We acknowledge that we conduct our work on the traditional and current homelands and waters of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. We gratefully honor the path they have shown us in caring for the river and embrace our responsibility to be better stewards of the watershed.

CFC is committed to building a diverse board, staff, and river community. We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor streamflow, including travel to, installation and removal, monitoring, and documentation of streamflow at CFC project sites in the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Ninemile, Grant Creek, and Upper Clark Fork watersheds. 
• Communicate with landowners frequently to get permission to access sites  
• Use Microsoft Excel and Word to keep data organized and to complete data entry, build hydrographs, create maps, conduct analysis, and perform annual reporting. 
• Oversee seasonal streamflow technicians.
• Provide GIS map-making support for CFC’s water rights change applications, grant applications, and general communications, including performing geospatial analysis, managing and organizing data, and maintaining licensing and software access for staff.
• Perform stream assessments, landowner outreach, and data analysis to identify specific watershed restoration needs in priority CFC tributary streams.
• Complete monitoring reporting and invoicing (including management of external grant deliverables and/or task orders).
• Assist CFC Project Managers in identifying high-priority actions for instream flow enhancement and other restoration opportunities that achieve a range of CFC goals, including improved streamflows, enhanced water quality, sustainable agricultural production, and community development.
• Conduct water rights due diligence and research and assist with water right change applications with Montana DNRC.

Other Responsibilities:

• Complete timesheets on a daily basis and expense reports on a monthly basis. 
• Maintain organized program equipment and supplies. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested with a sense of humor and team spirit.  
• Display a commitment to and professional enthusiasm for CFC’s work to protect and restore the Clark Fork River watershed.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• B.S. and/or M.S. in hydrology, water resources, engineering, or related sciences.
• Applied understanding of water rights, irrigation practices, and watershed hydrology.
• Experience measuring stream flows in the field, building rating curves, and developing representative hydrographs.
• Experience with data management, including spreadsheets and data visualization.
• Experience working with Montana’s water rights change-of-use process.
• GIS and/or cartography skills preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse types of people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 15 paid holidays
• Employer-paid health coverage
• Employer matched 401(k) plan

Application Process: 

Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references in a single PDF file by email by 5:00 pm MST Monday November 2, 2026 to: info@clarkfork.org. Please include job title as the subject line of your email: Monitoring and Streamflow Manager Application. In your application, please include all personal and professional experience relevant to this position.

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Working at the Clark Fork Coalition is a uniquely rewarding experience. We are an innovative, values-driven river conservation nonprofit, with a 39-year track record making a measurable difference in the health and resiliency of the Clark Fork River system, and the people, fish, and wildlife it sustains. CFC’s 14-person staff is based in Missoula, with satellite offices in Anaconda and Deer Lodge. CFC is committed to building a diverse board, staff, and river community, and is an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.