MCNCE VISTA- Link Local Food Systems Coordinator

MCNCE VISTA
- Opportunity Link Local Food Systems Coordinator

Opportunity Link, a non‑profit based in Havre, MT, partners with Aaniih Nakoda College to increase the capacity of local food growers and traditional food systems in the Rocky Boy and Fort Belknap communities. The goal is to break the cycle of poverty by promoting value‑added food products as an economic opportunity for low‑income individuals. The VISTA member will support this mission by assessing barriers to commercialization, developing culturally appropriate workshops, and leading outreach campaigns to elevate food production as a viable livelihood.

After orientation, the VISTA member will:

• Communicate with project partners (local nonprofits, Montana State University Northern, Aaniiih Nakoda College, Stone Child College, and agricultural businesses).
• Create a series of culturally appropriate workshops on growing and producing local and traditional foods across the Fort Belknap and Rocky Boy Reservations.
• Develop training modules tailored to identified needs.
• Work with partners to build capacity for food‑producing operations, enabling a stable income source for local farmers.
• Lead an awareness campaign to promote food production as an economic opportunity in the broader community.

• Relocation allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service, or choice of education award or end‑of‑service stipend
• Living allowance
• Health coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training

Health benefits
:
For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

• Education
• Community Outreach
• Environment
• Community and Economic Development
• Tribal

• Fundraising / Grant Writing
• Computers / Technology
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Community Organization
• Writing / Editing
• Communications

Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA

Program: MCNCE VISTA – Opportunity Link Local Food Systems Coordinator

Program Start/End Date: 04/06/2026 – 04/05/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education Level: Some college

Age Requirement: Minimum 18

Program Locations: Montana

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 12/15/2025 to 03/06/2026

DANIEL CORRADINI
32 Campus Dr
Missoula, MT 59812
406‑243‑5458
corradini
mtengage.org