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Montana State University

EPSCoR Communications and Outreach Strategist

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $26 per Hour

💻 Communications

🗓️ January 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an EPSCoR Communications and Outreach Strategist. The role involves leading, creating, and implementing public information activities to promote Montana’s statewide NSF EPSCoR program SMART FIRES, managing communications strategies, overseeing interns, and coordinating outreach through various media channels and events.

Highlights
  • Lead and implement communication strategy for the NSF-funded SMART FIRES project.
  • Create and disseminate content for media, stakeholders, and the National Science Foundation.
  • Manage the EPSCoR website and social media channels.
  • Oversee undergraduate and graduate student interns supporting communications efforts.
  • Assist with federal reporting and internal communications to project participants.
  • Plan and coordinate workshops and events for educators and youth.
  • Required skills include communications strategy, event planning, writing/editing, and website content management (Drupal or WordPress).
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, media, or STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Salary is $26.44 per hour, commensurate with experience, at 0.75 FTE with benefits eligibility.
  • Position is funded by NSF EPSCoR and housed within the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University.