Great Falls is often referred to as Montana’s basecamp with just over 60,000 people it is centrally located and home to an international airport. The city is halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, nestled in between 4 mountain ranges, 3 rivers, 2 wilderness areas and 1 wildlife refuge, adventure is easily accessible in every direction. Stretch your legs on the picturesque 53 miles of trail that run along the famed Missouri River flowing right through town.

The Montana Farmer’s Union is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the agricultural way of life. One of the three pillars of MFU is Education. This member will focus on developing the youth education programs that MFU is able to provide. One of their main duties will be to assist in the creation of a garden to be utilized at summer camp. This position will be about 70% in the field and 30% in an office environment. Transportation or mileage reimbursement for program activities, Per diem, and hotel fees will be provided as funding permits.

Essential Functions and responsibilities:

• Create educational materials to distribute statewide
• Attend county events, county extension meetings and grower meetings
• Help establish a garden at the MFU summer camp facility
• Provide Ag focused lessons to youth throughout the summer
• Attendance to mandatory trainings (Orientation, Symposium, mid-service training and end of service training)
• Participation in evaluation and reporting (monthly reporting, bi-weekly timesheet submission and monthly check-in calls)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• A bachelor’s degree or related experience
• Ability to drive and valid driver’s license
• public speaking and communication
• direct education experience is a plus

Understanding or willingness to learn about agriculture in Montana