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.”
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Create highly engaging, aesthetically pleasing materials for multiple audiences and purposes.
- Serve as a liaison between the department and printing vendors.
- Supervise complex print jobs.
- Oversee the use of department branding.
- Assist with the marketing of programs that promote the department’s mission.
- Actively participate in communications team brainstorming and planning meetings.
- Collaborate with communications team on public awareness communication campaigns.
- Assist in creating and managing content calendars for social media accounts.
- Collect, prepare, interpret, and communicate informational material to support and/or promote department programs, initiatives, and services to internal and external audiences.
- Create materials that employ accessibility features, as defined by the ADA.
- Compose and edit text and graphic, video, and photographic illustrations for distribution to the general public.
- Work closely with internal staff and agency partners to share information creatively and timely.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
COMPETENCIES : - Strong written and oral communications skills required.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong creative skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of marketing and advertising practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of general principles of layout and design.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required.
Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, art, or a related field.
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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
