FMT seeks two part-time (10 hrs/week) fellows in Bozeman to support voter registration, Get Out The Vote efforts, and event planning! Fellows will have the opportunity to connect with other FMT fellows and staff across the state, learn about youth organizing, and engage in DEIJ sessions.

The ideal fellow is someone who is passionate about political organizing and Montana! Fellows should have the ability to attend and engage thoughtfully in classes and DEIJ sessions, and work to support their community. In addition, fellows will build connections within their communities, help current and future voters, and must be passionate about political engagement in Montana.

Who We Are

Forward Montana, founded in 2004, is the state's largest youth-led, youth-focused civic engagement organization. We strive to transform government and communities to be just, sustainable, and equitable while working toward a future where Montana celebrates and reflects the diversity of our generation. We support young people to build power with and for each other to create lasting change.

What You’ll Do

Every fellow will support and engage in each of these areas throughout the fall under the supervision of their local field manager.

• Weekly Classes : Each week on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm there will be a required class. These sessions will cover a variety of aspects of organizing, and fellows will be able to engage with the presenters and apply their learning to their work in the fellowship.

• Immersive DEIJ Sessions : Fellows will have an assigned DEIJ reading to complete each week, and then will connect with another fellow from around the state to discuss the readings. There are also three required DEIJ sessions that will be led by a Montana based consultant.

• Voter Registration : This is a large part of what fall fellows will be doing for the first half of the program! We will be out in our communities at events, farmer’s markets, concerts, and other places helping to make sure our communities are registered to vote!

• Get Out the Vote (GOTV): Fall fellows will be focusing on GOTV during Montana’s municipal elections! We will work to educate our community members about the upcoming election and remind them to show up to vote through canvassing and phone calls.

• Community Building : Each fellow will be responsible for engaging with current volunteers and bringing new volunteers into FMT’s work throughout the fall. This could look like helping out a new volunteer on their first voter registration shift, helping out a new volunteer on their first canvassing shift or meeting with a potential volunteer.

• Event Support: Each community will hold several events throughout the Fall and fellows will support in the planning, recruitment, and running of these events.

Must-Haves

• Actively Anti-Racist: You are committed to actively contributing to a more equitable and inclusive FMT by facilitating conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice with interns, members, and within the staff. You’re committed to amplifying community voices to advocate for a more progressive, just community. You recognize how your identities show up in work and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.

• **Creativity & Innovation: **You’re flexible, adaptable, and willing to try new things. You’re down to wear a costume, not afraid to talk to strangers, can conduct fieldwork for up to 8 hours at a time, hand out stickers that say ‘Give a Shit’, and are committed to finding ways to make new connections.

• **Flexibility & Adaptability: **You are able to shift quickly to meet the needs of the ever-changing political world, and work to implement the changes. You have a history of going with the flow and being able to adapt quickly to change.

Experience in fieldwork (voter registration, canvassing or community building) is not required but the drive and motivation to learn is required!

What Else You Should Know

Forward Montana is an equal-opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our issues and work. We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ2S+ people, women, and people with disabilities to apply.

Logistics

• Fellows must have access to reliable transportation in Billings, Bozeman, or Missoula and be able to attend events, voter registration shifts, and other required aspects of the fellowship

• This fellowship is a part-time 10 hour per week position

• You must be comfortable working unconventional hours-- including nights and weekends

• You’re comfortable conducting fieldwork for up to 6-8 hours at a time in all weather conditions

• This position includes both in-person and virtual components based on public health guidance around COVID-19

• You must be comfortable being managed and building relationships with our statewide team remotely

This position pays $15 per hour for 10 hours per week. Forward Montana also offers the following benefits:

• Leadership development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

To apply, click Apply For This Position and answer the short questions. Uploading a resume is optional (though highly encouraged)! Haven’t made one before? No sweat! List anything you think is important for us to know in a 1 page document - job and volunteer experience, education, skills, leadership roles, and any other accomplishments you want to share! Be sure to include any experience you have related to organizing, advocacy, or campaigns! For first-time resume building tips, watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRTs4HsICI8 )

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through August 21st, 2023 , with a priority application deadline of August 7th, 2023, and the start date will be August 28th, 2023.