BOARD APPLICATION

Homeword is governed by a statewide volunteer board of directors whose time and expertise changes the lives of thousands of Montana’s children, veterans, seniors and workers. Our board members lend their lived experience and/or areas of expertise to ensure Homeword’s success in strengthening Montana communities.

Board at groundbreaking

IDEAL CANDIDATES

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualities:

  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
  • Lived experience or professional experience in architecture, construction, law, accounting, commercial lending and banking, nonprofit communication or social services
  • A deep commitment to our mission and values
  • Ability to work collaboratively with fellow board members, staff and stakeholders
  • Prior board or nonprofit experience is a plus but not required

 

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES

Homeword is a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Being a CHDO allows Homeword to access certain kinds of funding to build homes that people can afford. To maintain its CHDO status, one-third of Homeword’s Board members must be “Community Representatives.” A Community Representative is a person who earns 80% or below Area Median Income (AMI), represents a tenant association or resides in a neighborhood where 50% or more of the residents earn less than 80% AMI. Your address will be taken into consideration to determine if you qualify as a CHDO Community Representative.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our board application and recruitment process takes place each spring. Please apply via our online form. We encourage people representing our diverse communities to apply, including those from historically excluded communities (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, rural). A staff or board member will contact you if your application is under consideration.

  • February 4. 2025: Optional information session via Zoom 10:30-11 a.m. (registration required)
  • February 27, 2025: Application deadline
  • March 24-26. 2025: Meet-and-greets with select applicants
  • June 10, 2025: Homeword Annual Meeting and voting on slate of board members