Press Secretary (00011)

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 the State of Montana Careers website\:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov

To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; 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 (combination 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 strategic communications 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, and communications skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced public-sector environment and respond appropriately to time-sensitive media and communications 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 effective communication 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.

E-Verify\: This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https\://www.e-verify.gov/