Job Title: Regional Program Manager
Reports to: Regional Director
Classification: Regular, Full-time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
About MCC
Montana Conservation Corps is a nonprofit organization that engages youth and young adults through hands-on conservation service and education. Our participants focus on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. Here at MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills. MCC offers crew-based programming that uses natural resource and community service projects to foster personal and
crew development. Through a term of service with MCC, participants will learn practical career skills, build confidence, strengthen communication and leadership competencies, and develop the ability to collaborate well with people from all walks of life.
Position Overview
The Regional Program Manager (PM) staff position is responsible for the internal operations and day-to-day management of Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field programs and participants within a region, including the supervision of regional Field Coordinators. Primary duties include participant hiring and onboarding, program implementation, quality monitoring and reporting of all MCC field programs operating within the region, oversight of member and leader progress toward completion of program objectives, compliance with all MCC policies, procedures, protocols, and adherence to safety and administrative standards. The Program Manager must develop and maintain a good working relationship with Crew Leaders and Members, project partners, community partners, regional and
statewide staff.
Location: Helena, MT
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Wage: $55,120 Annually
Classification: Regular Full Time
Status: Exempt
Benefits: Health Insurance (MCC pays 90% for an individual / 70% for a family); 4 weeks annual vacation, 12 days annual
sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and programmatic break (Fridays off from Thanksgiving to New Years);
retirement plan match up to 5% after one year
Apply Here: https://www.mtcorps.org/about-us/careers/
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative:
Oversee the selection of Crew Leaders and Crew Members; conduct interviews, complete reference checks and pre-hire follow up forms.
Work closely with the State Office administrative team to ensure timely completion of AmeriCorps
participant onboarding tasks.
Actively manage crew rosters and personnel to support program and project objectives throughout the field season.
Monitor and oversee participant wellness through medical screening during onboarding, workers
compensation support and light-duty options for injuries, etc.
Monitor the timely submission and quality of all crew paperwork including Timesheets, Crew Reports,
Incident Reports, Workers Compensation, Partner Evaluations, Project Accomplishments, and
participant/program evaluations
Effectively utilize statewide file-sharing and database software in the interest of member management and program objectives
Monitor the accuracy and updating of regional tracking systems
Manage, track, and ensure compliance with regional training budget
Participate in statewide staff and peer meetings; participate in staff teams as needed
Participate in an emergency on-call schedule
Supervision:
Provide direct training and supervision to regional Field Coordinators and field program participants, including ongoing professional development, feedback, and periodic written evaluation of performance
Planning, coordination, and implementation of the Leadership Development Program
Provide leadership and coordinate appropriate levels of counseling support to crews and individual participants
Implement fair and appropriate discipline and behavior management for Coordinators, Leaders/Members as needed to maintain high functioning crews and strong morale throughout the region
Programmatic:
Set appropriate standards for participant development; instill a culture of inclusion, caring and professionalism; cultivate safety awareness within crews; ensure compliance with MCC policies and safety standards; monitor and ensure documentation of participant performance
Design, organize and implement regional trainings as determined by regional and statewide program teams
Work with the statewide Program Manager team to create and maintain statewide participant development resources
Ensure high quality implementation of MCC programming thorough knowledge of MCC program objectives as well as education and training curriculum, most notably the Leadership Development Program.
Assist with Project Information Sheets and project coordination, site visits, crew debriefs as
necessary/appropriate, and assisting with the management of regional operations
Attend and support statewide trainings when requested
Aid in the development of MCC-hosted community projects and generation of volunteers for those projects
Cultivate a welcoming environment for all members and staff
Qualifications & Skills
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Previous supervision experience
Strong interpersonal and administrative skills, ability to effectively communicate through written word
and orally
Three years of experience in youth development, outdoor recreation, education, or natural resource work
Relevant technical skills including trail maintenance and construction, chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, stream bank restoration, Leave No Trace and backcountry travel
Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to a week at a time, often camping in a tent
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, cloud-based collaborative systems, as well as G Suite for
businesses
Minimum age of 21
A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and ability to be insurable per MCC parameters
Ability to attain Wilderness Advanced First-Aid/CPR certification; advanced levels of First-Aid preferred
Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
This position description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties beyond those listed.
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