Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps Member

We are accepting applications for the 2026–2027 AmeriCorps service term throughout the fall. Interviews will begin in late January 2026, and qualified applicants will be contacted in mid-January to schedule their interview. We will update posiiton availability on our website throughout the recruitment cycle. Apply today!

Service term: September 2026-August 2027

Please feel free to check out our website or Instagram with details about available positions.

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 24 AmeriCorps members in the Justice for Montanans Program serve with different organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income Montanans. Sites include: 

-Montana Legal Services Association

-Supreme Court Self Help Law Centers

-Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman

-Office of the State Public Defender

-Legal Services Developer Program (Aging Services)

-Montana Innocence Project

AmeriCorps members perform a variety of duties including working with clients, providing legal information and referrals, helping attorneys with case management, developing outreach materials and presentations, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, helping survivors of domestic violence access services, and much more. Legal experience is not necessary, and all members will be trained in various skills and topics. AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance, health insurance, and an education award at the successful completion of the term.

Positions are located throughout Montana including Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Lewistown, Havre, Helena, and Missoula.

Qualifications

Applicants must pass a national service criminal history check. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request.

AmeriCorps requires U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien status for service.

Bachelor's degree recommended.

Benefits

Members receive a living allowance, health insurance, relocation allowance (up to $550), and an education award. Members may also be eligible for student loan forbearance and childcare assistance. These benefits are updated each May, check our website for current rates!

Application Process

Applicants applying after the September start date are reviewed on a rolling basis and may begin service at the earliest available date. The best way to find out what positions we have available is to check our website: JusticeforMontanans.org

To apply, go to: https://montanalegalservices.bamboohr.com/careers/39?source=aWQ9Mjk%3D

Please reach out to program staff if you have any questions: jfm@mtlsa.org