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NCAT is seeking a full time Local Foods Specialist who will work to grow Montana’s farm-to-institution movement by collaborating with a statewide network of foodservice professionals, farmers and ranchers, and leaders in the local food movement. This position will provide an outstanding opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional staff on local food projects throughout Montana.

The preferred location for this position is Butte, Montana, but the position also may be located elsewhere in Montana and commute to Butte on an as needed basis.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Each of our organizers works with Northern Plains’ grassroots membership as a whole, with our local affiliates (mostly in small, rural communities), and with our issue task forces to further the mission of Northern Plains. As a Northern Plains organizer, you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of people, and you’ll make change happen at the grassroots level.

This organizer will be assigned to work with our Soil Task Force- the body of our statewide, grassroots membership who are working to implement good soil health practices, and create soil health policy for the state of Montana.

Northern Plains is watching the emerging Delta variant closely and setting our organizing expectations accordingly. In order to keep our staff and members safe, Community Organizers must be able to organize remotely if needed. This requires having access to reliable internet from your home, convening and attending virtual meetings, conducting phone calls, and deploying creative problem solving.

During non-pandemic times, overnight travel averages perhaps 2-3 times a month for this position.

This is very much a “people” job.

This is a permanent, salaried, and exempt position.

Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking to hire two experienced community organizers to join our staff team. WORC’s regional organizers work with network leaders and staff to plan and execute regional and national campaigns, and provide support to WORC’s member groups. The two regional organizer positions we are hiring for will help lead our work to hold coal, oil and gas companies accountable; create a just transition for fossil-fuel dependent communities; accelerate community-scale renewable energy; and win an agriculture and food system that is fair and just for family farmers, ranchers, workers and eaters. In addition to these issues, one of the Regional Organizers will work with the Native-led organizations in WORC’s network to support at the regional and national levels their work around Indigenous community priorities that may include Missing and Murdered Indigenous
People; health care; voting rights; tribal sovereignty, law and policies; and other issues.

Preferred location of Billings, MT or Montrose, CO. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

NCAT is seeking a full-time Development Director responsible for increasing available funds from private sources, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, and managing other fundraising activities to support NCAT.

The preferred location for this position is Butte, Montana, but the position also may be located elsewhere in Montana and commute to Butte on an as needed basis.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

The Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) is hiring a Science to Implementation (S2I) Coordinator that works across the 11-state region of the Intermountain West, overseeing the IWJV’s efforts to integrate science into habitat conservation delivery. The S2I Coordinator is a newly created position that will be a critical team member working across the 11-state region of the Intermountain West. This position will coordinate and support the IWJV’s efforts to integrate science, local, and traditional knowledge into strategic habitat conservation delivery with measurable impacts on the landscape. The IWJV has a legacy of advancing on-the-ground conservation through a strong science-based foundation and longstanding relationships with a multitude of partners. The IWJV has increasingly recognized the gaps that exist between the development of science and the transfer of science into conservation outcomes, and is now capitalizing on the opportunity to increase strategic conservation through recruiting for a dedicated staff member to work on science to implementation full time. The deadline for applications is midnight MST on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

The program manager will be responsible for the implementation of multiple established outreach programs that
focus on the pet industry and recreation industry. The Don’t Let it Loose program promotes responsible pet
ownership and rehoming, and the Clean Boater program promotes Clean Drain Dry actions for recreational
boaters. Both programs function by working with diverse industry and agency partners which have fostered
advancements in invasive species prevention efforts. Managing all aspects of programming will require
organization, enthusiasm, creativity and leadership. Diverse communication methods will be needed to implement
program objectives.

The Conservation Education Director is responsible for development, management, and implementation of the Jack Creek Preserve Foundation’s educational programming. Programming will vary from outdoor skills to more ecology-based classes, and complex curriculum focusing on current wildlife conservation and management efforts. The goal will be to develop standard curriculum available to a variety of groups, and to work with a select few groups to develop custom curriculum while increasing annual youth education hours. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and the importance of hunters as conservationists.

The DNRC Water Management Bureau (WMB) is recruiting for a Groundwater Hydrologist 2. Duty location is Helena.  The position provides support to the Water Resources Division and WMB in administration of the Montana Water Use Act and to support implementation of the 2015 Montana State Water Plan. The position serves as a department expert on technical analyses of complex hydrologic conditions in support of water rights administration, policy development, and water management studies.

The vacancy announcement can be found on the State of Montana Careers website. Closing date is November 28, 2021.

This is a full-time position providing fund development and coordination services to support the organization’s financial health. Additional responsibilities include operations and administrative support for human resources and organizational systems. The Development & Operations Coordinator position will report directly to the Fund Development Manager and coordinate and work closely with the Executive Director. All three positions work closely together in a team-based approach.

This position is a vital part of our organization and will be critical for fund development and operations that further our mission. We seek hard-working, motivated, passionate and personable applicants who want to join our team and take part in a world-class NGO that makes a difference. 

The Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of Wild Montana’s membership program as well as fundraising support for the Wild Montana Action Fund. This position involves conducting member outreach, managing event logistics, as well as duties related to membership management. Additionally, this position will manage annual fundraising appeals including coordinating letters and digital appeal tactics and reporting.
The Development Manager is a valued member of the development team and works to contribute to the overall success of the team’s goals and objectives.