Position Announcement: State-Tribal Policy Outreach Coordinator

Apr 08, 2019

Organizational, Project, and Position Background Founded in 2008, the mission of the Montana Budget and Policy Center (MBPC) is to advance responsible tax, budget, and economic policies through credible research and analysis in order to promote opportunity and fairness for all Montanans. In 2011, MBPC established a special focus on State-Tribal policy to promote sound fiscal and budget policy that can help reverse the history of economic injustice that has led many American Indians to unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, and poor health. Our work aims to inform policymakers on how tax and budget choices affect Indian Country, and to increase participation among American Indians in advocacy for sufficient investment in the state budget. As a part of this effort, MBPC is opening a new position – State-Tribal Policy Outreach Coordinator - to conduct outreach to tribal communities and coordinate efforts on the state fiscal issues and policies that have an impact on Indian Country in Montana. Duties and Responsibilities The State-Tribal Policy Outreach Coordinator reports to the State-Tribal Policy Analyst. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not be limited to: Required Experience and Education The right candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: Position Details The ideal candidate will work full-time and be based in Helena or Missoula. However, a truly outstanding candidate who is based elsewhere in Montana will be considered. Montana Budget and Policy Center provides competitive salary and benefit packages within the nonprofit sector, including health, retirement, and leave benefits. A printable version of the job description can be found here. To Apply: To apply, submit a cover letter and resume by email (preferred) or mail to: pparish@montanabudget.org -or- Montana Budget and Policy Center 15 West 6TH Street. 3E Helena, MT 59601 The position is open until filled. Initial application review will include all applications received by May 17. MBPC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, and any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.
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MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.