Seasonal In-Field Technician

Location: Browning, MT

Position: Seasonal (Starts ASAP to October 1, 2025)

Salary: $25/Hour 30-40 hours per week

Reports to: Robin Johnson, Producer Outreach Manager

Position Summary: Piikani Lodge is a Native American-controlled nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift and sustain the lifeways and economies of the Blackfeet Nation through advocacy, financial support, job development, and knowledge sharing.

The In-Field Technician position will work directly with the PLHI ag team and the Blackfeet agriculture community to grow the PLHI regenerative agriculture programs.  Work with PLHI ag team to support rancher implementation of PLHI regenerative grazing practices, including perimeter fence, interior rotational fence, permanent and impermanent water developments, BDA, rangeland plantings, snow fence, controlled burns, cultural and other soil amendments, no till drill usage, and more practices as defined by the program. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Carry out responsibilities as a ranch hand supporting producers in the PLHI agriculture program, and install practices as part of the Piikani Lodge regenerative grazing program.

  • Support PLHI team in planning and implementing field practices that support each rancher's transition towards increased regenerative rangeland management. Participate in rancher intake and assessment with the PLHI team, set up monitoring plans with the PLHI team, and support rancher implementation within their operation. 

  • Carry out monthly and weekly work plans and duties as agreed upon with the Supervisor

  • Support in field installations for regenerative grazing program (training will be provided as necessary) 

  • Support monitoring teams on the ground, including installation of weather stations and other equipment (training will be provided)

  • Participating in ranch planning sessions with producers 

  • Manage equipment inventory

  • Meet with PLHI Agriculture team weekly to develop work plans and check in on deliverables

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Experience with sustainable agriculture practices

  • Ability to work independently while also thriving in a team-oriented environment

  • Strong work ethic and commitment to safety and best practices.

  • Prioritize and regularly meet deadlines

  • Attention to detail and managing time effectively

  • Positive attitude, good teamwork skills, and the ability to work closely with people at all levels of experience and proficiency

  • Experience with pulling a trailer and other ranch equipment

Candidate Requirements

  • High School Diploma, plus 5 years of knowledge and experience working in the field of Agriculture.

  • Familiar with conservation, agriculture, local economics, community, and Native culture

  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and specific experience with Native American communities and cultures

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Knowledge of non-profit organizational structure and practices

  • Native hiring preference as per 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i)(1982) and Blackfeet Nation TERO Ordinance.

To Apply: Please submit a current resume and letter of interest to Anne Racine to apply. This position will close on July 7, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.

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