Available Positions

MTCC has many exciting full-year AmeriCorps positions available in 2022-2023! Opportunities are located in a variety of Montana cities and towns, and located at service sites that include nonprofits, high schools, colleges, and universities.

  1. Learn more about our service sites and and their home communities, below.
  2. Take some time to learn more about the different kinds of AmeriCorps service available on our Types of Service page.
  3. Learn more about our application, interview, and matching process, here.
  4. Submit an application and begin your AmeriCorps journey!

If you would like more information about service with MTCC, contact bowe@mtcompact.org. If you are searching for Summer AmeriCorps opportunities, find them here. If you are searching for College Student AmeriCorps opportunities, find them here.

Click on the communities below to see all of the available positions!

Billings

Community Description:

As Montana’s largest city, Billings is home to Montana State University Billings and Rocky Mountain College, and offers great local dining and brewing options, in addition to its fantastic scenery. The city offers activities to fuel outdoor exploration, including the Rimrocks and Pictograph Cave State Park. There’s also plenty to see around town such as the Moss Mansion, designed by the famous architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, and the Yellowstone Art Museum. For those willing to make a small trip, the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is only a 60 minute drive.

Population: 117,116 (Census)

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Montana State University Billings Upward Bound & Talent Search

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No

Position Summary:  Upward Bound and Talent Search at Montana State University Billings is a free program that helps high school students prepare for their future after high school through meeting with an Outreach Advisor and attending a Summer Institute. The goal is to give every participant an opportunity to further their education after high school and earn a 2 or 4 year college degree. As an AmeriCorps member, you will establish effective methods of student recruitment, outreach, and participation, and provide mentorship and coaching to low-income or first generation students through civic engagement, academic mentoring, and daily activities. Apply Today!

Additional Supports: Campus Housing

    Professional Skills You Will Gain:

  • Public speaking
  • Community outreach
  • Educational collaboration with regional K-12 establishments

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Bozeman

Community Description:

Bozeman is one of the fastest growing micropolitan areas in the country. A center for technology and the home of Montana State University, the city is often called gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy access to the Bridger Bowl Ski Area, and hikers can escape to the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Hyalite Reservoir. The city boasts a vibrant downtown life and a large selection of interesting local businesses.

Population: 53,293 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Bozeman Public Schools

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Bozeman Public Schools exist to provide an outstanding education that inspires and ensures high achievement so every student can succeed and make a difference in a rapidly changing world community. This project is seeking two AmeriCorps members who will work with the Family-Schools Services Coordinator in collaboration with the English Language Learner Coordinator to ensure equal access to education for homeless and low-income students. You will help to build the capacity of the homeless education donation program and develop a sustainable volunteer program that adequately meets the needs of these students. Other projects will include creating a low-barrier application for students who are homeless, low-income, or English language learners, and developing a ‘kiosk approach’ that makes resources available to families and students. Apply Today!

Additional Supports: Grocery Assistance; Gas Assistance; Connection to Local Housing Option

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Ability to work within a complex public education system; 
    • Collaboration with community partners;
    • Organization and development of systems.

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Browning

Community Description:

Sitting in the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the town of Browning is the largest community in the Blackfeet Nation. The home of Blackfeet Community College, each summer, Browning hosts North American Indian Days—one of the largest gatherings of U.S. and Canadian tribes. The celebration includes dancing, traditional games, a pow wow, Indian relay and rodeo. The town is also located a short drive from Glacier National Park.

Population: 1,018 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Blackfeet Community College

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022- August 31, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Blackfeet Community College provides postsecondary and higher education services to their students, as well as providing cultural, social, and recreational services to the community. In this position, you will mentor college students to be successful in their academic pursuits and future career goals. You will also provide college positive activities for community high school students, including FAFSA education events and campus tours. Additionally, you will promote students’ participation in Blackfeet cultural activities. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

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Butte

Community Description:

Filled with rich history and rusty mining machinery, Butte is a historical destination of Montana. The city is home to the Montana Technological University, and displays its history through attractions like the World Museum of Mining and the Copper King Mansion. Additionally, Butte is nearly encompassed by the public land of National Forests, including trails covering 3790 miles and other nearby areas of interest, such as the Lewis and Clark Caverns. The hometown of Evel Knieval and the final resting place of the labor activist Frank Little, Butte has had a long and fascinating history. Check out the Richest Hill Podcast from Montana Public Radio to learn more about this unique city.

