Press Secretary (00011) Company State of Montana

Location Helena, MT

Date Posted 09/22/2026

Description /This position serves at the pleasure of the Superintendent and could end at the end of the Superintendent's term or at any time the Superintendent determines. Due to the nature of this assignment, you are not eligible for permanent status. However, you are eligible for full-time benefits such as vacation, personal, and sick leave. You are also eligible for a full range of benefits administered by the Healthcare and Benefits Division./ Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite

• Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.
• For aplete job description, please emailopi.careersmt
• To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working ;Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners.

• _Benefits of working for OPI_
• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays bination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
• _Job Overview_ This position serves as the Press Secretary within the Superintendent's Office and is a key member of the Communications team.

Working under the direction of the Communications Director, the Press Secretary supports the development and execution of strategicmunications for the Superintendent and the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI).The Press Secretary is responsible for drafting and distributing press materials, developing digital and social media content, maintaining website content, supporting public events, and assisting with photography and multimedia production. The position requires strong writing, editing, interpersonal, organizational, andmunications skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced public-sector environment and respond appropriately to time-sensitive media andmunications needs. The position will work closely with the Communications Director, Superintendent's Office, OPI divisions and programs, state agencies, education stakeholders, and members of the media to ensure accurate, timely, consistent, and effectivemunication of agency information. /This position serves at the pleasure of the Superintendent and could end at the end of the Superintendent's term or at any time the Superintendent determines. Due to the nature of this assignment, you are not eligible for permanent status./ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors) Required for thefirst day of work

• Knowledge of video production techniques and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of creative writing, photography, videography, and basic multimedia production.
• Knowledge of special interest groups.
• Knowledge of recreational resources.
• Knowledge of digitalmunications, social media, website content management, and public engagement.

Skill in developing press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, speeches, social media content, and other public information materials.

• Skill in operating professional cameras and basic photography and video equipment.
• Skill in usingmonputer software, digitalmunications tools, social media platforms, and website content management systems.
• Ability tomunicate ideas in an understandable and practical fashion.
• Ability tomunicate in both oral and written form.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, the media, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and adaptmunications to different audiences and platforms.
• Ability to represent the Superintendent's Office and OPI professionally. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
• Two years of relevant professional experience inmunications, journalism, public relations, media relations, marketing, digitalmunications, governmentmunications, or a related field; OR
• An associate degree inmunications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, or a related field.

Otherbinations of education and experience may be substituted. _Does this sound like you?_ Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.

When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to . This position is in the PERS retirement system. Title Press Secretary (00011) Location Helena Requisition ID 26142361