AmeriCorps Program Development Specialist

Please remember to attach the required documents Cover Letter, Resume and References listed in this announcement. 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 October 22, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information: 

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary.  Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick 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.

This position works in a professional office environment with regular pressure to meet important deadlines. Physical demands are minimal; however, there are long periods of telephone and computer use while sitting in a confined position, particularly during periods when there are tight deadlines. Stressful positions may occur while managing AmeriCorps members that include interpersonal or scheduling conflicts that directly impacts member experience. This position also requires overnight travel approximately 15-20% of the time and potentially up to 30% which may require time in adverse environmental conditions while supporting members. Occasional evening and weekend work may require a greater than 40-hour work week. Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds. M-F 8AM-5PM with occasionally evening and weekend work.
Situated in west-central Montana, the beautiful city of Helena has the amenities and culture of a state capitol while being close to outstanding hiking, camping, fishing and boating opportunities. It is also within 3 ½ hours of both Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, two crown jewels of our national park system.

Job Overview:

The Americorps Program Development Specialist assists the Americorps and Volunteer Program Manager in providing both daily and program planning functions to implement both the Montana State Parks AmeriCorps (MSPA) program and to support other AmeriCorps members assigned to FWP. The position also assists in the preparation of an AmeriCorps grant application and assists with recreation site volunteer programs. The specialist works with field managers to develop and define methods, procedures, and techniques to develop and implement practical, educational, and meaningful AmeriCorps member and volunteer tasks to support the agency and its mission.

 

The knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Education, Natural Resources, and 2 years of related work experience. Experience with AmeriCorps or volunteer program management, as well as grant writing is preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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