Montana Community Partnerships and Project Manager
About The Position
Better Together works to end the root causes of poverty, dependency, divorce and child abuse by leveraging the power of the local church to provide struggling families with supportive relationships and meaningful work. Once properly supported, families can achieve independence, stay together and thrive. Our organization is expanding its mission beyond Florida, launching its first initiative in Montana. We are seeking a dedicated and mission-aligned leader to help establish and grow this effort across the state. This role will focus on building strategic partnerships with local churches and employers to support individuals in their search for meaningful employment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in relationship-building, comfortable engaging with pastors and church leaders, and experienced in coordinating community-based initiatives. He or she should be a self-starter who thrives when challenged and is comfortable working remotely and finding creative solutions. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated leadership, communication and organization skills. He or she should be a self-starter who thrives when challenged and is comfortable working remotely and finding creative solutions. At Better Together, we are a mission-first team that shows up with purpose, humility, and grit. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we grow. If these values reflect who you are and how you work, you may be a great fit for our team.
Requirements
- applicant must live near or around Billings, Montana
- minimum of a high school diploma; associate degree preferred
- bilingual preferred
- This role requires working primarily in the community we serve, with a majority of time spent in the field engaging directly with partners, families and volunteers.
- A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required.
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for daily work-related travel.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary. Extended hours may be required for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters.
- Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate efforts and provide timely updates.
- Ensure accessibility during work hours and on-call shifts through a reliable phone.
- Demonstrate alignment with Better Together’s core values, including ownership, gratitude, love for others, and a partnership-oriented approach.
- Proficiency or ability to quickly learn the following platforms: Salesforce Zapier WordPress Basecamp
Responsibilities
- Recruit and onboard churches to partner and start a Jobs Ministry
- Build strong, lasting relationships with pastors and church leaders
- Equip churches to mobilize volunteers and connect with families
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses
- Secure employer participation for job fairs across Montana
- Promote Better Jobs as a win-win for both employers and job seekers
- Help lead church partner trainings and provide ongoing coaching
- Provide tools, resources, and encouragement to volunteers and church leaders
- Ensure churches are prepared to deliver excellent, impactful Job Fairs
- Oversee planning and logistics for multiple job fairs
- Coordinate with churches, employers, and volunteers for seamless execution
- Track outcomes, collect stories, and report on impact
Benefits
- Medical (99% employer paid, employee only)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time off
- Retirement Savings Plan with 50/50 employer match up to 6%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
