What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Fly Fishing Program Coordinator position at Montana State University?
Overall, this position will play an integral role in the Volunteer Fly Fishing Program which provides the opportunity for the public to be involved in fisheries research and management within Yellowstone National Park.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between NPS fish biologists and the volunteer anglers.
- Direct field activities so the volunteer anglers adhere to the standard operating procedures for fishing locations and biological data collection and ensure volunteer anglers safely follow visitor use guidelines (camping regulations, etc.).
- Drive a government-owned vehicle and transport volunteers to and from study sites.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Extensive experience fly fishing streams, rivers, and lakes in Yellowstone National Park, hiking off-trail and staying safe in areas with large, unpredictable wildlife (e.g. bears, bison).
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills and passion for native fish conservation.
- Experience planning and coordinating work among government agency staff and public volunteers.
- Experience collaborating efforts with a non-profit fund-raising partner.
- Certified in first aid and CPR.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Experience safely leading large groups of volunteers in remote locations, capturing, and handling sensitive native fish species, and collecting and archiving scientific fisheries data.
- Experience keeping records of daily activities.
- Evidence of strong communication and writing skills. Experience writing for fish and fishing journals.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Able to successfully implement the Yellowstone Volunteer Fly Fishing Program.
- Communicate, plan, and coordinate with NPS partners and volunteers from across the U.S.
- Able to lead large groups of volunteers’ long distances (2-3 miles) off trail in rugged country while carrying heavy packs (50 pounds).
- Possess sound decision-making skills.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Have a proven ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team environment.
- Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with program participants and staff.
- Have superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have excellent record keeping skills.
- Positively and professionally represent the Institute on Ecosystems and MSU.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is funded for 11 months and continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)
Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)
Because housing options are extremely limited within the park, the coordinator is required to make other arrangements for housing in Gardiner, MT or nearby.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on December 2, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