Population: 34,494 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

MT Tech – Institute for Educational Opportunities (Butte Region)

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The Institute for Educational Opportunities at the Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) is a consortium of programs developed to provide K-12 students with the support they need to achieve success in higher education. Although based in Butte, this position may include travel to schools in regional communities, including  Anaconda, Ennis, Whitehall, and Boulder. In this position you will serve on part of a team of five full-time AmeriCorps members supported by eight college student AmeriCorps members. You will  provide one-on-one and small-group academic mentorship to high school students, helping them to apply for college, explore careers, and succeed in school. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

Additional Assistance: Montana Tech Gym Membership

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The Root & The Bloom Collective

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: July 5, 2022 – July 4, 2023 or August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The Root & The Bloom Collective is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the arts and culture programming provided by the Historic Clark Chateau. The Clark Chateau works collaboratively with local youth to create tangible projects that can be shared with the public, thereby building self-esteem and supporting self-guided expression. In this position you will develop an artists’ residency program at  the Jacobs House in Butte, design a program for students at the University of Montana Western School of Education to obtain student teaching credits through the Clark Chateau’s youth programs, and create a work study program that will allow students to support with arts and humanities programming at the Clark Chateau. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Non-profit management;
    • Grant writing and reporting;
    • Networking and recruiting artists!

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Dillon

Community Description:

Dillon is located in the south-western region of Montana in a sweeping valley into which the Ruby, Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers drain, and is home to University of Montana Western. The community is famous for being the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862. This historical town has several museums to look through, including the Beaverhead County Museum. Bannack State Park, just south of Dillon, offers a glimpse into the past.

 

Population: 3,880 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

University of Montana Western

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No

Position Summary: The University of Montana Western is an innovative institution offering comprehensive education opportunities to southwestern Montana. In this position, you will provide mentorship and coaching to low-income or first generation students to be successful in their academic pursuits and future career goals. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

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Glendive

Community Description:

Glendive is located in the eastern region of Montana along the Yellowstone River, and is home to Dawson Community College. The community is famous for its proximity to the impressive badlands area of the Makoshika State Park. Paleontology abounds in the area, and some of the great discoveries can be viewed at the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum.

Population: 4,873 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Dawson Community College – Dawson Promise

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Dawson Promise is a program at Dawson Community College aimed at helping unaccompanied youth, homeless youth, or youth aging out of the foster care system to obtain a two-year education without student debt. In this position, you will support the Dawson Promise program in recruiting and supporting a team of college AmeriCorps members to provide near-peer mentorship to low-income and first-generation high school students. You will provide academic mentorship to students, organize workshops on topics such as financial aid, college applications, etc., and implement community service projects. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

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Hamilton

Community Description:

The town of Hamilton is located in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana, and the Bitterroot National Forest lies nearby. The community is famous for the Daly Mansion, constructed in the 1800s as a home for the “Copper King” Marcus Daly. A center for the arts and recreation, Hamilton also boasts a number of breweries and eateries. The town is an hour drive from both the city of Missoula and the Idaho border.

Population: 4,659 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Cultivating Connections Montana

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Cultivating Connections is a nonprofit educational organization that provides real job skills in agriculture and home arts through internships, farm tours, and community supported agriculture (CSA) food shares. As an AmeriCorps member you will support the youth internship program by providing supportive leadership and collaborating to deliver markets, CSA food shares, and other events. You will also serve as a professional mentor for interns as you help them to turn their interests into a college and career plan. Additionally, you will perform community outreach and share about Cultivating Connection’s programs through newsletters, social media, etc. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

Additional Supports: Low-Cost Housing On-Site

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Havre

Community Description:

Located on the Montana Hi-line, just 45 miles from the Canadian border, the city of Havre is home to the Montana State University Northern. The Bear Paw Mountains extend from the great plains providing hiking and skiing opportunities, and the H. Earl Clark Museum offers insights into regional history and displays local dinosaur fossils. Every September the community celebrates Havre Festival Days to close out the summer.

