Tourism Program Specialist
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
THIS POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF October 3 2025.
About the Department
The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs grow businesses develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about us here.)
About this Position
The Destination MT team works to sustain and grow Montanas economy. The programs work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and use communications advertising and promotional campaigns to showcase Montana and create awareness about the state as a place to visit and do business. Through data-driven strategies and grant programs the team aims to preserve and promote the genuine character of Montana and partners to achieve a sustainable economic future for all.
The Tourism Program Specialist and Outreach Coordinator works within Destination MT in the Office of Tourism. This position is responsible for the grant process from application to close out. This position will administer a new tourism grant providing education completing contracts and funding requests and assisting grantees with technical assistance. Additional duties include providing trainings on rural tourism development to tourism partners and stakeholders online and in-person. Our team strives to provide clear direction collaboration with all Commerce programs and maintain a solution-focused culture. This position reports to the Tourism Grants Supervisor.
Grant Administration which includes facilitating monitoring managing and overseeing projects/grant agreements
Manage a budget of state funds for program and grant activities
Project management
Public outreach including community presentations
This is a modified position. The funding for this position is secured through June 30 2027.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelors degree public administration business administration or communications
- Applicable experience in grant administration regulation compliance and/or technical writing
- Project management software particularly ServiceNow.
- Tourism industry experience community planning and budgeting experience
- Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- It would pique our interest if you have grant administration experience experience giving presentations to group
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office products
- Database management
- Tourism industry
Ability to:
- Critical thinking: The ability to analyze information evaluate evidence and draw conclusions.
- Coordinate multiple projects and timelines.
- Travel with overnight stays.
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
Benefits
- Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
- Work/life Balance
- Health Coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
- And more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
- Work/life Balance
Other important information to be aware of
- Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
- If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.
- This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
