Montana Missing Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related fields.

• Experience as support staff for boards, councils or other formal work groups.

• Ability to plan meetings and events.

• Experience with interdisciplinary, cross jurisdictional, rural, urban and tribal professionals in governmental and non-governmental agencies. 

• Demonstrated experience in program development, grant management, and the impact of crime on individuals, families and communities.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with responsive support of a council or board.
• Experience with research of evidence based best practices, drafting policy and procedure, and writing legislative reports is required.   
• Data collection, management and analysis skills
• Strong ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with diverse agencies. 

Preferred Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or social services field.  

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY: 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans 
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.