Population: 9,362 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Montana State University Northern Teachers of Promise Pathways

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: July 5, 2022 – July 4, 2023 or August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Montana State University Northern provides comprehensive education opportunities in north-central Montana. In this position, you will support the Teachers of Promise Pathways (TOPP) initiative in an effort to help more high school students explore options for obtaining teaching degrees. This position will involve frequent regional travel as you coordinate with the TOPP director to develop relationships with high school administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, and students. You will also help to develop a program to connect participating students with mentors in order to provide them support while completing high school and transitioning to college. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Critical thinking and problem solving;
    • Teamwork and collaboration;
    • Written and oral communication;
    • Knowledge of education systems

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Opportunity Link, Inc.

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Opportunity Link seeks systemic solutions to reduce poverty and help the communities of Northcentral Montana achieve and sustain independence, prosperity and a better way of life. As an AmeriCorps member you will collaborate with Aaniiih Nakoda College and Stone Child College, as well as staff and community members on the Rocky Boy and Fort Belknap Indian Reservations to research and develop materials to offer a series of trainings designed to increase the capacity of current and potential local food growers to create an economically successful business through their agricultural activities. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Community organizing and outreach; 
    • Strong oral and written communication skills;
    • Extensive public speaking experience; 
    • Collaboration with teams;
    • Advance training development techniques.

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Helena

Community Description:

As the state capital, Helena offers grand architectural sights and a scenic view of the Rockies. As the home of both Helena College and Carroll College, the city’s educational opportunities are matched only by its opportunities of outdoor recreation. Twenty miles north in the enchanting Helena National Forest lie the Gates of the Mountains, where a hiker can follow the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, and, in the winter months, many visitors travel to the Great Divide Ski Area. The city itself has a happening downtown, a beautiful capitol building, and plenty of microbreweries and museums to explore.

Population: 32,091 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Helena College University of Montana Basic Needs Program

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: July 5, 2022 – July 4, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Description: Helena College University of Montana provides quality education opportunities to the diverse community of Helena. As an AmeriCorps VISTA, you will work with the Director of Student Life to research and improve the capacity of the college’s student basic needs program to address needs related to food and housing insecurity, childcare, hygiene items, and other support resources to assist low-income and underserved students. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving operation of the current campus pantry in partnership with the Department of Student Life and the Helena Food Share. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Project planning and development; 
    • Communication; 
    • Community outreach; 
    • Fundraising and financial planning!

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MT Tech – Institute for Educational Opportunities (Helena Region)

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The Institute for Educational Opportunities at the Montana Technological University (MT Tech) is a consortium of programs developed to provide K-12 students with the support they need to achieve success in higher education. Although based in Butte, the program operates a satellite program in Helena, MT. In this position you will serve on part of a team of five full-time AmeriCorps members supported by eight college student AmeriCorps members. You will  provide one-on-one and small-group academic mentorship to high school students at Helena High School and Capitol High School, helping them to apply for college, explore careers, and succeed in school. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

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Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE)

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: July 5, 2022 – July 4, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No

Position Summary: The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) is the central administrative unit of the Montana University System (MUS) and the Board of Regents. As an AmeriCorps member you will support growth of Montana 10, the system’s signature strategic initiative supporting low-income students in earning a college degree. Montana 10 offers students a set of ten strategies that address financial need, help students build academic momentum, and develop a sense of belonging in college and a purpose for their career. In its initial pilot cohort, the program is realizing dramatic, positive outcomes that have led the MUS to pursue expansion of the program. AmeriCorps service members will focus on researching and sharing best practices, supporting design and development of strategic communications, delivering education and training to campus staff and administrators, and enhancing college and university capacity to deliver the ten core supports that are part of Montana 10. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

  • Knowledge for student success;
  • Research and communication skills;
  • Strong data analysis skills.

