Community ORGANIZING FELLOWSHIP & Internship

FROM THEORY TO ACTION: BUILD POWER IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

About our program: Forward Montana seeks four part-time Fellows – one in each community in Billings, Bozeman, the Flathead Valley, and Missoula – to grow skills in community organizing and learn about other areas of advocacy nonprofits such as development (fundraising), operations and communications

The ideal fellow is someone who is passionate about political organizing and Montana! Fellows must have completed a Forward Montana summer or fall internship (formerly fellowship) and must be passionate about political engagement in Montana. Haven’t completed a previous summer or fall internship? Apply to complete the Summer or Fall Internship in 2026

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The application will close April 3rd, 2026 with a priority deadline of March 30th, 2026. The start date will be April 20th, 2026.

Specifics:

This position pays $20/hour
This fellowship is a part-time, minimum 20 hours per week position with the possibility to work up to 25 hours per week. The exact number of hours will be determined during the interview process.
We will be running this fellowship from April 20th – December 18th:
- You must be comfortable working unconventional hours — including nights and weekends
- This position includes both in-person and virtual components
- You must be comfortable being managed and building relationships with our statewide team remotely

Apply Here

frequently asked questions

Who is this fellowship for?

We’ll be hiring in Billings, Bozeman, Flathead Valley and Missoula, so you must be able to get to events, shifts and meetings in the community you are applying to.
This fellowship is for folks who are older than 18 AND have completed a previous fellowship or internship. If you are in high school, we recommend starting with our High School Fellowship Program

Is the fellowship a paid position?

YES! Fellows will be paid $20/hr

What does the fellowship entail?

Direct Management: Management experience is invaluable and also difficult to come by! This fellowship will jumpstart that experience and you’ll be supported the whole way. Fellows will each directly manage a summer and fall cohort of 1-2 interns after completing a 4 week internal management course which will set you up with tools, resources and skills to succeed!
Community Building: Each fellow will be responsible for engaging with current volunteers and bringing new volunteers into FMT’s work throughout the internship. This could look like helping out a new volunteer on their first voter registration or canvassing shift, having a one-on-one conversation with someone new to the Forward Montana circle or attending a partner event as support!
Event Planning & Support: Each community will hold several events throughout the year. Fellows will not only support the planning, recruitment and execution of these events but will also lead on 2 community events that they want to try out!
Department Project Support: Forward Montana couldn’t do the work we do without the skilled staff we have in our Operations, Development (fundraising) and Communications departments! Throughout the year, fellows will rotate amongst departments to support 3 separate projects across these departments to learn more about the work and maybe find a new interest while we’re at it!

What are the logistics?

Have a schedule capacity to consistently work a minimum of 20 hours a week on a mostly-flexible schedule through the entirety of the fellowship.

Fellows must have access to reliable transportation in Billings, Bozeman, the Flathead Valley, or Missoula and be able to attend events, voter registration shifts, and other required aspects of the fellowship
This fellowship is a part-time, minimum 20 hours per week position with the possibility to work up to 25 hours per week. The exact number of hours will be determined during the interview process.
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
You must be comfortable being managed and building relationships with our statewide team remotely

What does the application process look like?

The application is an online form that you’ll need to submit all at once. If you don’t have regular access to the internet, please let us know and we can provide a paper application.
The Senior Organizing Manager in each region will review applications and reach out for an interview via Zoom.

Still have questions/want to know more?

If you have any questions or need support, please email us at hello@forwardmontana.org

Can’t commit to the fellowship but still want to be involved?

That’s OK! There are plenty of opportunities to get involved at Forward Montana. Check out our volunteer opportunities here!