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<a href="https://www.ncat.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" id="OWA424f30aa-81f4-ed01-df55-9976ddf945d5" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="linkonly">The
National Center for Appropriate Technology</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>(NCAT), along with project partners<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a href="https://growmt.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" id="OWAb73e5c08-112a-c6e7-2e12-2d14249fd520" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">Grow
Montana Food Policy Coalition</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>(GMT), and<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a href="https://www.montana.edu/teamnutrition/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" id="OWA1f175feb-bb93-92c2-dbdf-a4b579569d0a" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">Montana
Team Nutrition</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>(MTN) are seeking a contractor to assist in guiding a project to increase their shared understanding of current food sovereignty and state-policy initiatives led by Montana tribal communities as well as
gauge interest in the<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a href="https://mtharvestofthemonth.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" id="OWAb12e46f2-52a4-2c12-1301-f792d36726d3" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">Montana
Harvest of the Month</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>(HOM) program in Montana Native communities. The project will be directed by a steering committee made up of statewide tribal stakeholders, GMT members, HOM Advisory Team members, and the contractor.
Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.</p>
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This project will be completed through listening sessions & interviews utilizing a facilitation guide developed by the steering committee. Listening session leaders will be hired to conduct the meetings, ideally one from each of the following communities:</p>
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Flathead Reservation (Pablo) – Salish, Pend d’Orielle, and Kootenai tribes</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Blackfeet Reservation (Browning) – Blackfeet tribe</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Rocky Boy’s Reservation (Rocky Boy Agency) – Chippewa Cree tribe</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Fort Belknap Reservation (Ft. Belknap) – Gros Ventre and Assiniboine tribe</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Fort Peck Reservation (Poplar) – Assiniboine and Sioux tribes</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Northern Cheyenne Reservation (Lame Deer) – Northern Cheyenne tribe</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Crow Reservation (Crow Agency) – Crow tribe</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Little Shell Chippewa Tribal Capital (landless, but headquartered in Cascade County) – Little Shell Band of Chippewa</li></ol>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">Project Goal –<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></strong>The goals of the project are to:</p>
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To understand what food sovereignty and policy issues tribal communities are working on.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
To learn how GMT can build and strengthen trust and relationships with tribal communities and their food sovereignty efforts and assist and engage in advocacy related to these efforts.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
To learn if Montana Native Communities are interested in using the HOM program to showcase Native foods, culture, history, and knowledge, and determine how to best structure the program.</li></ul>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">Deliverables:</strong></p>
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Assist with the recruitment of listening session leaders and statewide tribal stakeholders.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Provide guidance in developing listening session structure, a facilitator guide, and listening session questions.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Provide the session leaders with facilitator training and familiarize them with the goals of the project.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Be the primary point of contact and liaison for state partners, session leaders, and project coordinators. This will include scheduling between partners, providing support and guidance to session leaders and communicating any needs and providing progress reports
(verbal and written) with NCAT and Grow MT.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Attend and contribute to facilitation of virtual monthly steering committee meetings between project partners.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Assist with developing a note taking structure for listening sessions that will foster consistency among sessions.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Attend two in-person listening sessions.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Organize the information collected from the listening sessions.</li></ul>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">Location:<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></strong>Remote within Montana.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">Compensation</strong>: $10,000 – includes all costs associated with travel. Travel to two listening sessions
is required.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">Period of Performance:</strong><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>Project will begin in August 2023. Estimated
to be 220 hours of work over 8 to 12 months. Hours per week will fluctuate based on project demand.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">Preferred Qualifications:<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></strong>Experience in community organizing
and facilitation. An understanding of food sovereignty and a strong and demonstrated connection to Native Food Sovereignty leaders, stakeholders, and communities. The ability to travel is required for this position.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); font-weight: bold; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" class="ContentPasted0">To apply, please respond by email with the following information by August 15, 2023:</strong></p>
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Your full name.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
A phone number where you can be reached.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
Why are you interested in this position?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
What are the key strengths you would bring to this role?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
What relevant skills and experience will you bring to this role?</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0px 1em;padding:3px 0px;border:0px rgb(225, 225, 225)" class="ContentPasted0">
A current resume (optional).</li></ul>
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Email your responses and resume to<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a href="mailto:coalition@growmt.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; border: 0px rgb(225, 225, 225); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(115, 72, 84);" id="OWA10272dff-e231-04d5-54d9-c9906e81107f" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="linkonly">coalition@growmt.org.</a></p>
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This posting can also be found here: <a href="https://growmt.org/2023/07/26/request-for-proposals/" id="LPlnk959829">https://growmt.org/2023/07/26/request-for-proposals/</a></p>
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