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Conservation Interns & Fellows

Montana Conservation Corps

Mult. Locations, Montana

Job Type AmeriCorps
Salary $2,240 per month
Benefits $1,120 biweekly stipend + benefits
Deadline May 23, 2025
Experience 0 - 1 years

Montana Conservation Corps – Conservation Intern & Conservation Fellow Opportunities

Positions Available Summer through Fall 2025

Gain Professional Experience and Explore Careers in Natural Resources!
Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) offers two exciting opportunities to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development in natural resource fields through our Conservation Intern (CI) and Conservation Fellow (CF) programs.

Now Accepting Applications for:

  • Summer Conservation Internships:
    -Dates: May – mid-August 2025
    -Ideal for students, recent grads, or anyone looking for a shorter-term commitment
    -Living Allowance: $1,120 bi-weekly
    -Education Award: $1,956.35 (AmeriCorps)

  • Fall Conservation Fellowships:
    -Dates: Early June – Early October 2025
    -Ideal for those seeking deeper engagement and extended term service
    -Living Allowance: $1,160 bi-weekly
    -Education Award: $2,817.14 (AmeriCorps)
    -Includes health insurance and federal hiring preference eligibility (for certain host sites)

Project Opportunities Include:

  • Habitat restoration
  • Invasive species and noxious weed treatment
  • Biological weed control (insects, mites, fungi)
  • Climate and drought resiliency
  • Wildlife and stream surveys
  • Conservation education and outreach
  • GIS and mapping projects
  • Science communication
  • Rangeland and soil monitoring
  • Developed recreation and volunteer management

We match you with host sites that align with your interests—whether that’s bioagent research, field ecology, community outreach, or nonprofit operations.

Who Should Apply?

  • Age 17 or older
  • US citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Passion for conservation and community service
  • Able to commit to the full term of service
  • Must pass a National Service Criminal History Check
  • Reliable transportation required

What You’ll Get:

  • AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion
  • Free Member Assistance Program (mental health support, life coaching, and more)
  • Hands-on fieldwork, professional development, and one-on-one mentorship
  • Networking and career-building opportunities in public lands and natural resource management

More information: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/conservation-interns-and-fellows.html 

Apply Today!
Apply Online
Questions? Email: ipprograms@mtcorps.org |  Phone: 406-587-4475 ext. 105

Applications accepted on a rolling basis, preference given to application submitted by 5/20/2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Here or Direct Application Link. Applications accepted on a rolling basis, preference given to application submitted by 5/20/2025.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Botany, Restoration
Tags Conservation Corps, GIS