Jobs
Montana State University, Research Associate, Kalispell, MT. Montana State University’s Northwestern Agricultural Research Center is seeking a Research Associate to support its field crop physiology research program. The position involves field research, data collection and analysis, irrigation and nutrient management studies, equipment operation, and supervision of seasonal staff. A bachelor’s degree in agronomy, biology or a related field is required, with experience in agronomic crop research preferred. (Screening begins September 14, 2026)
Montana State University, Research Associate – Pulse Crop Survey Program, Montana. The Research Associate will coordinate and conduct a regional pulse crop pest and disease survey program, including field surveys, plant and insect identification, data management, GIS and drone operations, stakeholder outreach, and applied research. The position works closely with Montana producers, agricultural professionals and university researchers. A master’s degree in plant pathology or a closely related field is required. (Screening begins September 17, 2026)
Montana State University, Research Associate – Field Research Program, Montana. This position will manage and conduct field research projects focused on crop disease management and agricultural production systems. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining research plots, collecting and analyzing data, managing research activities, preparing reports and manuscripts, and supervising seasonal employees and student workers. A master’s degree in plant pathology, crop science, agronomy, agricultural science or a closely related discipline is required. (Screening begins September 17, 2026)
U.S. Geological Survey, Hydrologic Technician, Billings, MT. The Wyoming-Montana and Dakota Water Science Centers are seeking a Hydrologic Technician to collect data supporting water-resource science across Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. The position involves hands-on fieldwork monitoring stream and groundwater quantity and quality. Applications are accepted through September 17, 2026. (Apply by September 17, 2026)
National Park Service, Range Technician, Utah and Wyoming. The National Park Service is seeking Range Technicians to perform technical rangeland management work supporting natural-resource management programs. Locations include Rawlins, Rock Springs, Pinedale and Lander, Wyoming, and Moab, Fillmore and Vernal, Utah. (Apply by September 17, 2026)
Montana Conservation Corps, Big Sky Watershed Corps Member, Montana. The Big Sky Watershed Corps is an AmeriCorps program supporting watershed conservation projects across Montana. Members work on stream and riparian restoration, re-vegetation, water-quality and quantity monitoring, drought planning, invasive-species removal, abandoned mine reclamation, watershed inventories and other conservation projects. (Apply by September 20, 2026)
National Park Service, Botanist/Natural Resources Specialist, Vernal, UT. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a Botanist/Natural Resources Specialist to support plant ecology and vegetation management. Duties include preparing biological assessments for threatened and endangered plant species, maintaining GIS databases, providing input on vegetation management and oil and gas planning, and conducting Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation. (Apply by September 28, 2026)
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)