all walks of life.

Check out our “Why Join MCC” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_fFkN6qrQ

Learn More about Community @ MCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-eeiJoFGqE

What a Day Looks Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUFpbBeyxsw&t=1s

Individual Placement Programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmU2ho5jzNc&t=1s

Feb 11, 2026
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Wildland Restoration Team Member
Montana Conservation Corps Kalispell, MT, USA
Gain professional career skills, explore the wilds of the Northern Rockies, and launch your natural resource career!  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. What you will do: As a crew member, you will serve on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Your crew will be made up of adults who are 17-30 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds and locations throughout the country.  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...
Feb 11, 2026
Seasonal
Field Crew Member (Trails, Backcountry, Fuels, Forestry)
Montana Conservation Corps Missoula, MT, USA
Gain professional career skills, explore the wilds of the Northern Rockies, and launch your natural resource career!  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. What you will do: As a crew member, you will serve on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Your crew will be made up of adults who are 17-30 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds and locations throughout the country.  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...
Feb 11, 2026
Seasonal
Youth Crew Leader
Montana Conservation Corps Bozeman, MT, USA
Gain professional job skills, become an effective leader, and mentor the next generation of land stewards!   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.   What you will do:   Youth Program Leaders support and supervise Montana high school youth in the successful completion of natural resource and community service projects, provide on-site management of a youth crew, implement curriculum and actively facilitate crew dynamics to ensure a high level of crew community and safety. Youth Program Leaders will serve with a co-leader to oversee 4-6 youth participants on service projects. Youth participants are Montana high school aged residents and come from a variety of backgrounds....