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Montana Outdoors Circulation Manager
- State of Montana (Helena, MT)
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/THE/*/*OUTSIDE*/*/IS IN US ALL./ *Announcement:* Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. *Resume* *Cover Letter* *References* Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on January 20, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. *Special Information:* This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026. Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who meet or exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association). A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation. Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply. *Note: This position is part time, 20 hours per week.* Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for a highly organized and outgoing circulation manager to oversee magazine circulation, subscription services, customer service, production assistance and office management for Montana Outdoors, one of America’s premier fish and wildlife agency magazines. This job is half-time and located in Helena, Montana, which is centrally located to some of the state’s greatest outdoor opportunities. The circulation manager will be part of a dynamic team of communication professionals and integral to FWP’s outreach efforts. Job Duties: This position manages the circulation of Montana Outdoors magazine to ensure its financial solvency and that it reaches the audiences of greatest value to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Duties include working with vendors and contractors to ensure the magazine is delivered on schedule and within budget, as well as direct customer service including answering phones and emails daily; handling payments for subscribers; assisting the art director and editor in tracking articles, photographs, payments, and other support tasks; and carrying out various office management duties. A successful candidate must have excellent customer service, database management, organizational, and people skills; a commitment to public service; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team. Previous experience with magazines or publication circulation is a plus but not a requirement. **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_** The position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate and work with various customers, businesses, and FWP staff effectively. Must have skills in general accounting principles, basic letter and email writing, grammar and English language usage fundamentals, the use of a personal computer, customer service (telephone and in person), Excel, office operations, and administrative support. Requires knowledge of Montana geography - including towns, lakes, rivers, and mountain ranges—and general fish and wildlife species. Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and revise priorities when necessary. Must be able to work independently, efficiently, and exercise good judgment in an office setting with numerous interruptions. Knowledge of basic marketing concepts and educational programs a plus but not required. Knowledge of magazine production and fulfillment a plus but not required. Familiarity with using Facebook, other social media, and website content management platforms a plus but not required. **_Minimum Qualifications:_** The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through acombination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three years of job-related experience in magazine circulation, customer service, or office management. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.** **Title:** *Montana Outdoors Circulation Manager* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *26140024*
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