21st Century Community Learning Center Program Specialist (01203)

21st Century Community Learning Center Program Specialist

This first review of applications will be September 18, 2026. To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI's purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Benefits of working for OPI:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Job Overview: The 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) Program Specialist provides statewide leadership, administrative oversight, and fiscal management for Montana's out of school time programs. This role ensures alignment with state and federal standards while driving innovative, community-partnered educational strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

• Knowledge of research to find science-based effective practices and service delivery models
• Ability to implement and evaluate innovative health education strategies or innovative program service delivery models on a statewide basis; revamp or revise researched models to fit Montana specific sub-populations
• Ability to develop program objectives
• Ability to evaluate program per job related competencies that contribute to success in job performance
• Keeps current on professional and technical knowledge
• Ability to speak effectively in a professional manner
• Ability to write effectively in a professional manner
• Self-directed in managing statewide projects, meeting strict reporting deadlines, and taking ownership of outcomes

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience ): Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field Three years of experience in out of school time program administration or grant administration Other combinations of education and experience will be on a case-by-case basis

Salary: $32.15 - 32.15 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Other Locations: Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls

Agency : Office of Public Instruction

Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.