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Montana Audubon

Montana Audubon's main office in Helena, MT (406) 443-3949
Montana Audubon Center is in Billings, MT (406) 294-5099

08/12/2026

Join Our Flock—Montana Audubon is looking for an Administrative Assistant! 💼

📍Location: Helena, On-site
💲Salary: $18-20/hr
🩺Benefits (Dependent on hours): Medical, Dental, Vision, Simple IRA w/match, Vacation
📩Application Deadline: On a rolling basis

🦅About the position: We are seeking a part-time or full-time (20-40 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to become an integral part of our team! The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the smooth operation of the
Helena office, which includes general office organization; administrative support for staff (Helena and Billings); making deposits and accurate data entry of all gifts and grants; providing information to donors, volunteers, and the general public; overseeing office machinery and systems; and purchasing equipment, supplies, printed material, and postage. The position also assists staff in the coordination of the bi-annual bird festival, other events, and facility logistics for the organization.

🦆Interested? Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Administrative Assistant.”

📰This posting will remain open until filled with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Visit our website mtaudubon.org/about/jobs-and-opportunities/ for the full job announcement and more info.

08/10/2026

🌾The grasslands of Montana, and the entire Northern Great Plains region of North America, are dotted with countless often-temporary wetlands. Collectively, these glacial depressions form one of North America’s most productive wildlife landscapes—the Prairie Pothole Region.

🦆Often called the continent’s “duck factory,” this is the breeding, nesting, and hatching habitat for over 60% of ducks in North America, as well as dozens of other species of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds.

🪿Now, however, an obscure federal review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has placed the future of many thousands of those tiny wetland habitats in doubt.

📣Larry Berrin, Executive Director of Montana Audubon, says, “if you understand the importance of conservation, the importance of waterfowl habitat, wildlife habitat, and clean water then you know the value of these habitats. Please take advantage of this opportunity and make your voices heard.”

📰Read more and speak up for your ducks, geese, pelicans, cranes, sandpipers, grebes, and dozens of other water and songbirds here: https://ourpubliclandsandwaters.substack.com/p/a-quiet-rule-review-could-drain-the

08/05/2026

Final reminder! This year’s Common Nighthawk Citizen Science Survey with Montana, Fish, Wildlife & Parks may be coming to a close on August 10, but you still have time to help out and participate in this easy roadside survey that’s great for beginners and advanced birders alike!

📍Location: Statewide! Surveys for both species occur in varying sites around the state, depending on where data is needed.

🚗 Survey Type: Super easy and accessible! A sunset/nighttime driving survey with 10 stops a mile apart along a route.

⌚ Time Commitment: This survey requires either one surveyor surveying their route twice, or two surveyors surveying their route together once.

Sign up with the Survey Interest Form and check out our Citizen Science site: https://montanabirdsurveys.weebly.com/nightjars.html!

Or, feel free to email Casey directly— [email protected].

07/30/2026

The Audubon Conservation Ranching team recently wrapped up our annual bird surveys on 21 Audubon certified ranches. From East Glacier to Ekalaka, we conducted approximately 51 point count surveys and documented well over 100 species of birds. 🐦‍⬛

Over the next few months, ACR Manager Jessica French will analyze the data, which will be used to support Audubon's "Bird-Friendliness Index,” a metric which measures the abundance, diversity and resilience of bird communities on Audubon Certified Ranches, to reveal habitat health and track biodiversity gains over time. We will also provide each ranch with a list of all the birds that have been documented on their enrolled acreage. 🏞️

Although survey season is a busy time, it is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our ranchers and to spend time on the habitat that they provide for grassland birds! 🌾

Read more about our Audubon Conservation Ranching Program here: mtaudubon.org/ranching/

Reminder! 📄 ACR is looking for a Audubon Conservation Ranching Ecologist. Read more about the position and how to apply here: mtaudubon.org/about/jobs-and-opportunities/

Thank you to the funders who help make this work possible, including, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Audubon, Cornell Douglas Foundation, Montana Department of Environmental Quality, and Piikani Lodge Health Institute.

07/21/2026

Join Our Flock—Montana Audubon is look for a Audubon Conservation Ranching Ecologist! 🌱

📍Location: Helena or Remote in Montana
💲Salary: $45,000-$50,000, depending on experience
🩺Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Simple IRA w/match, Vacation
📩Application Deadline: On a rolling basis

🦉About the position: We are looking for an Ecologist to join our team! The ACR Ecologist will work with ranchers, partners, and Audubon staff to support the expansion of the Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) program in Montana, supporting private landowners who implement bird-friendly land management actions.

