Employment
People and Carnivores is hiring a Conflict Prevention Field Specialist
People and Carnivores (P&C) is seeking a Carnivore Conflict Specialist to work independently and with other staff to develop/design, plan, implement, and monitor human-carnivore nonlethal conflict prevention field projects (on private and public lands); develop educational materials; and deliver workshops/trainings. The Specialist’s desired outcomes are to facilitate the survival and movement of wolves, grizzly bears and black bears, and mountain lions, and to develop social tolerance for wild carnivores and participation in prevention activities by a variety of stakeholders.
To accomplish these goals, the Specialist will engage with landowners and community members, project partners and collaborators, tribes, agency managers, and the public; develop and disseminate information; conduct dialogue and outreach and make presentations and trainings; and engage with agency managers, scientists and community members to stay abreast of conservation needs—all consistent with P&C’s organizational mission and strategic/program plans. The Specialist will participate in fundraising activities as needed, as well as contributing to organizational communications and outreach, planning, events, media development, external meetings, and administrative tasks as needed.
Key Qualifications
Key qualifications follow here. See the job description for more detail.
Experience in and knowledge of large carnivores and their conservation
Field and tool experience—knowledge of and physical implementation proficiency with conflict prevention solutions required (fencing, scare devices, bear spray, solid waste security, etc.)
Nonprofit experience in some form
Strong writing and editing skills
Strategic, evaluative, and creative thinking
Strong coordination skills, tracking/attention to detail, and follow through
A communication and interpersonal style that facilitates positive relationship building amongst diverse stakeholders
Experience working in rural and/or agricultural settings is a plus
Position Details
The job is located in the High Divide of Southwest Montana, roughly bounded by I-90, the Idaho border and Highway 287. The successful candidate will reside in a Southwest Montana community (Bozeman and Missoula are not included in the qualified area). In the past, this has been Dillon, MT, but could be other locations that allow the Specialist to access most areas in Southwest Montana in reasonable time driving to/from, particularly further west.
The position is permanent and exempt, and will have a one-year probationary period. The starting salary range is $45,000-$52,000 DOE, and signing bonus. We will consider a commitment of 0.80 FTE up to full-time. Benefits include generous PTO (vacation, sick time, holidays, and winter holiday break), a BCBS group health plan with 75% of premiums paid by P&C, a retirement plan match, technology/computer benefit, home office stipend, fully paid vision and dental plan. We offer relocation assistance.
To Apply
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and two relevant writing samples to People and Carnivores staff at info@peopleandcarnivores.org. We will not consider submissions without all three of these components.
No phone calls, please.
We will interview qualified candidates on a rolling basis starting on October 15, 2025. We encourage early application, but we will accept applications at least through Sunday, November 2nd.
We aim to start the new Specialist January 5, 2026.
About People and Carnivores
People and Carnivores is a small and agile organization committed to helping wolves, grizzly and black bears, and mountain lions thrive, connect, and expand their presence into new and historic habitats. We are de-centralized; our field offices are located in Kalispell, Helena, and formerly Dillon. Administrative offices in Helena and home office is in Bozeman. To learn more, take a spin around the website and check out our FB page..