Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

DESE’s Communications Office provides information to assist school personnel, citizens, and media outlets across the state.

• Provide a high level of customer service while responding to large volume of phone calls, emails, and inquiries through the customer interfacing app on the department website.
• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills while assisting Communications colleagues in drafting news releases, administrative memos, e-newsletter submissions, PowerPoint presentations, and other department communications.
• Proofread and send news releases, administrative memos, flag notifications, and other department communications.
• Maintain the agency’s intranet, staff directories, and internal Quick Reference Guide.
• Prepare Department Purchase Requests, expense accounts, and other accounting/procurement tasks for Communications and Media Production Services.
• Serve on the Front Line team that answers customers who call the department’s main phone line. Assist the Senior Communications Specialist with scheduling and Front Line team coordination as needed.
• Develop successful relationships with department staff to improve publications, communications, and services.
• Assist the Chief Communications Officer in executing the overall communications function for the Department.
• Maintain familiarity with departmental and communication policy.
• Coordinate multiple projects effectively while meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Perform additional work as needed.

• A degree from a technical school or community college in communications, journalism, English, graphic design, or a closely related field.

OR

• Three years of experience successfully performing progressively responsible tasks, including customer service and proofreading/editing.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.