[Building a Stronger Montana] Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana.This position is permanent however is contingent on continued funding. Funding is expected beyond one year, but not assured.* *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 covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES: Are you looking for a position where you get to work with a great group of professionals who love what they do and are dedicated to service? Are you looking for a work environment that places high value on public trust, individual responsibility, continuous improvement, professional growth, and likes to have fun while getting things done? If so, then you may be the right person for the Community Engagement Coordinator position with the Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS). Although attached to DLI for administrative purposes only, GOCS has its own functions. The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) exists to expand national service and community volunteerism across Montana. GOCS is a state service commission responsible for administering federal funding for AmeriCorps State programs in Montana and coordinating with other AmeriCorps programs such as National Directs, VISTA, and NCCC. GOCS is led by a Governor-appointed Director and is supported by a fifteen-member Commission on Community Service. GOCS partners with all streams of AmeriCorps service programs and community-based organizations to meet the objectives and goals of the state service plan. As a Community Engagement Coordinator you will: * Report to the Director as an essential role in supporting and leading community volunteerism initiatives, recognition events, and will engage with impactful partnerships. * Will perform a key role in special projects and events related to fundraising for the Organ Donor Memorial. * Will work independently and with a dynamic team, community partners, and other stakeholders to administer recurring programs such as Youth Serve Montana Scholarships, ServeMontana Awards, the Gift of Life Ceremony, and will support the ServeMontana Symposium. * Will work to identify, suggest, and implement process improvements to GOCS community volunteerism programs. * Will manage administrative and outreach functions for their projects, including documenting procedures, drafting correspondence and reports, and maintaining spreadsheets and electronic files. * Will build positive professional relationships with community partners and will represent the Governor’s Office of Community Service during outreach events, with the Commission on Community Service, the Office of the Governor, AmeriCorps, members of the public, and other affiliates. * Will travel in and out-of-state to meet with partners, to attend conferences and trainings such as the annual State Tribal Relations Training, the Montana Nonprofit Association, and other development opportunities as time and budget allows. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES: 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): * Customer service, event planning, logistics, and community partnerships * Public relations, basic marketing and effective communication styles * Montana communities and collaborative engagement * GOCS mission and initiatives. Skill in: * Project management, managing multiple priorities, and process improvement * Communicating professionally with a wide variety of audiences, public speaking, and paying attention to detail * Time management- managing ones own priorities while considering priorities of others * Microsoft Office Suite programs strongly preferred Ability to: * Work professionally with people of all ages at all levels within diverse organizations, and present information clearly * Manage projects to completion, stay organized, give and receive constructive feedback * Work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating initiative and accountability to maintain a high level of productivity * Assist the Director to nurture existing and build new partnerships MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including: * Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, or a closely related field, or a related field plus 2 years directly related experience required. OR * 5 years of directly related qualifying experience. . OR * Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. /Preferred: */ * Knowledge of best practices related to community volunteerism or involvement with AmeriCorps programs strongly preferred. *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- In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. * 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 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: Community Engagement Coordinator Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25140302