Shape the Future
of Rural Montana
Mission West CDP's Board of Directors guides a 25-year mission of rural economic development across Lake, Sanders, and Mineral counties and the Flathead Indian Reservation. We're always looking for people who care deeply about this region.
Governance That
Actually Matters
Mission West CDP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from across our service area. Board members set organizational direction, ensure fiduciary responsibility, and bring community knowledge and professional expertise that helps us serve rural western Montana more effectively.
This is meaningful work. Our board shapes funding priorities, approves loan portfolios, oversees strategic planning, and provides accountability for a $6 million loan portfolio and multiple federal program contracts. Members serve three-year terms and meet regularly throughout the year, in person in Ronan and by video when needed.
We're not recruiting for a specific vacancy. We believe in building a pipeline of engaged, informed community members who are ready to serve when the opportunity arises. If you're connected to our region and care about its future, we'd love to hear from you.
Who We're
Looking For
Our board reflects the communities we serve. We seek candidates from across our four-county region with a range of professional backgrounds and lived experience.
Community Rootedness
You live, work, or are deeply connected to Lake, Sanders, or Mineral County or the Flathead Indian Reservation. You understand the challenges and strengths of rural western Montana from firsthand experience.
Finance & Accounting
Experience in banking, lending, accounting, or financial management is especially valuable. We oversee a multi-million dollar loan portfolio and multiple federal program budgets, financial literacy matters.
Agriculture & Food Systems
Farmers, ranchers, food producers, and agricultural professionals help us stay connected to the needs of rural producers, the primary beneficiaries of several of our programs.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have navigated the challenges of building a business in rural Montana bring invaluable perspective to our work with clients.
Tribal & Indigenous Perspectives
The Flathead Indian Reservation is a core part of our service area. We actively seek candidates with connections to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and lived experience in Indigenous communities.
Legal, HR & Nonprofit Governance
Legal professionals, HR specialists, and those with nonprofit board experience help us maintain strong governance, compliance, and organizational health as we grow and take on new federal contracts.
Express Your
Interest
Tell us about yourself and your connection to the region. There's no formal recruitment cycle, we review applications on a rolling basis and reach out when board opportunities arise.
Questions Before
You Apply?
If you'd like to learn more about board service at Mission West CDP before submitting an application, we'd welcome a conversation. Reach out to Jan Tusick, our Executive Director, or any member of our current board.