Marketing & Communications Specialist

This posting is scheduled to close on May 10th, 2026, at 11:59pm MST. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, this posting may close early. Apply today!

About Us
Montana State Fund (MSF) is more than just an insurance company. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a positive impact. Our mission is to support our community by providing exceptional workers' compensation coverage and promoting workplace safety.

About the Job
As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will serve as MSF’s key communications and brand expert, ensuring the clarity, consistency, and strategic impact of our messaging across all channels. Your work strengthens MSF’s connection to employees, customers, and partners, supporting our mission to protect Montana’s workforce. This role thrives on creativity, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will coordinate and execute MSF’s marketing and communications programs, manage integrated content planning, and develop compelling materials that elevate our brand and advance organizational priorities. Your expertise will shape how MSF tells its story—internally and externally—through effective program management, content strategy, and cohesive multi‑channel communication.

What You Bring to the Team

Professionalism and integrity in representing MSF’s brand, mission, and voice across all communication channels.

Creative and analytical excellence with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and message consistency.

Communication strength, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling content.

Strategic thinking to anticipate communication needs and align messaging with organizational priorities.

Adaptability and flexibility in a fast‑paced, multi‑channel marketing and communications environment.

Curiosity and learning agility to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging communication tools.

Collaborative relationship building across marketing, internal partners, leadership, and enterprise teams.

Self‑driven work style with strong project management, prioritization, and time management skills.

Why Join Us?
You will be part of a team where values matter. We prioritize integrity, innovation, and a focus on the customer. In this marketing and communications focused role, your work strengthens how MSF connects with employees, customers, and the Montana community. Your strategic communications and thoughtful storytelling help elevate our brand, deepen trust, and ensure a message that reflects the mission we serve every day.

Required Skills
What you will do:

Program Execution & Project Management:

Direct day‑to‑day project management across all marketing and communications work by maintaining and driving the integrated marketing calendar. Coordinate complex timelines for both long‑term and short‑term projects, ensuring all milestones are met through disciplined execution and cross‑functional alignment.

Visual and Written Content Strategy and Creation:

Leverage understanding of business operations, organizational priorities, and audience needs to inform content strategy and planning. Translate operational insights into clear, compelling written and visual content for digital, print, and internal channels, producing materials—including press releases, newsletters, brochures, and presentations—that support strategic goals while ensuring a consistent brand voice across all communications.

Marketing Planning and Execution:

Assist with the development and execution of multi‑channel marketing campaigns by collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure strategic cohesion and alignment with organizational goals. Monitor performance metrics to translate data into actionable recommendations that inform future marketing plans, develop social media plans, and manage platforms.

Sponsorship Program Operations:

Manage end‑to‑end coordination of sponsorship programs, overseeing partner communications, deliverables, and activation timelines. Track and evaluate performance to ensure all sponsorships align with marketing objectives while assisting with budget management and decision‑making. Act as a key brand ambassador by attending events and managing logistics, supplies, and organizational needs.

Internal Communications Program Management:

Own and operate the internal communications program end‑to‑end, leading the planning, execution, and measurement of all internal initiatives. Partner with leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely dissemination of updates that clearly connect projects and priorities to employee and customer impact. Use data and feedback to identify gaps and propose continuous enhancements to improve reach and effectiveness of internal communications.

Required Experience
What you will need (minimum qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.

4+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or branding.

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to think strategically, analyze data, and translate insights into action.

Experience with social media management tools, CRM systems, and marketing software preferred.

Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Project management, including ability to coordinate timelines, manage resources, and ensure successful delivery.

Preferred

SEO/SEM

Video Production and editing

Media relations

Job location:

This position requires regular attendance and presence in the MSF Helena office.

Working Conditions
Fast‑paced general office environment. Some stress may occur. Requires sitting for extended periods, standing, visual acuity, manual dexterity, detailed verbal communication, and fine finger manipulation for working with computer keyboards.

Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary for this exempt position begins at $63,800‑$79,700 per year.

Montana State Fund offers excellent benefits, paid time off, and a competitive compensation program, including:

Excellent health insurance with dental, vision, life, long‑term disability, and more, with optional dependent coverage.

Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.

Public employees’ retirement plan tax‑deferred contributions with a generous employer match.

Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings.

Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs.

Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave.

Are you interested in this opportunity? Apply today!

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