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Missoula

Community Description:

At the center of five valleys and tucked between the snow-capped mountains of the northern Rockies lies the vibrant city of Missoula. Home to the University of Montana, Missoula hosts a range of arts, history, and culture opportunities. You can visit the Roxy Theater, catch a concert at the Kettlehouse, or go for a float on the Clark Fork River. Downtown you will find great places to eat and drink, and if you drive 15 minutes north, you will find yourself in the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area.

Population: 89,377 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Broader Impacts Group

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No

Position Summary: Broader Impacts Group works to increase STEM literacy and passion in Montana youth, with the ultimate goal of inspiring K-12 students to pursue higher education, especially at the University of Montana. In this position you will provide STEM-positive mentorship to high school students at Hellgate High School and Willard Alternative High School in Missoula, helping students to explore options for college degrees in STEM fields. You will also support in providing museum activities to youth and families at the spectrUM Discovery Area, housed at the Missoula Public Library. Additionally, you will participate in outreach activities to the EmPower Place at the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center, as well as in rural and tribal communities across the state. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

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International Rescue Committee

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. As an Americorps member, you will serve as a liaison between refugees and educational institutions from childcare up to college. You will also be a mentor, helping refugee students and their families to navigate the U.S. school system and explore opportunities for higher education and future careers. Most importantly, you will help young refugees to feel welcome and included in their new community. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

  • Education
  • Teaching/Tutoring
  • Youth Development
  • Team Work
  • Leadership

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Moving Mountains Foundation

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No 

Position Summary: Moving Mountains Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults living with developmental or acquired disabilities. In this position, you will implement in-service trainings to educate childcare providers about how to better serve children with disabilities, develop programs to engage high school student volunteers with the organization’s initiatives, and build upon relationships at the University of Montana to provide college students with opportunities to complete fieldwork related to disability services. You will also have opportunities to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the Moving Mountains Foundation by performing fundraising, marketing, and outreach activities. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Grant writing; 
    • Strong oral and written communication; 
    • Knowledge and experience in nonprofit management;
    • Enhancing fundraising implementation; 
    • Collaboration!

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University of Montana TRIO Upward Bound

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The TRIO Upward Bound program at the University of Montana serves students from the University of Montana, Hellgate High School, Big Sky High School, and Browning High School, helping them to develop the skills and motivation they will need for success in post-secondary education. In this position you will communicate with partner schools to identify participants for the Upward Bound program and conduct after-school mentorship sessions with high school students. You will also support in preparing and delivering the Upward Bound Summer Academy. Additionally, you will help to recruit and support a team of college AmeriCorps members to further expand the mentorship activities of the Upward Bound program. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

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WELL Women’s Business Center – Community Outreach Coordinator

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: July 5, 2022 – July 4, 2023 or August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No 

Position Summary: Funded in part by the Small Business Administration, the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (WELL) builds educational, experiential, and entrepreneurial programs that enable Montana women to create more equitable, prosperous, and collaborative futures for all. In this position, you will build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, key partners, and granting organizations. You will have the opportunity to perform outreach to underserved women, form connections with influential women in the community at conferences and meet-ups, perform event planning activities, and support fundraising and grant-writing initiatives. Apply Today!

Additional Supports: Grocery Assistance

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Community outreach development;
    • Marketing and public relations;
    • Nonprofit management, grant writing, and fundraising;
    • Event management, planning, and marketing. 

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WELL Women’s Business Center – Online Community Coordinator

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: July 5, 2022 – July 4, 2023 or August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No 

Position Summary: Funded in part by the Small Business Administration, the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership Lab (WELL) builds educational, experiential, and entrepreneurial programs that enable Montana women to create more equitable, prosperous, and collaborative futures for all. In this position, you will build capacity by assisting the WELL online community specialist in creating a robust and valuable online forum for women entrepreneurs. You will have opportunities to create online content, host virtual events, and support fundraising and grant writing initiatives. Apply Today!

Additional Supports: Grocery Assistance

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Online community management and development;
    • Digital marketing efforts;
    • Nonprofit management, grant writing, and fundraising;
    • Online event management, planning, and marketing. 

