What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Lands Trail Steward position at City of Missoula?
Join Our Team as a Conservation Lands Trail Steward – Make a Difference in Missoula’s Parks & Conservation Lands!
Do you love recreating on Missoula's trails and have a passion for responsible recreation? The City of Missoula is looking for a dedicated Conservation Lands Trail Steward to assist in caring for our Conservation Lands through user education and volunteer stewardship projects. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to engage with the community, support planned volunteer projects and programs, and help maintain the quality and sustainability of Missoula’s trails and natural areas.
If you enjoy working outside, collaborating with others, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to have you on our team!
Screening of applications will begin on Monday, March 3, 2025.
To Apply: All applicants must submit the City of Missoula application.
Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application.
- Assist with implementing and promoting planned outreach programs and events utilizing social media and creating/distributing educational materials.
- Assist with volunteer coordination and planned projects, during field season.
- Assist with data entry, analysis, final reports and tracking of staff and volunteer hours, during fall season.
- Assist volunteers during planned outreach and maintenance projects, including maintaining records, collecting data during events, and disseminating the data in a usable format for communications and reports.
- Perform a variety of tasks, including working with Parks greenhouse, collecting native plant materials, tree seedling and bare root planting, and basic park maintenance.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of simple construction and maintenance projects, including the use of equipment, materials, and techniques.
- Knowledge of turf, trees planting, plant propagation, and general landscaping maintenance.
- Knowledge of and ability to promote safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, including risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage and liability.
- Skill in following oral and written instructions, while working independently with minimum supervision.
- Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365 and social media, with the ability to learn job specific applications and equipment.
- Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
- Skill in creating educational materials, publications, and written reports.
- Ability to lead tours and volunteer events.
- Ability to operate small power equipment, hand tools, and light equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Ability to learn City and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to learn Missoula’s open space, parks, and urban forestry systems; Montana’s native plants, invasive weeds, and animals; athletic field and court regulations and competitive play standards.
Working Conditions:
- Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs. or less.
- Duties are frequently performed under conditions where noise, heat, dampness or cold are unavoidable.
- Work environment may involve occasional exposure to uneven and steep terrain, occupational hazards, biohazards, and physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Any combination of training and experience in construction, landscaping, facility maintenance or another relevant field.
- Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.
- Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Salary : $18 - $18
