Central Local Food Coordinator

*Applicants must be based in the Helena Valley or Great Falls area.

Local Food Coordinators are dynamic individuals, enthusiastic about supporting the success of local food systems and local food businesses in their region, and comfortable with public speaking and presentations. Their core focus is to build engagement with individuals and enterprises in their region and to develop sales leads for the Sales Manager to close. A successful Local Food Coordinator has strong communication and relationship-building skills, excellent attention to detail, is driven, self-motivated, and eager to help Montana’s purpose-driven food and farming businesses grow thanks to Abundant Montana’s marketing services. They know how to listen, build connections, communicate value, and get buy-in.

Director of Philanthropy

AERO and Abundant Montana are hiring a Director of Philanthropy to lead the fundraising efforts of our organization as we celebrate our 50th anniversary and embark on a 10-year strategic initiative to grow a resilient and reliable Montana food system for all Montanans.

This is a chance to help take our legacy organization to the next level as we draw in a broader, more diverse public into vital conversations and collaborative engagement focused on stewarding Montana-grown, health-giving food resources for the future health and well-being of Montana’s citizens, families, and communities.

The Director of Philanthropy is a key member of the organization’s leadership, overseeing all the fundraising activities that support programming in our three focus areas of (1) building consumer demand for MT-grown foods; (2) building MT market channels for MT producers, and (3) building community knowledge, resources, and networks. The position works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors Fundraising Task Force.

The ideal candidate is a high-performing individual with a thorough understanding of a wide range of fundraising techniques; deep regard for the Montana values of stewardship, reciprocity, and kindness; an appreciation for the value of strong, food- and nutrition-secure communities; and experience advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion within fundraising principles.