Communications Specialist (Webmaster) – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Job Posting Number: 3010006044

Salary: $49,464

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.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for department websites.
• Maintain the overall appearance and technical functions of the department’s intranet and public-facing websites.
• Complete website updates in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to adding/editing/removing content, troubleshooting errors, maintaining quality control, and ensuring content meets the necessary requirements per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Use strong editing and writing skills to summarize technical information into reader-friendly content.
• Convert and optimize published documents for online use, ensuring documents are ADA accessible.
• Use Siteimprove to check for website accessibility issues and work to repair any issues detected.
• Meet with colleagues as needed to evaluate and modify webpages and clarify goals for new webpages.
• Conduct and support internal ADA accessibility training for staff as needed.
• Review website traffic statistics and analytics as needed.
• Carry out special projects as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of the current ADA accessibility requirements, latest industry trends and developments, and seek additional training when needed/possible.
• Coordinate multiple projects effectively while meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, web design and development, or a closely related field.

OR

Five years of experience successfully performing progressively responsible tasks, including website content management and related accessibility requirements.

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.