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 Good Neighbor Agreement Coordinator who will provide key operational and administrative support for a landmark agreement between community members impacted by mining operations and industry. The GNA Coordinator also supports the grassroots organizing of Northern Plains’ local affiliates in Stillwater and Sweet Grass Counties.

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 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 also welcome applicants who are based in and prefer to remain in Stillwater or Sweet Grass Counties, Montana. Individuals based in Stillwater or Sweet Grass Counties would be expected to work from our Billings office 1-2 days each week.

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

Provide administrative and logistical support for the day-to-day implementation of a nationally recognized Good Neighbor Agreement;
Plan and manage logistics for GNA meetings, including scheduling, materials, technology, food, and virtual facilitation;
Take detailed notes, track decisions, and produce clear, accurate meeting summaries and records;
Maintain organized systems for documents, transcripts, and reports;
Track action items, timelines, and deliverables across the work of the Agreement;
Manage financial tracking and monthly reporting for GNA-related expenses and reimbursements;
Write and compile regular reports, summaries, and communications for internal and external audiences;
Coordinate logistics and participation for site visits, inspections, and technical activities;
Support two local affiliates (in Stillwater and Sweetgrass Counties) with meeting planning, communications, event coordination, and local campaigns;
Build relationships with local members, and help recruit and develop grassroots leaders.

WHO YOU ARE

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and systems-minded – you’re a strong manager of time and you excel at keeping things on track;
Skilled at managing logistics and juggling multiple priorities without dropping details;
A clear and reliable communicator, especially in writing (notes, summaries, reports, emails);
Self-directed and dependable, with strong follow-through and time management;
Able to handle complex processes, timelines, and documentation with accuracy;
Tech-comfortable (e.g., Zoom, shared drives, databases, spreadsheets, document management);
Professional and composed in structured, multi-stakeholder environments;
Interested in understanding mining or technical issues;
Interested in community organizing, environmental issues, or rural communities;
Based in or willing to travel regularly within Stillwater and Sweet Grass Counties;
Experience in administration, project coordination, financial reporting, or similar work is a plus.

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 $46,000 to $51,000, 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 and is represented by Teamsters Local 190 and its terms and conditions are subject to negotiation between Northern Plains and the Union

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.