Watershed Coordinator

Watershed Coordinator Job Announcement

About the Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group. The Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group (LCFWG) is a non-profit
organization formed in 2003 to connect and assist landowners, agencies, and corporate partners with planning
and implementing watershed restoration projects throughout the Lower Clark Fork River and its tributaries. Our
mission is to facilitate collaboration among watershed stakeholders and to coordinate efforts to maintain,
enhance and restore the ecological integrity of tributaries in the Lower Clark Fork River area, with a focus in
Sanders County, Montana.
Essential Functions of the Watershed Coordinator’s Position.
The Watershed Coordinator is responsible for administering and providing organizational management of the
LCFWG. The Coordinator builds and maintains positive working relationships with landowners, agencies, and other
partners to identify, plan and implement on-the-ground watershed restoration projects in the Lower Clark Fork

watershed. Other key functions of the Coordinator include organizing, safely implementing, and monitoring in-
field activities, along with identifying, applying for, and securing funding to support general operations and specific

projects. The Coordinator also promotes LCFWG’s mission through effective communications with project
partners and the general community.
Specific Duties.
Organizational Management—~20%
• Implement Board Policy.
• Work with the Board to develop project workplans, timetables and budgets.
• Prepare grant applications and administer funding contracts.
• Provide regular updates to the Board, project partners and project-specific sponsors and funders.
• Conduct stakeholder and community outreach efforts in support of LCFWG’s mission.
Project Coordination and Management—~35%
• Work with landowners and other project partners to ensure appropriate project permissions are in
place.
• Keep a record of implementation progress and regularly update project partners.
• Monitor project outcomes.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure work is performed in a timely and effective
manner.
• Maintain communication with landowners.
Administration—~45%
• Maintain active business registration status with the State of Montana.
• Work with LCFWG’s contracted accounting firm to track all financial expenditures.
• Work with LCFWG’s contracted accounting firm to provide monthly payroll, tax and withholding
processing; monthly bookkeeping; financial reporting for funders and the Board, and preparation of the
annual 990 tax return.

Qualifications.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two years’ experience with natural resources, conservation biology, botany,
hydrology, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Training or
experience with GIS, databases, and recordkeeping software. Experience working with private landowners, state
and federal land managers, and other stakeholders on planning and implementing watershed restoration or other
applied conservation projects. Meeting on-site with landowners and agencies, and attending and holding meetings,
will require some commuting; therefore, applicant should be based in an area that facilitates this requirement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• Outgoing and diplomatic personality with the ability to develop relationships with people from
diverse backgrounds and views. Ability to represent LCFWG and respond to general inquiries.
• Ability to work collaboratively, accept responsibility, and motivate colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with landowners, the public,
media, professional colleagues, and governmental entities.
• Experience with and knowledge of natural systems.
• Familiarity with standard field sampling techniques and data management, including digital
photography and GPS data collection and management.
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Basic
experience with database management and computer functions.
• Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines and juggle
multiple tasks.
• Physical requirements: ability to walk a mile or more over rough terrain and navigate in remote areas.
Coordinator will periodically meet with landowners, contractors and partnering agencies on-site.
• Is self-driven and can work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to work from home.
Compensation.
Salary range for the position is $25.00 to $35.00/hour or negotiable DOE. LCFWG provides a monthly stipend for
health insurance and provisions for accumulating paid time off. Hours vary and can range from 20 to 32
hours/week depending on seasonal work duties and funding source availability.
To apply.
Email a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to info@lcfwg.org with
“Watershed Coordinator Search” in the subject line. Applications are only accepted electronically. Questions
regarding the position may be directed to Jon Hanson, LCFWG Board member, at 406-542-5961. Screening of
applications begins in mid-November and the position offering is open until December 15, 2025. LCFWG is an
equal opportunity employer.

Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group
www.lowerclarkforkwatershed.org