Description

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing responsible
tax, budget, and economic policies through credible research and analysis in order to promote
opportunity and fairness for all Montanans. We work on a range of social justice issues including access
to quality health care, criminal legal reform, affordable housing, and investments in public education and
early childhood development. Our team is dedicated to racial justice and creating a Montana where
everyone has what they need to live their best lives.

MBPC is seeking an Associate Communications Manager to support a variety of digital and communications
efforts to help us achieve our goals and increasing the public understanding of the public policies
important to Montanans living on to low- and moderate-incomes. Reporting to the Director of
Communications, this position will work collaboratively with the MBPC staff and coalition partners to
implement a variety of communication strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple social media accounts for MBPC and related coalitions, create thoughtful content,
  and develop and implement strategies to grow the following on social media platforms and increase
  audience engagement.
• Develop content for various applications including print, email, social media, and web to help the
  organization influence state-level public policy solutions, including the creation of polished graphics
  and visual content for reports, fact sheets, and other materials.
• Measure online reach and engagement Twitter reporting tools, Facebook Insights, Google Analytics,
  or other relevant tools. Continuously review and assess best practices and consider new and
  improved ways to enhance MBPC’s connectivity and influence.
• Assist the Director of Communications on message development, editing, and media relations.
• Stay abreast of MBPC issues and policy priorities.
• Manage, edit, and distribute digital newsletters to various stakeholders.
• Assist in the maintenance of MBPC’s and related coalition websites.
• Identify opportunities for storytelling and innovative messaging.
• Understand the target audience intended for the message be able to maintain MBPC style, tone, voice
  and brand.

Requirements

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Effective writing and editing skills including the ability to edit for grammar, punctuation, and
  organizational style guidelines.
• At least three years of experience in communications, marketing, or related field.
• Must be fluent with a variety of programs and platforms including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and
  PowerPoint), Canva, and Adobe Suite.
• Must be comfortable working with data and have the ability to generate polished graphics, fact
  sheets, and other materials from spreadsheets, reports, data visualization tools, and other technical
  information.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a range of diverse audiences and
  constituencies.

You will be a highly-qualified candidate if you possess:

• Knowledge of state legislative process and familiarity with Montana policy issues.
• Experience in local or state-level communications campaigns.
• Experience with social media marketing campaigns.
• Experience with creation of short form videos.
• Knowledge of SEO and tactics to drive traffic to the MBPC and affiliated websites.

Position Details

The ideal candidate will work full-time and be based in Missoula. However a truly exceptional candidate may
be located elsewhere in Montana.
Salary range is $50,000 - $57,000, commensurate with experience. MBPC offers excellent benefits, including
health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, and generous paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid
family and medical leave.

To Apply:
To apply, submit: (i) a cover letter; (ii) a resume; and (iii) a sample graphic, video, or other visual example,
by email to Director of Communications Erica Donohue at:
Edonohue@montanabudget.org

The position is open until filled. Initial application review will include all applications received by July 27,
2026.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse communities, constituencies, and identities, including but not
limited to people of all ethnic/racial backgrounds, people of all gender identities/gender expressions, people
with disabilities, individuals living on low-incomes, and LGBTQ persons.