Job Location: This position will be located at 20 S. Sarah Street, St. Louis, MO 63108.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Deputy Director for Community Engagement is responsible for establishing community engagement strategies for the schools we sponsor and the communities they serve. This position supports the Executive Director in promoting and communicating the Commission’s mission, accomplishments and values, will be responsible for all communications channels including social media, will produce the content for the Commission’s web site and internet presence, prepare all communications for the Commission’s monthly meetings and public hearings, and create presentations to the State Board of Education, and Missouri Legislature.

What you’ll do:

• Identify the Commission’s basic public information and internal communication needs
• Prepare and manage all communication materials about the academic, financial, and operational performance of sponsored schools
• Establish and drive a multi-channel communication strategy
• Present and disseminate accurate and easily consumable data on school enrollments, student characteristics, and academic outcomes for use by Commission and sponsored schools to support public reporting, school monitoring, and renewal recommendations
• Assist in creation of digital, video, audio and print content
• Create and maintain content on Commission’s website
• Work with contract services in support of media relations and develops contacts with media members, influencers, and community leaders
• Works with contract consultants in support of crisis and strategic communications
• Full job description available upon request

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in communication, marketing, public policy, education, business, or another relevant field
• Five years experience in industry communication, public relations, marketing, or public affairs
• Experience and success in working with associations, industry brands, legislators and/or boards
• General knowledge of charter schools, school reform programs, theories, and practices
• Charter school, charter school authorizing/sponsorship or government experience
• Basic knowledge of history and socio-economic conditions of neighborhoods making up the communities we serve and general understanding of the community organizations serving families and children who live there
• Project Management skills

Required Travel:

• Travel within Missouri is required on a regular basis to meet with community and school leaders, and to represent the Commission at local meetings and events. This position may require limited national travel. Mileage and other travel expenses will be reimbursed at the approved rate.

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.

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.
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