Montana Conservation Corps
Program Manager - Helena, Montana
Location(s): Helena, Regional Office
Job status: Full-time staff
Open date: 10/15/2015
Closing date: This position is open until filled.
Start date: TBD upon hiring of successful candidate
Salary: $35,568
How to apply:
Email a resume and cover letter electronically to apply@mtcorps.org
Summary Statement:
The Program Manager (PM) staff position is responsible for the internal operations and day-today management of MCC programs and participants within a region. Primary duties include the
supervision of regional coordinators, implementation and quality monitoring and reporting of
all MCC programs operating within the region, oversight of member and leader progress
toward completion of program objectives, compliance with all MCC policies, procedures, and
protocols, and adherence to safety and administrative standards. The Program Manager works
under the supervision of the Regional Director and must develop and maintain a good working
relationship with crew leaders and members, project partners, community partners, and all
MCC offices. This position will have recurring access to vulnerable populations.
Supervisory Duties:
• Provide direct supervision to regional Field Coordinators including ongoing training, feedback,
and periodic written evaluation of performance.
• Ensure high quality implementation of MCC programming; is familiar with MCC program
objectives as well as education and training curriculum.
• Oversee and monitor crew performance and productivity in the field.
• Instill a culture of professionalism and caring, cultivate safety awareness within crews; ensure
compliance with MCC policies and safety standards within all crews.
• Provide fair and appropriate discipline for Coordinators, Leaders/Members as needed to
maintain high functioning crews and strong morale throughout the region.
• Provide leadership and counseling support to crews and individual participants.
Program Duties:
• Set appropriate standards for participant development; ensure high quality delivery of
programming resulting in tangible, documented improvement in participant
performance
• Design, organize and implement regional trainings as determined by regional and statewide
program teams
• Develop statewide member development resources
• Monitor and assist members in achieving program objectives and individual goals
• Oversee the interviewing and selection of crew leaders and corps members
• Monitor and oversee participant wellness (medical screening, workers compensation, light
duty, physicians medical release)
• Monitor regional tool cache and vehicle fleet maintenance
• Aid in the development of community projects and generation of volunteers for those
projects
• Assist with implementation of special initiatives, projects, and specialized programs
• Assist with project information sheets and project coordination when necessary/appropriate
• Attend and support statewide trainings when requested
Administrative Support
• Monitor the timely submission and quality of all crew paperwork; including timesheets, field
reports, incident reports, partner evaluations, project accomplishments, sponsor
evaluations, project accomplishments, and performance evaluations
• 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 emergency on-call schedule
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university or equivalent work experience
Previous supervision experience
Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
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, back country travel
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required
• Current Advanced First-Aid certification desire
About Helena, Montana
There are few better areas in Montana to discover the crossroads of iconic “Big Sky” landscapes
and early western expansion than MCC’s Central Divide region. Based in Helena, the state’s
capital city, the area was first charted by Americans during the famed Lewis and Clark
Expedition. Much of these high plains, great rivers, and rugged mountains are just as wild as
when the group trudged up mighty Missouri over two hundred years ago. Today the area is
largely comprised of the Helena National Forest, a nearly one million acre forest that includes
wilderness and a game preserve, and is a safe haven for large predators. This region was also
home to the Last Chance Gulch gold claim that produced some 50 millionaires and dispersed
$3.6 billion (in today’s dollars) into the economy. The end result is a region packed with unique
western history and classic Montana recreational opportunities.