Piikuni Lands Field Cooridnator

Position Overview:

Based out of Browning, the Piikuni Lands Crew (PLC) Field Coordinator is a seasonal, 7-month position supporting MCC’s Piikuni Lands Crew Program and AmeriCorps members. The PLC program is rooted in the Blackfeet Living Principles and strives to develop leaders who embody respect, perseverance, service, honesty, cultural connection, and balance while strengthening their communities through conservation service. Reporting to the Program Manager, the role balances program administration, logistical coordination, leadership development, and direct field support.

During the Spring, the PLC Field Coordinator manages admissions, conducts school and PLC outreach, organizes gear cache, helps lead the 3-week PLC Program Leader Training, and 1-week Member Orientation.

As the Summer field season peaks, the position transitions to direct field-based support and mentoring of PLC crews - tracking participant data, supporting AmeriCorps PLC Leaders and participants, and maintaining clear communication across MCC staff, project partners, and crews. The PLC Coordinator will also oversee the day-to-day performance and discipline of crew participants, including work quality, active participation, and conflict resolution, while providing coaching, guidance, and support to promote leader development and crew success. Crucially, this role requires conducting routine site visits. For crews working near Browning, site visits typically involve spending 2-3 hours onsite. For camping crews, site visits generally require overnight camping with the crew for periods of 2-3 days, with extended field time or emergency leader coverage required as needed.

Location: Browning, MT

Position Dates: 02/08/2027 - 09/03/2027

Wage: $24 per hour

Classification: Seasonal Full Time

Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Benefits: Health Insurance (MCC pays 75% for an individual / 50% for a family); vacation accrual, 6 days annual sick leave, 5 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, pro deals

Apply Here: https://www.mtcorps.org/about-us/careers/

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Admissions & Enrollment

·        Conduct PLC Leader & Member interviews and process, review, and track candidate applications, medical review forms, and onboarding paperwork.

·        Own day-to-day communication with program applicants, providing professional, timely responses to inquiries via phone and email.

·        Coordinate designated travel dates to bring Leaders and Members to Great Falls or Kalispell for fingerprinting.

·        Coordinate and represent MCC/PLC at career fairs, community events, and school visits to support PLC recruitment.

Field Logistics & Fleet Management

·        Organize and maintain gear and tool cache inventory systems, executing efficient checkout/checkin workflows for departing and returning crews in coordination with Field Support Technician.

·        Manage vehicle fleet maintenance - including tracking service schedules, coordinating repairs, and auditing safety logs - in close coordination with the Program Manager.

·        Manage food logistics and occasional food shopping if needed

Project Coordination & Data Tracking

·        Coordinate with project partners and Program Manager to support project coordination, communicate updates, and assist with Project Information Sheets as needed.

·        Review Project Information Sheets with leaders to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, logistics, safety requirements, and partner expectations, prior to project implementation.

·        Maintain internal tracking systems to ensure accurate, timely reporting of crew timesheets, field visit evaluations, and project accomplishments.

·        Collect and organize written and photographic documentation of crew service work to support grant reporting and marketing efforts.

Training Support & Supervision

·        Assist the Program Manager in delivering three-week Leadership Development Training and one-week Member Orientation and Camp Skills Training, facilitating training modules and supporting participants through hands-on camping and outdoor skills development.

·        Conduct site visits to crew worksites providing supervision, technical guidance, and programmatic support.

·        Provide feedback, and coaching to leaders regarding crew dynamics, participant wellness, and the implementation of program curricula.

·        Participate in shared summer emergency on-call rotation, providing logistical and emotional support to field crews during incidents.

·        Deliver behavior improvement guidance and fair and appropriate discipline for participants as necessary.

·        Attend MCC statewide trainings.

Blackfoot Living Principle Responsibilities

·        Aakomimi’tan (all that was given to and sustains us), as relatives deserving of reciprocal care and ini’yimm (respect) foster genuine care, and respect in workplace relationships.

·        Model aaotoomakiiks (those good leaders that walk first) by forging path through example, professionalism and care, cultivating safety awareness within crews; ensuring compliance with Blackfoot Living Principles, MCC policies and safety standards.

·        Demonstrate iiya’kaakimaat (perseverance - try hard) by taking initiative on challenging projects, persevering through setbacks with innovative solutions, and putting service to others at the center of professional dedication.

·        Offer support, isspomotsissinnii (giving support, sharing of self) and help to others, understanding that what we give returns to us. Embrace collective responsibility and actively contribute to colleague’s development

·        Skill in working with sensitive issues and commitment to respecting the confidential nature of these issues, honoring mak’amoo ‘tsisapiyssini (truthfulness) by representing what is known with accuracy.

·        Practice mokaak’snni (coming to know and capture understanding) by remaining curious, humble about one’s own knowledge, and open to guidance and feedback as courses of growth.

·        Build and maintain effective working relationships, recognizing that the quiet, consistent work of sustaining trust is what carries the program across time - sao-ohkoomaimohsinni (achievement).

·        Communicate effectively orally and in writing, practicing aatsimoyihkaan (speaking in a sacred way) by being direct and specific while maintaining a good heart, particularly in the difficult conversations around discipline, policy, and conflict.

·        Maintain sapaatsinnaa’pii (keeping harmony and balance) by responding to pressure and competing demands with centered, measured steadiness rather than reactive extremes.

Qualifications & Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·        2-3 years of college, work, or military experience; or some combination

·        Minimum age of 21

·        Previous leadership experience, skills, or training

·        Proficient with Google Suite, Salesforce, and collaboration tools

·        Ability to pass a Criminal History Check

·        A valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and drive a company vehicle

·        Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

·        Excitement to work outdoors and camp in group setting

Physical Demands:

·        May be required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and to hike up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain.

·        Willing to work long hours in all weather conditions;

·        Ability and enthusiasm to be away on overnight trips camping in a tent for up to 5 days at a time

Desired Requirements:

·        Enrolled or descendant of a federally recognized tribe

·        Current Wilderness First-Aid/CPR certification (MCC can provide training upon hire)

·        Relevant technical skills including, but not limited to, trail maintenance and construction, crosscut and chainsaw use and maintenance, fencing, habitat restoration, backcountry travel and other natural resource work.

·        Experience with a wide range of power and hand tools

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.