Position Announcement: Legislative Aide

Nov 03, 2022

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing responsible tax, budget, and economic policies through credible research and analysis in order to promote opportunity and fairness for all Montanans. We work on a range of social and economic justice issues, including access to quality health care, criminal legal reform, affordable housing, access to child care and early childhood education, and investment in public education.

MBPC is seeking legislative aides for the 2023 Legislative Session and to support our children’s well-being advocacy work during the concurrent North Dakota and South Dakota Legislative Sessions. Positions will be full-time and temporary, starting in late December 2022 and running through the end of April or May 2023. Legislative aides will provide support to the entire MBPC team during the session. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with perseverance in the face of challenging and often fast-paced work. MBPC is dedicated to racial and social justice and creating a state where everyone has what they need to live their best lives. Legislative aides must be equally passionate. These positions are a great opportunity to build skills and knowledge about the legislative process, state budget, public policy, and communications.

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Education

To Apply: Send an email with attached resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position to: rbender@montanabudget.org. Applications will be ongoing until the positions are filled.

These positions are full-time and temporary. Salary will be $2,500 per month. Aides will have access to health care coverage.

MBPC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities, constituencies, and identities, including but not limited to people of all ethnic/racial backgrounds, people of all gender identities/gender expressions, people with disabilities, individuals living on low incomes, and LGBTQ+ persons.

Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.