Field Coordinator

Montana Tech • Butte, MT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Montana Technological University is seeking a Field Coordinator for Ripple: The Center for Education & Ecosystem Studies. Based at Montana Tech’s campus in Butte, Montana, the position connects environmental science, ecological restoration, fieldwork, and place-based education to support the Upper Clark Fork Watershed. The coordinator helps connect scientific research and restoration practices with educational experiences for students, educators, and community partners.

The Field Coordinator co-coordinates and manages classroom restoration education programs in watershed schools, supports curriculum development and scientific data collection and management, and teaches lessons and leads field trips. The role also includes evaluating reclamation and restoration sites, assisting with field research, collaborating on Low-Tech, Place-Based Restoration initiatives, and working with teachers, researchers, land managers, Tribal partners, restoration professionals, and community stakeholders. The position may require travel throughout Montana and includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and at least 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience with a variety of age groups and in various settings.
• Knowledge of the Upper Clark Fork Watershed’s history, restoration, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Reclamation Evaluation Systems.
• Knowledge of Low-Tech Place-Based Restoration infrastructure and the logistics required to lead in-person installations.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with mapping software, including ArcGIS Story Maps and ArcGIS Pro.
• Ability to transport, move, or position campus materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors and navigate varying weather conditions during campus events or orientation sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in scientific data management and field research methods.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Demonstrated experience with lesson plan development and providing professional development for teachers.

Responsibilities

• Co-coordinate and manage the classroom Restoration Education Program within Clark Fork Watershed schools.
• Ensure educational outreach milestones are reached for all programs.
• Provide scientific support for curriculum development and data collection and management.
• Assist with program development and grant proposal writing.
• Communicate school needs and activities to Ripple staff.
• Assist with recruiting volunteers and track volunteers involved with Ripple programs.
• Teach lessons and lead field trips.
• Provide field assessments to Reclamation Evaluation Systems.
• Collaborate with landowners, community members, Tribal partners, and restoration professionals to develop solutions grounded in local knowledge, ecological conditions, and long-term stewardship.
• Assist with teacher professional development and lesson creation for target schools.
• Conduct reclamation and restoration site evaluations and support field research with scientific data collection.
• Collaborate with partner organizations on Low-Tech, Place-Based Restoration initiatives.
• Travel throughout Montana.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
• Partial tuition waiver
• Wellness program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage
• Employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 holidays per year
• Three weeks of annual leave to start
• Sick leave
• Six credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after four months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee assistance program
• Optional retirement plan for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level