Jobs
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Student Trainee Internship
NRCS Montana offers students opportunities to gain experience in conservation careers while continuing their education. They are welcoming student trainees in rangeland management, soil conservation, and engineering. If you are interested in gaining hands-on, in-field skills working with Montana's farmers, ranchers, and foresters to improve our natural resources, visit USAJobs to learn more. (Apply by November 17, 2026)
University of Montana, Assistant Professor of Silviculture, Missoula, MT. The Department of Forest Management in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation is seeking a tenure-track faculty member to develop an externally funded research program focused on contemporary forest management. Responsibilities include research, translating findings into practical applications and teaching in the accredited undergraduate forestry program. The position offers opportunities for field-based research and teaching at the Lubrecht Experimental Forest. (Open until filled)
The Ember Alliance, Call-When-Needed Wildland Fire Training Instructor, Fort Collins, CO. The Ember Alliance is seeking experienced wildland fire instructors to support NWCG training events for state, federal, nonprofit, youth corps and other partner organizations. Instructors may teach 100- and 200-level courses, provide hands-on and virtual training, support prescribed fire operations, and work with underserved and underrepresented populations in the fire community. The position is contract-based and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. (Open until filled)
The Ember Alliance, 2027 Uwharrie Prescribed Fire/Fuels Seasonal Crewmember, Troy, NC. The Ember Alliance is hiring seasonal crew members to support prescribed fire, fuels reduction and natural-resource management projects in central North Carolina. Work may include prescribed burning, invasive-species removal, ecological surveys, trail maintenance, wetland restoration and timber stand improvement. The position provides housing and pays $20 per hour. (Apply by November 15, 2026)
The Ember Alliance, 2027 Uwharrie Prescribed Fire/Fuels Seasonal Crewmember, Troy, NC. Support prescribed fire, fuels reduction and ecological restoration. Pays $20 per hour; housing provided. (Apply by November 15, 2026)
Montana Conservation Corps, Big Sky Watershed Corps Member, Montana. Support watershed restoration, water-quality monitoring and community conservation projects. Includes a living allowance, health insurance and an education award. (Apply by November 30, 2026)
Colorado State Forest Service, Forester, multiple locations across Colorado. Support forest management, wildfire mitigation, forest health and community forestry through technical assistance, grant programs and public outreach. Salary is $50,000-$55,000. Applications are reviewed as positions become available. (Apply by December 31, 2026, for full consideration)
Colorado State Forest Service, Forestry Technician, multiple locations across Colorado. Contribute to forestry and natural-resource management across the state. The open recruitment pool supports hiring for field offices as positions become available. Salary is $45,000-$50,000. (Apply by December 31, 2026, for full consideration)
Montana Department of Agriculture, AgCorps Member, Montana. Support environmental stewardship, agricultural education and community outreach. Pays approximately $23,000 annually. (Apply by December 21, 2026)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Summer Seasonal Park Ranger, Oldtown, ID. Gain hands-on experience in recreation management and park operations at Albeni Falls Dam. Positions are expected to run from March or April through September, with pay estimated at $17-$18 per hour. Contact Shane McKinley at alan.s.mckinley@usace.army.mil to begin the interview process. (Apply as soon as possible; selections expected by the end of 2026)
University of Idaho, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Health Geography and Geographic Information Science and Systems, Moscow, ID. Develop an interdisciplinary research program focused on the geographic dimensions of human and environmental health, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students and pursue external research funding. The full-time, academic-year position is expected to begin Aug. 16, 2027. (Application deadline not provided)