Careers and Volunteering Opportunities
Board Treasurer (Volunteer)
Front Step Community Land Trust is looking for its next Board Treasurer!
Help us build community power, thriving neighborhoods, and affordable homes by joining our dynamic and passionate Board of Directors.
About Front Step: Front Step is a community advocacy organization and developer of permanently affordable housing. Our staff and board are Missoulians dedicated to working alongside neighbors to build communities that are healthy, vibrant, and engaged. We demolish walls that restrict wealth to the few and use the community land trust model, housing co-ops, and deed restrictions to make permanently affordable homeownership attainable for all. We push for equitable city policies and zoning changes that mend the rifts created by gentrification and displacement. We open doors to each other, honoring the Missoulians who’ve built their lives here—and making room for the ones on their way.
About the role: The Board Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee, which has the following responsibilities:
Performing regular in-depth reviews of the organization’s financial activity;
Overseeing the development of the annual budget;
Reviewing staff compensation and benefits;
Ensuring all financial disclosures and tax filings are reported;
Determining the allocation of investment deposits; and
Providing prior approval of expenses over $10,000 by the Executive Director and acting as designated signer on Front Step's bank accounts.
About the commitment:
One 2-hour board meeting 1x/month
One 1-hour Finance committee meeting 1x/month
One 1-hour Executive committee meeting quarterly
Board members spend up to 4 hours per month on duties outside of regular meetings and to review reports and board materials in advance of meetings.
About the term: The Board Treasurer term will begin in March and is a three-year term ending in April 2029. If desired, the Treasurer can apply to serve another 3-year term upon completion of the first term.
Who we're looking for: The Board Treasurer must be based in Missoula, Montana, and should bring experience in business, finance, and/or accounting and a strong interest in volunteering their skills to support a community-based housing nonprofit.
How to express interest: Fill out the application. Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director and Governance Committee board members on a rolling basis.
Want to get to know our organization and needs better before submitting your application? Reach out to our Executive Director: brittany@frontstepclt.org
Board Member (Community Land Trust homeowner or co-op shareholder)
Front Step Community Land Trust is looking for a Board Member!
Help us build community power, thriving neighborhoods, and affordable homes by joining our dynamic and passionate Board of Directors.
One-third of our board is reserved for community land trust homeowners and co-op shareholders. This seat must be filled by someone who meets these requirements.
About Front Step: Front Step is a community advocacy organization and developer of permanently affordable housing. Our staff and board are Missoulians dedicated to working alongside neighbors to build communities that are healthy, vibrant, and engaged. We demolish walls that restrict wealth to the few and use the community land trust model, housing co-ops, and deed restrictions to make permanently affordable homeownership attainable for all. We push for equitable city policies and zoning changes that mend the rifts created by gentrification and displacement. We open doors to each other, honoring the Missoulians who’ve built their lives here—and making room for the ones on their way.
About the role: The Front Step Board of Directors work with staff to set and guide strategic direction and ensure good organizational governance.
About the commitment:
Three-year term: April 2026-April 2029, with option to renew
One 2-hour board meeting once per month
One 1-hour committee meeting once per month
Board members spend up to 4 hours per month on duties outside of regular meetings and to review reports and board materials in advance of meetings.
About the term: The Board Member term will begin in April and is a three-year term ending in April 2029. If desired, the Board Member can apply to serve another 3-year term upon completion of the first term.
Who we're looking for: The Board Member must be based in Missoula, Montana, and should bring experience or interest in housing development, nonprofit governance, and/or strategic visioning and a strong desire to volunteer their skills to support a community-based housing nonprofit.
How to express interest: Fill out the application. Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director and Governance Committee board members on a rolling basis.
Want to get to know our organization and needs better before submitting your application? Reach out to our Executive Director: brittany@frontstepclt.org
