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[Building a Stronger Montana] *Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:**https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=25141703&tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver* *MISSION STATEMENT:* Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. *DLI CORE VALUES:* * Responsiveness * Respect * Integrity * Excellence * Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. *BENEFITS:* Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: * Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. * 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. * Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. * Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Clickhereto learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. * State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. *This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026.* *This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES:* The Business Education and Engagement Bureau administers Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG), an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). JMG is a dropout prevention, career exploration and school-to work transition program that serves students in grades 7-12. JMG also provides curriculum, training, support, and resources to college-level programs that incorporate dual-enrollment academic opportunities to area high school students, including online digital learning. As the JMG Public Relations Specialist you will be charged with growing the number of schools administering the JMG programs and increasing and maintaining JMG enrollment in K-12 schools, tribal and state colleges. As a Public Relations Specialist for Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG) program, you will: * Lead recruitment efforts to expand the JMG program statewide, identifying and engaging new schools and districts, and securing program adoption. * Develop and execute enrollment campaigns, presentations, and outreach strategies to grow school partnerships and increase student participation. * Build strong relationships with education leaders, community stakeholders, and partner organizations to drive recruitment and long-term program success. * Create and distribute targeted promotional materials and success stories to support recruitment goals and enhance JMG’s public profile. * Manage consistent, engaging communications across JMG’s website, social media, and public events, serving as a spokesperson for the program. * Support grant writing, data tracking, and reporting activities related to program growth, enrollment targets, and student outcomes. * Assist with training and technical support to ensure accurate data reporting and alignment with JAG national standards. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time): * Recruitment strategies, outreach techniques, and relationship management best practices, particularly in educational and youth development settings. * Montana’s educational systems, including school district structures, administrative processes, and community dynamics. * Effective communication and public relations practices. * Basic principles of grant writing and program development to support program growth and sustainability. * Data tracking and reporting practices relevant to program enrollment and performance outcomes. Skill in: * Persuasive communication, including public speaking, presentations, and written content creation tailored to diverse audiences. * Relationship-building with school officials, education stakeholders, and partner organizations. * Time management, organization, and planning to balance recruitment activities, communications duties, and reporting requirements. * Use of computers and a variety of software applications, including JAG’s National Data Management System, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and online outreach tools (email marketing, social media platforms). Ability to: * Provide professional, responsive, and engaging customer service to internal and external stakeholders. * Work independently and as part of a collaborative team to meet program goals. * Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with student data and school partnerships. * Adapt messaging and outreach strategies to resonate with varied audiences, including tribal, rural, and urban school districts. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in the fields of public administration, education, social science, business administration, social service-related programs such as workforce services, job or vocational training or other related fields are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through at least five years’ directly related experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meet the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications. *Preferred Qualifications* * Relevant work experience in outreach, recruitment, communications, school or district relations, program coordination, or youth-serving roles. * Industry-recognized credentials or certificates related to communications, public relations, workforce development, or youth services. * Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate success in recruitment, relationship management, or program growth. *HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:* A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. *Tip:*When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents. *Required application materials:* * *Cover Letter * * *Resume*- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. **Title:** *JMG Public Relations Specialist* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141703* **Other Locations:** *Billings, Missoula, Miles City, Kalispell, Polson, Havre, Lame Deer, Libby, Sidney, Thompson Falls, Glendive, Lewistown, Cut Bank, Wolf Point, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls*