Salary: $2,223.16 - $2,267.62 semi-monthly Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at 1659 E. Elm St. Jefferson City, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated group of professionals who work hard together to ensure generations of visitors have an excellent experience in Missouri State Parks and learn about Missouri's outstanding cultural and natural resources.

What you’ll do:

• Maintains the graphics email inbox, confirming details and assigning projects for two graphics sections.
• Attends meetings to determine what the design needs are for the division and for the other programs.
• Responsible for production schedules for the design team.
• Coordinates specific graphics projects as needed.
• Consults with division personnel on various phases of design projects to determine optimum approach in accomplishing the desired objective.
• Art directs the division design teams to discuss design strategies, upcoming projects, consistency issues, etc., maintaining a consistent design style throughout the state parks system to promote brand recognition and cohesion.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates Graphics Supervisors.
• Ensures file management is up-to-date.
• Helps monitor budgets for graphics sections.
• Has final review of designed materials.
• Ensures that the distribution, delivery, receipt and installation of all printed materials is done efficiently and accurately.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, or a closely related field; and,

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of professional experience in public relations, advertising, marketing, film/video production, or journalism including one or more years of advanced professional experience coordinating, analyzing, and evaluating informational and public relations activities.
• (24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for a maximum of one year of the general experience.)
• (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

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:

Stacy Bandelier, 573-526-6846 or stacy.bandelier@dnr.mo.gov

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@dnr.mo.gov

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