Overview

"My time with the crew has given me more social skills and an open mind. My crew was amazing, funny, and supportive. We spent a lot of time with each other and got to know our strengths and weaknesses."

- MCC CREW MEMBER

A term of AmeriCorps service with MCC will change you inside and out. It’s a challenge you'll embrace, a community you’ll love, an experience you’ll long cherish. Our Adult Conservation Crews are perfect for those interested in doing crew-based field work in the area of conservation and making positive impacts on our public lands.

The reason for our success is a combination of amazing people, incredible landscapes, and meaningful work. Our curriculum focuses on learning and reflection.  Participants walk away with valuable hands-on technical skills, applicable job skills like communication and teamwork, and interpersonal skills that will help them achieve success in a wide variety of careers. By serving with Montana Conservation Corps, you will develop as a person, a citizen, and as a leader while working outdoors in the wild and rugged landscapes of Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Idaho. 

Enrolling in a term of service with MCC is a big commitment! Here's what you can expect while serving on an adult conservation crew:

We often see applicants who don’t realize they are qualified to take on a role here at MCC. MCC is a developmental program and it is our job to teach, train, and develop leadership competencies in our participants. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. We encourage ANYONE to apply that has an interest in not only conservation, but bettering themselves for the future.

What Qualities Make a Successful Crew Member at MCC:

• A passion for service, the environment, and conservation.
• A positive mental attitude and seeing others with positive regard.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• A commitment to serving the whole term.
• A growth mindset - coming willing to learn, grow, and challenge yourself.

What Qualities Make a Successful Crew Leader at MCC:

In addition to the qualities listed above for our entry level crew member positions, successful Crew Leaders also demonstrate:

• A commitment to motivating others and their success.
• A willingness to engage in hard conversations, resolve conflict, and communicate openly
• A desire to enhance your leadership capacity
• A desire to hone your personal leadership style 

Below is a list of all positions we offer in our field program on Adult Conservation Crews. Click below to see specifics about each position, including position descriptions, term dates, benefits, and more!