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

Why you’ll love this position:

Outreach and Professional Development activities ensure that young children are safe, healthy, and successful learners by offering training and engagement opportunities for families and professionals. Outreach activities include the Childhood Connections e-newsletter, various webinars with stakeholders, and advisory council meetings. Outreach is important; it helps families and professionals become more involved in Missouri’s system of childhood services, including early learning and afterschool programs. From learning about programs to providing feedback on a policy, there are a variety of ways that stakeholders can engage with others at the local, regional, and state level.

What you’ll do:

• Provides leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive outreach program for the Office of Childhood and its stakeholders.
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of staff assigned to the outreach section.
• Develops outreach policies and procedures in conjunction with Office of Childhood leadership.
• Establishes project schedules and monitor progress of cross-office special projects.
• Monitors the progress of special projects to ensure deliverables and timelines are met and within scope (e.g. media campaign).
• Schedules and facilitates regular status meetings for cross-office projects.
• Coordinates the use of data for cross-office projects, including program and/or performance measures.
• Promotes effective partnerships with childhood stakeholders at the state, local, and regional level.
• Evaluates effectiveness of Office of Childhood outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensures outreach and stakeholder engagement procedures are implemented as expected.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in English, communication, public relations, education, or a closely related field.
• Three or more years of work in the field of education, early childhood, communication, public relations, or other experience that contributes directly to the understanding of activities of this assignment.

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