“You can't fight these big fights on your own. You need to work with others, and you need others if you're going to take care of the places that you love.” -Jeanie Alderson, Northern Plains Chair ’19-‘21

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING AND CAMPAIGNS

Northern Plains seeks a Deputy Director of Organizing and Campaigns 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.

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.   

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 team 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;
• Participate in grassroots fundraising efforts;
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing;
• Recruit new members to Northern Plains;
• Uphold our member-led model of grassroots and democratic decision-making;
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture.

WHO YOU ARE

• 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;
• You embrace Northern Plains’ mission, issues, and values;
• An effective communicator who builds trust across diverse relationships;
• You’re capable of working collaboratively with teams of both staff and member leaders;
• You are open to evaluation and direction from your supervisor and peers; and
• You have the flexibility to travel and be away overnight.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment and independence.

Also Helpful:

• Credible experience in grassroots organizing with a track record in base-building, leadership development, and campaign execution;
• Familiarity with environmental and agricultural issues;
• Familiarity with broader movements for social, economic, and environmental justice;
• Familiarity with Montana’s past and present political landscape.

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 $65,000 to $70,000, depending on relevant professional experience.  Employees earn 20 paid vacation days, 13 paid holidays, and 12 days of paid sick and personal leave.  The Northern Plains office is closed for the week between Christmas Eve through New Years Day. In addition, we offer health insurance, a retirement plan, an employer paid cell phone plan, paid parental leave, and a sabbatical program.  

This is a full-time, permanent position.