Field Organizer - Northern Plains Resource Council (Billings, Montana)

[Steve Paulson]

FIELD ORGANIZER

“This thriving citizens organization exemplifies the ideal of public involvement in public processes.”
– Billings Gazette

For 47 years, the Northern Plains Resource Council has helped Montana citizens organize to protect water quality, family farms and ranches, and our unique quality of life.

LOCATION: Billings, Montana

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Each of our organizers works with Northern Plains as a whole, with our locally-based affiliate groups, (mostly in small, rural communities), and with our issue task forces. Overnight travel averages perhaps 2-3 times a month. 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. Check out our website for more information on this position and our organization: https://www.northernplains.org/about-us/careers/ .

This is a permanent, salaried, and exempt position.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

·         Plan, coordinate, and implement strategy on issue campaigns;

·         Conduct research;

·         Participate in grassroots fundraising efforts;

·         Train members in organizational skills;

·         Organize meetings and events;

·         Communicate clearly, orally and in writing;

·         Recruit new members;

·         Generate turnout for events;

·         Help members in their contacts with public officials and the press;

·         Assist with duties such as member renewal, special events, and routine office tasks;

·         Help produce earned media in the form of letters to the editor and press coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Commitment to Northern Plains’ issues and values

·         ability to get along well with people from diverse backgrounds

·         strong speaking and writing skills

·         ability to travel and be away overnight

·         willingness to work long hours when needed.

Also helpful:

·         experience (either as a volunteer or staffer) with a nonprofit organization working for social change or on environmental issues

·         experience in a political campaign

·         general familiarity with the workings of legislative bodies and agencies

·         familiarity with conservation and agriculture issues

·         experience with the media and fundraising.

This is very much a “people” job.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$31,000- $35,000 starting salary, depending on experience; health insurance; 4 weeks paid vacation; pension program; 8 paid holidays; paid sick leave; flex time; opportunity for advancement.

TO APPLY:

Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled. Early applications encouraged to apply.

Email the following to Sydney Ausen, Syd...@northernplains.org :

·         Cover letter (tell us why you want the job);

·         Resume;

·         Short writing sample;

·         Contact information for 3 professional references.