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Program Director

Position overview

Families for a Livable Climate (FLC) is hiring a Program Director to lead our core programs, community engagement, and movement-building efforts across Montana.

This is a senior-level leadership position responsible for translating strategic priorities into impactful, community-based programs that support volunteers, build partnerships, and create opportunities for people to engage in meaningful climate action.

The Program Director works closely with the Executive Director, practicum student(s), volunteers, and partners to grow FLC’s reach and deepen its impact across the state.

Position Details

  • 32 hours per week

  • Starting pay: $28/hour

  • Benefits: Paid Time Off, monthly health & wellness stipend, phone stipend

  • Location: Hybrid, based in Montana (preference for those based in or with strong relationships in the Flathead Valley, Bitterroot Valley, Missoula area, Helena area, or Bozeman area)

Deadline to apply: June 12, 2026

This position requires regular travel within Montana, as well as evening and occasional weekend work to support community events and programming.

Primary Responsibilities

The Program Director’s work is divided across three main areas:

1. Program Leadership, Strategy & Implementation (50%)

  • Lead educational programs, workshops, and trainings

  • Implement FLC’s strategic plan

  • Develop systems to track impact and effectiveness

  • Help shape organizational direction and priorities

2. Community Engagement & Movement Building (30%)

  • Support volunteer Working Groups and Core Team

  • Recruit and develop volunteer leaders

  • Build partnerships and coalitions across Montana

  • Support outreach and event promotion

3. Nonprofit Administration, Development & Team Support (20%)

  • Supervise practicum students and interns

  • Assist with grant writing and reporting

  • Support budgeting and administrative systems

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone with:

  • 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit program management, community organizing, education, or related fields

  • Strong leadership, initiative, and strategic thinking skills

  • Experience translating ideas into concrete programs and measurable outcomes

  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building abilities

  • A passion for climate action and community-based change

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please review the full job description here, then email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position, your relevant experience, and how you approach systems thinking and program development to jobs@livableclimate.org by June 12, 2026.

Applicants must be based in Montana. We welcome applications from anywhere in the state, with a preference for candidates who live or have strong relationships in the Flathead Valley, Bitterroot Valley, Missoula area, Helena area, or Bozeman area. Families for a Livable Climate is headquartered in Missoula, and regular travel across Montana is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Families for a Livable Climate is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Families for a Livable Climate is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. If you believe you are a strong fit for this role but don’t meet every requirement listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we believe that diversity strengthens our organization and our work.

ABOUT FAMILIES FOR A LIVABLE CLIMATE

Families for a Livable Climate (FLC) creates community for climate action in Montana by equipping families of all kinds with the tools, relationships, and support they need to engage in meaningful, community-powered climate solutions. Through climate communication, leadership development, and movement-building, we support people in moving from concern to action while fostering belonging, resilience, and collective impact. We envision an equitable and vibrant Montana, where families of all kinds advocate for resilient and connected communities, working together across differences to address the climate crisis, and create durable solutions.

WHY FAMILIES?

We believe that lasting climate action begins with relationships. By creating welcoming, multigenerational spaces where people can connect across differences, share their stories, and build skills together, we help Montanans discover their collective power and take action in their communities.

We define “families” in the broadest sense: Any group of people joined together in relationship. Relationships are at the heart of families and communities, and they are the foundation of our work as climate advocates, organizers, and community-builders. We believe that when people feel connected, supported, and part of something bigger than themselves, they are far more likely to take meaningful and sustained action.

At Families for a Livable Climate, we don’t just organize for families, we strive to be one: a welcoming, joyful, and multigenerational community rooted in care, belonging, and collective action.