Southwest Montana Stream Restoration Technician

Job Type
Temporary
Description
Trout Unlimited's Montana Water Program is seeking a summer Stream Restoration Technician. The technician will work out of the Bozeman Trout Unlimited office and support activities that benefit trout conservation in the Yellowstone, Gallatin, and Madison watersheds with potential to support additional trout conservation activities across western Montana. The position has funding for 800 work hours and will run from June 4, 2024, through October 31, 2024. This is a five-month full time position, time off, start date, and end date can be somewhat flexible.
Tasks:
• Assist TU staff with developing and implementing restoration projects, monitoring, and grant writing.
• Conduct monthly flow monitoring of TU instream flow leases and enter streamflow data.
• Participate in electrofishing for population estimates and brook trout removal.
• Support TU outreach including coordinating stream cleanups, tabling outreach events, and postings on social media.
• Aid partners with field work when assistance is needed by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, US Forest Service, Gallatin Watershed Council, or Montana Freshwater Partners.
Requirements
Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree with studies related to fisheries, wildlife, biology, hydrology, or natural resources.
• Ability to lift heavy gear (50 lbs.), work in and around water, and hike all day over rough terrain in inclement weather.
• Comfortable working in remote locations with the potential of encountering wildlife including moose and grizzly bears.
• Current driver's license and dependable vehicle.
• Housing is not provided; the technician must make their own housing arrangements in Bozeman or the surrounding area.
• Must possess a passion for coldwater conservation and the ability to work as part of a team.
Other Desirable Skills (not required):
• Experience monitoring stream flows.
• Knowledge of Stream Restoration techniques.
• Experience hiking and camping in remote places.
• Familiarity with Trout Unlimited and its mission.
• Experience electrofishing and identifying trout species.
• A quality phone or camera for taking pictures.
• Experience with social media, Arc GIS, and Microsoft business suit.
Salary Description
$18/hr