Communications and Outreach Program Supervisor
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
THIS POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF OCTOBER 9 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 Communications & Program Outreach Supervisor manages the communications and outreach team for the Office of Tourism and will work to enhance programs and align efforts with Destination MT strategic goals mission vision and plans to provide support to tourism partners. This position will provide guidance and oversight for staff operations for Made in Montana membership development program communications social media and content development and manage Tourism Promotion Liaison. The position is also responsible for coordination with other programs outreach and education staff to provide customer service and industry engagement.
Staff supervision
Special events oversite
Program project and contract oversight
Communications and outreach oversight
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.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelors in Communications Public Relations Marketing or similar field
- 2 years of supervisory experience required
- Applicable experience with Event planning public relations program planning facilitation managing and directing marketing and business development initiatives tourism promotion
- Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- It would pique our interest if you had experience planning Tradeshows and conferences hospitality or tourism industry experience
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Contracting budgeting and program planning
- Tourism as an economic driver
- Marketing travel and tourism program development and management Montana as a travel destination its cities towns rural areas and attractions.
Ability to:
- Manage multiple large-scale programs with competing deadlines delegate tasks work effectively within a team and supervise staff
- Provide excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Develop Communications plans and collateral for multiple programs for various audiences
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter. (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
- Work/life Balance
- 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!
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:
Manager
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
