Communications Specialist

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Support a wide range of communications activities, including content creation, digital updates, internal communications and public-facing messaging
• Create, edit, and publish content across multiple platforms, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and print materials
• Assist with managing and updating department websites using WordPress and Drupal
• Monitor digital analytics to track performance of communications efforts and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure all digital and print materials meet accessibility standards, including Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 509 guidance
• Assist with the design and layout of communication materials, including webpages, graphics, presentations, and promotional items
• Support marketing and outreach efforts that promote department programs and initiatives
• Actively participate in communications team brainstorming, planning, and strategy meetings
• Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to gather information and develop clear, accurate, and engaging content
• Prepare and distribute informational materials to internal and external audiences
• Contribute to public awareness campaigns and other department-wide communication initiatives
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES**:**

• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving and storytelling abilities
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of marketing and communications principles
• Understanding of layout and design fundamentals
• Experience with Drupal and/or WordPress preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred

Qualifications - All you need for success

Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, web design, or a related field.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

DHEWDHR@dhewd.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.