This position is hosted by Five Valleys Land Trust but funded in part by partners through the Front Country Recreation Cooperative. The Front Country Recreation Cooperative is an effort by Missoula area land managers to better leverage information, communication, and resources to improve the quality and sustainability of user experiences on publicly accessible lands and trails. The group has recognized that a complex geography creates barriers to equitable access and a straightforward user experience, and this position represents a shared approach to front country recreation management across administrative boundaries. The Front Country Stewardship Coordinator will coordinate stewardship, management, and communication efforts across the Missoula Front Country. The primary responsibilities of the Front Country Stewardship Technician are: 1) recreation and public access management on conservation lands owned by Five Valleys Land Trust, Missoula County, the City of Missoula, and other lands in the Missoula Front Country, 2) outreach and education with community open space users about etiquette and responsible recreation 3) trail and facilities maintenance on conservation lands owned by Five Valleys Land Trust, Missoula County, the City of Missoula, and partner-owned conservation lands. The Front Country Stewardship Technician is a core member of Five Valleys’ stewardship team and also works closely with Five Valleys’ lands, outreach, and communications staff. The Front Country Stewardship Technician’s work will be guided by Five Valleys’ Strategic Business Plan, policies and procedures, mission, and core values of excellence, integrity, cooperation, and patience.
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