Program Manager – Local Government Center

Position Details

Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27011 For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Mary Fran San Soucie
maryfran

Classification Title Program Mgr Working Title Program Manager - Local Government Center Brief

Position Overview
Independently manage operations, communications, event coordination, and program support for the MSU Extension Local Government Center.
Position Number 4M0410 Department Extension Local Government Center Division Extension Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $24.388 - $26.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

General Statement
This position manages communications, operations, logistics, and event support for a dispersed team dedicated to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity of local government officials and civic leaders across Montana. Through educational programming, professional development, and technical assistance, the Local Government Center supports effective local governance and strong communities statewide.
Learn more about the Local Government Center at:
Local Government Center
We support Montana's communities by partnering with local government officials, employees, and professional associations to provide high-quality education, leadership development, and resources that enhance the effectiveness of local government.

• Manage and coordinate the operations, logistics, and administrative functions of the MSU Extension Local Government Center (LGC), ensuring effective delivery of programs, services, and educational initiatives.
• Oversee event management processes, including registration, participant communications, recordkeeping, certifications, evaluations, reporting, invoicing, and post-event follow-up activities.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Local Government Center’s Hub Spot system, managing databases, workflows, communications, reporting, invoices, and operational processes to support efficient program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and manage strategic communications and marketing efforts for the Local Government Center, including website content, social media, email communications, and the creation of digital and print promotional materials in accordance with MSU brand standards.
• Monitor, and reconcile program budgets and manage financial transactions, including revenue projections, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and event-related expenditures.
• Manage program data, assessment activities, and reporting to support strategic planning, continuous improvement, and program accountability.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, partners, and stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs, conferences, trainings, certification programs, and professional development opportunities serving local government officials and employees.
• Maintain effective working relationships with local government officials, professional associations, program participants, campus partners, and external stakeholders to advance the mission of the Local Government Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience with program management.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and tracking budgets.
• Demonstrated experience with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, internet, and graphic design programs. Microsoft Office Software preferred.
• Attention to detail in written communications and project management.

• Experience with event management.
• Experience with graphic design.
• Experience managing virtual events via Zoom or other video conferencing platforms.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management programs (Hub Spot).

• Thrive working independently and as part of a…