• SUBSTITUTION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
• SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR THE EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

**Successful candidate will serve as a community liaison for the district and will develop, coordinate and implement strategies to increase communication and build or strengthen relationships between the department and community organizations. Such community outreach will include minority and female organizations, contractor organizations and political representatives. Additionally, the successful candidate will act as an advocate for our department efforts in equal opportunity and affirmative action which may include training and workshops, outreach to underutilized areas in the community and work initiatives,

The communications manager coordinates district or statewide communications and media programs. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

A day in the life:

• Oversees statewide customer service for coordination and consistency.
• Coordinates statewide communication efforts and/or projects; coordinates and initiates media relations activities.
• Develops and edits text for communication materials such as newsletters, posters, brochures, new releases, reports, fliers, magazines, articles, and other printed materials.
• Provides support in the development of communication pieces to department staff, including the development of presentations and speeches for use by department management and for general use by department employees.
• Researches material and writes speeches, talking points, and presentations for senior department staff and commissioners.

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelor's Degree: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• Six years of experience in communications related positions.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Why you'll love MoDOT:

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You'll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our BENEFITS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, we value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail: nwhr@modot.mo.gov .

Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on this job posting.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.