Position Type: AmeriCorps State
Service Commitment: September 2, 2026 – July 16, 2027
Final Application Deadline: August 20, 2026
Car required? Recommended
Driver’s License Required? Yes
Position Summary:
It is the vision of Blackfeet Community College to strengthen and enrich our Blackfeet Nation and universal community through quality education integrating the Nii-tsi-ta-pi World of Knowledge. Our purpose at Blackfeet Community College is to provide the Blackfeet Nation and our “universal community” access to quality educational programs that prepare students for achievement in higher education, meaningful employment, basic skills instruction, and community education, while integrating the Blackfeet culture and language.
The AmeriCorps member will serve at Blackfeet Community College to support student success initiatives, strengthen campus and community engagement, and assist with programs that address barriers to student retention and completion. This position emphasizes service, leadership development, and cultural respect while supporting Native students and the broader Blackfeet community.
The member will serve students through face-to-face outreach, one-on-one support, and hands-on program facilitation. They will assist students accessing basic needs services, including the food pantry, emergency assistance, and transportation resources, and connect students to academic, career, and personal support services on campus. The member will conduct outreach to first-year students to support their transition, belonging, and retention, identifying barriers and linking them to appropriate resources.
The member will plan and lead student workshops, cultural activities, wellness events, and community service projects. They will recruit and participate alongside students in volunteer and civic engagement opportunities. The member will track student interactions, program participation, and outcomes. All work will be carried out in direct engagement with students, elders, and community partners in a manner that respects and reflects Blackfeet cultural traditions and community values.
Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) serves as the intermediary for this project. MCNCE is a coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to fostering civic engagement, service learning, and volunteerism across Montana. Led by CEOs from participating institutions, MCNCE works to improve community life and educate students on civic and social responsibility, preparing them to be thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged leaders.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with students, youth or community programs
- Familiarity with Blackfeet community and tribal cultural
- Interest in education, social services, leadership, or non profit work
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (Associates degree or some college preferred)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations, including Native American students
- Dependable, professional, and service oriented
Benefits Include:
- $21,680 Living Allowance (11 Months) = $963.55 bi-weekly
- $7,395 Education Award
- Relocation Allowance
- Health Insurance
- Food assistance
- Trainings available through UM Office of Sustainability
- Personal & Medical Leave
- Eligible for Federal Loan Deferment
- University of Montana access & resources
- Access to regular professional trainings through MCNCE & University of Montana & National/Statewide partners
Professional Skills You Will Gain
- Relationship building with diverse student populations
- Peer support and active listening
- Food pantry/resource center operations
- SNAP training
- Event planning and coordination
- Educational Sessions/ Workshop facilitations
- Volunteer management and engagement
- Leadership development
- Campus and community partnership development
- Regularly leading service opportunities for students
- Civic reflection training and facilitation
- Taking ownership of projects
- and many more…