Soil Health Organizer – Northern Plains Resource Council

Last Updated On: May 7th, 2026 at 07:38PM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
220 S. 27th Street
Billings, Montana, 59101

Primary Contact: Caitlin Cromwell
Primary Phone:
    Type: Office
    Number: 4062481154
    Email: hiring@northernplains.org

Website: https://northernplains.org/soil-health-organizer/

Internship information

General Farm Description: 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 over 50 years, Northern Plains Resource Council has helped Montanans organize to protect water quality, family farms and ranches, and our unique quality of life.

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: 15-Oct-25
Internship Ends: None
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 20-Sep-25
Minimum Length of Stay: N/A

Internship Details:

“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 Soil Health Organizer who will organize farmers, ranchers, and Northern Plains members to build power on soil health and related ag issues. This role also organizes Northern Plains’ local chapter in Carbon County, Carbon County Resource Council. In this role, you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of people, and you’ll make change happen at the grassroots level.

LOCATION: This position is based in Billings, Montana. We also welcome applicants who are based in and prefer to remain in Carbon County, Montana. This is an in-person position for individuals based in Billings but comes with flexible working arrangements.

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 and work with members from all over the state.

 WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop the organizing skills, leadership, and commitment of members and leaders across our base;
• Work with members and leaders to build and execute strategic campaigns on soil health and other issues impacting agricultural producers;
• Serve as the lead organizer for Carbon County Resource Council, Northern Plains’ chapter in Carbon County;
• Work with members and leaders in Carbon County to build power locally and advance strategic campaigns on issues impacting Carbon County residents;
• Build strong relationships with producers, businesses, and governmental agencies to identify ongoing and emerging needs of producers and connect across sectors;
• Participate in grassroots fundraising efforts;
• Plan effective meetings, organizing actions, and events;
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing;
• Recruit new members to Northern Plains;
• Uphold our member-led model of grassroots and democratic decision-making.

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.

Educational Opportunities: Significant on-the-job training and professional development opportunities

Skills Desired: WHO YOU ARE You have a relationship to, familiarity with, or interest in soil health or agriculture; Commitment to building the power of regular people through member-led, grassroots community organizing; Commitment to or comfort with Northern Plains’ issues and values; Strong communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with people from a wide range of backgrounds and personalities; Highly motivated, proactive work style with excellent organizational skills and follow through; Ability to work collaboratively with teams of both staff and member leaders; Ability to travel and be away overnight; Embraces Northern Plains’ mission. 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. Also helpful: Familiarity with environmental issues; Familiarity with broader movements for social, economic, and environmental justice

Meals: No

Stipend: 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 starts at $46,000. 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.

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email