🌾The Ecologist will assist in the recruitment of ranches and ranch certification; development of regional certification protocols and ranch-specific Habitat Management Plans; coordination of avian and grassland monitoring and data management; delivery of agreements and technical assistance for grazing system projects; collaboration with state and federal agency partners, peer organizations and NGOs; and will collaborate with Montana Audubon staff working on the ACR project in Montana. The candidate will represent Montana Audubon at events to promote and educate the public on Montana Audubon’s ACR programs, grassland bird conservation, and grassland management practices. The ideal candidate will bring an enthusiasm for birds, rangelands and conservation. 🦅

🦆Interested? Please email a single PDF that includes a one-page cover letter describing your interest in this position and summarizing your qualifications, a resume or CV, and 3 references (names and contact information) to
[email protected].

☀️Please reach out to Jessica French with any questions and visit our website mtaudubon.org/about/jobs-and-opportunities/ for the full job announcement and more info. 🩵

07/17/2026

🌙 Evening Under the Big Sky is Montana Audubon Center's annual community celebration and fundraiser, bringing together supporters, partners, and friends for an unforgettable evening along the Yellowstone River.

🌟Guests enjoy local food and beverages, live music, auctions, raffles, and inspiring stories about the impact of environmental education, conservation, and community engagement at the Montana Audubon Center.

🌌Proceeds support outdoor education, conservation initiatives, and programs that connect thousands of children, families, and community members with nature each year.

✨Visit center.mtaudubon.org for more info and to purchase tickets!

07/16/2026

Thank you Congressman Ryan Zinke for your leadership on the America the Beautiful Act! We strongly support this legislation and appreciate your continued work to build on the success of the original Great American Outdoors Act and the Legacy Restoration Fund while honoring the original commitment to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). We are happy to see that this bill does not change or amend LWCF in any way, guaranteeing protection of permanent, dedicated funding. 🏔️

Executive Director, Larry Berrin said, "this will ensure our public lands remain healthy, accessible, and ecologically resilient while helping to improve the places that support birds, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and communities across Montana.” 🏕️

07/07/2026

🔦Citizen Science Spotlight: Common Nighthawks! 🐦‍⬛Learn about these incredible birds and our citizen science survey taking place right now at our citizen science website: montanabirdsurveys.weebly.com.

📆 Survey window: Hapenning now! June 1 - August 10. Surveys occur from 30 minutes before sunset to 60 minutes after sunset.

📍 Location: Statewide! Surveys for both species occur in varying sites around the state, depending on where data is needed.

🩵Special thanks to our funding partners L.E.A.W. Family Foundation and MFWP.

📩Questions? Email Casey directly at [email protected].

06/24/2026

🚨Reminder! Our annual fundraiser, Birdathon, starts tomorrow night at 6pm! For 24 hours, and going until 6 pm on June 25, Montana Audubon staff will spread out across the state to count as many bird species as possible to raise money to support our important research, advocacy, and educational work in Montana. We’re hoping to find 100 bird species in total this year! 🦉

📩Donate on a per-bird species basis, or make a lump-sum gift of any amount through mail-in or online donation. And thanks to a generous donor, your gift will be matched up to $10,000. This means that your Birdathon donation will have double the impact! 🦅✨

🤝To make a pledge, return your donation envelope to us in the mail, or email your pledge information to [email protected]. Online donation form here: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/montana-audubon/birdathon-2026 🐦‍⬛🩵

Photo credit to Victor Perez Photography.

06/22/2026

Thank you all for making this year's Wings Across the Big Sky festival another success! 🦅✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and sponsored our 3-day Wings Across the Big Sky festival this year in Kalispell. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to conserving birds, wildlife, and the landscapes we all cherish helps make this gathering truly special each year. 💞

To our sponsors, including lead sponsor, Glacier Bank, thank you for investing in conservation and community. To our 150+ guests, 20+ field-trip leaders, Montana Audubon members, and our co-chair partners this year, Flathead Audubon Society, thank you for showing up, sharing your passion, and helping us celebrate the incredible wildlife and wild places that make Montana special. 🏔️🩵

Photo credit to Victor Perez Photography 📸

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