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Pablo

Community Description:

Pablo is located at the base of the Mission Mountains and serves as the headquarters of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes. The town is home to Salish Kootenai College, and is only 10 minutes from the Pablo National Wildlife Refuge, 15 minutes from Flathead Lake, and 30 minutes from the National Bison Range.

Population: 2,138 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Salish Kootenai College Upward Bound

Position Type: AmeriCorps College Coach

Service Commitment: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Upward Bound program is a federally funded TRIO program designed to provide low-income, first-generation high school students with the skills and motivation necessary for success in postsecondary education. As an AmeriCorps member, you will assist individual students and small groups in preparing for college. Your activities will include college application assistance, ACT preparation, and FAFSA support. Through one-on-one mentorship, you will help students succeed in their studies and prepare for the future. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain:

    • Education
    • Teaching/Tutoring
    • Youth Development
    • Team Work
    • Leadership

Additional Assistance: Connection to Low-Cost Community Housing

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Polson

Community Description:

Polson sits on the southern banks of Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states. Located on the lands of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Polson is a destination for tourism and a popular place to get Montana’s famous Flathead Cherries. Tha Pablo National Wildlife Refuge lies near to town, and the National Bison Range is a 40 minute drive. The city of Missoula is located a little over an hour south.

Population: 5,148 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Flathead Lakers

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: Since 1958, the mission of Flathead Lakers has been to protect clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a lasting quality of life in the Flathead watershed. As an AmeriCorps member, you will collaborate with a range of partners to develop strategic outreach and communications to encourage landscape and community resilience in the Flathead Watershed. The member will start by focusing on one priority topic that impacts the region’s low-income communities, using the Living in the Flathead Guide, a guide under development that will discuss issues and actions people can take to increase resilience and reduce risks of environmental degradation. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

  • Collaborative communication and outreach;
  • Climate resilience planning;
  • Communication of climate, landscape, and community resilience in conservative environments.

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Poplar

Community Description:

Poplar sits in the rolling hills of the northeastern corner of Montana.  Located on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, the town is home to Fort Peck Community College, and the Missouri River runs nearby. As the headquarters of the Fort Peck tribes, the town offers ample cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities. Just an hour from the town, you will find the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Population: 758 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

Fort Peck Tribes – Office of Environmental Protection

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? Yes

Driver’s License Required? Yes

Position Summary: The Office of Environmental Protection for the Fort Peck Tribes works to provide a better world for tomorrow by conserving the natural resources of the Fort Peck Reservation. As an AmeriCorps member, you will help to establish a climate resilience plan for the Tribes by community assessment activities and researching preparedness strategies. The resilience plan will enable communities to better respond to the impacts of climate change and to be better prepared for environmental disasters and environmental system shocks. Apply Today!

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

  • Community leadership
  • Public outreach and communications
  • Coalition building
  • Climate assessment

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Red Lodge

Community Description:

Red Lodge sits among the Beartooth Mountains, an hour south of Montana’s largest city, Billings. Red Lodge is known for its access to the Custer Gallatin National Forest, as well as its proximity to Yellowstone National Park. Not far from downtown is the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary where you visit rescued animals and learn more about the region’s wildlife. Rock Creek runs past town, offering opportunities to fly fish for rainbow and brown trout.

Population: 2,257 (Census)

*Available Positions Below*

City of Red Lodge

Position Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Service Commitment: August 15, 2022 – August 14, 2023

Car required? No

Driver’s License Required? No

Position Summary: The Planning and Zoning Division of the City of Red Lodge administers the city’s growth management program. As an AmeriCorps member you will serve at City Hall under the supervision of the city’s Planning Director in close partnership with the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation to perform an assessment of the Mountain Springs Villa low-income housing area. You will evaluate options to improve green infrastructure and engage in fundraising activities to implement identified infrastructure improvements. Apply Today!

Additional Supports: Grocery Assistance

Professional Skills You Will Gain: 

    • Strong oral and written communication; 
    • Grant writing and fundraising;
    • Community organization and outreach.

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