Description
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” – Dolores Huerta, community organizer
Northern Plains Resource Council seeks a Deputy Director of Organizing to help lead and grow a statewide grassroots organizing program in Montana. Working closely with the Director of Organizing, this role serves as a key thought partner and manager – mentoring organizers, shaping strategy, and developing the leadership and agency of everyday Montanans to build the collective power needed to make lasting change.
WHO WE ARE
Northern Plains is a grassroots organization of people from the plains and mountains, cities and towns. We are everyday Montanans who love where we live. We stand up, shoulder-to-shoulder, to protect this place we all call home.
We believe that true prosperity begins with healthy land, water, and air. We believe that our families, farms, ranches, schools, businesses, governments, and communities thrive when we are good stewards of these resources. We believe that if we look beyond our fences, listen to one another, and keep our minds open, we will find creative solutions to secure a clean, healthful environment for all.
We are working toward a future where we live in harmony with nature, where our economy serves the people rather than the people serving the economy, where neighbors work side-by-side to build a world that lives up to our ideals of fairness, inclusion, and justice.
For over 50 years, Northern Plains Resource Council has helped Montanans organize to protect water quality, family farms and ranches, and our unique quality of life.
LOCATION: This is an in-person position based in Billings, Montana, but comes with flexible working arrangements.
We are a team of hard-working, dedicated individuals who honor and promote a healthy work/life balance. Our LEED Platinum certified office in Billings is full of natural light, outbursts of laughter, and is frequently visited by our furry, four-legged friends.
You will be directly supervised by the Director of Organizing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Help lead and implement a statewide grassroots organizing strategy grounded in power-building and member leadership
Supervise, coach, and develop three or more community organizers to strengthen their effectiveness and growth
Partner with organizing leadership to align daily work with long-term strategic goals
Serve as a lead organizer for a local or statewide base, advancing campaigns and developing member leaders
Build and maintain strong relationships with members, leaders, and community stakeholders across Montana
Conduct one-on-one meetings and train members to step into leadership and take action
Apply power analysis and strategic thinking to guide campaigns and organizational direction
Ensure organizing work aligns with organizational policies and legal requirements, including tracking and accountability practices
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture
WHO YOU ARE
An experienced grassroots organizer with a track record in base-building, leadership development, and campaign execution
A strong people manager who can coach, support, and hold others accountable
A strategic thinker who can connect big-picture goals to day-to-day organizing work
An effective communicator who builds trust across diverse relationships
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment and independence
We understand that the right candidate may have experience in different areas. If you don’t meet all the requirements above but have an interest in learning, we still encourage you to apply.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Our compensation philosophy and transparent salary structure flows from our belief that our people are the most important part of our organization. We offer thriving wages, ample benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.
The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $65,000, depending on relevant professional experience.
We offer options for fully and partially employer-paid health insurance, 20 days of paid vacation plus 13 paid holidays (including the week from Christmas Eve through New Year), 12 days of paid sick and personal leave, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave with the option to extend utilizing other leave types. In addition, we offer a retirement plan, an employer paid cell phone plan, and a sabbatical program.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
TO APPLY
This position is open until filled, but we encourage applications as soon as possible.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and in all aspects of our work. Applicants from all walks of life and identities, including people of color and LGBTQ+ folks, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Email the following to Caitlin Cromwell at hiring@northernplains.org in either Word or PDF format:
Cover letter (tell us why you want the job, where you heard about it, your most relevant experience, areas you may need to grow into)
Resume
Contact information for 3 professional references
Call (406) 248-1154 with any questions, or email Caitlin Cromwell at hiring@northernplains.org.
The position will remain open until filled.
Requirements
TO APPLY
This position is open until filled, but we encourage applications as soon as possible.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and in all aspects of our work. Applicants from all walks of life and identities, including people of color and LGBTQ+ folks, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Email the following to Caitlin Cromwell at hiring@northernplains.org in either Word or PDF format:
Cover letter (tell us why you want the job, where you heard about it, your most relevant experience, areas you may need to grow into)
Resume
Contact information for 3 professional references
Call (406) 248-1154 with any questions, or email Caitlin Cromwell at hiring@northernplains.org.
The position will remain open until filled.
