*THIS POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF October 3, 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 ushere.) *About this Position* The Destination MT team works to sustain and grow Montana’s 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 Tourism Program Specialistand Outreach Coordinatorworks within Destination MT in the Office of Tourism. This position is responsible for the grant process from application to close out. This position will administer a new tourism grant, providing education, completing contracts and funding requests, and assisting grantees with technical assistance. Additional duties include providing trainings on rural tourism development to tourism partners and stakeholders online and in-person. Our team strives to provide clear direction, collaboration with all Commerce programs and maintain a solution-focused culture. This position reports to the Tourism Grants Supervisor. * Grant Administration, which includesfacilitating, monitoring, managing and overseeing projects/grant agreements * Manage a budget of state funds for program and grant activities * Project management * Public outreach including community presentations *This is a modified position. The funding for this position is secured through June 30, 2027.* *Education and Experience:* * A bachelor’s degree public administration, business administration or communications * Applicable experience in grant administration, regulation compliance, and/or technical writing * Project management software particularly ServiceNow. * Tourism industry experience, community planning and budgeting experience * Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. * It would pique our interest if you have grant administration experience, experience giving presentations to group *Competencies:* /Knowledge of:/ * Microsoft Office products * Database management * Tourism industry /Ability to:/ * Critical thinking: The ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and draw conclusions. * Coordinate multiple projects and timelines. * Travel with overnight stays. *How to apply* Apply online by submitting your*resume. ***/(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* * Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… o *Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –*Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto 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.* **Title:** *Tourism Program Specialist * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25142159*