An application and résumé must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Deadline:Open Until Filled

Compensation: $23.00 – $26.25/hr.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Creative Assistant is a critical role on the Marketing and Communications team. This is a fast-paced position that not only is responsible for helping develop creative assets but ensuring dissemination platforms for all content are updated and optimized .

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Visual content creation

Assists Creative Director and Marketing/Communications team to develop effective, cohesive, and professional materials. Captures video and still images of companies, individuals and/or areas to accompany written content that is disseminated on multiple platforms (print, web, social media, email, etc.). Develops brochures, handouts, videos, advertising, publications, graphics, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, annual reports, and other public-facing content for the Marketing/Communications team and other Department of Commerce divisions

Website Development

Builds and maintains the agency website. This includes the creation of functional webpages, monitoring of online traffic and optimizing user experience and behavior. Ensures functionality and efficiency of sites and updates website as needed

Applications and Forms

Creates online applications and forms from paper-based to web-based. Ensures proper integration of forms with kansascommerce.gov and salesforce.com. Works with agency divisions to update applications and forms as program requirements and processes evolve

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience developing webpages, forms, and optimizing website performance.
• Experience also needed in visual content creation (graphics, photography and videography).

Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe
Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov
Phone: 785.291.3568
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:

• Tax Clearance Certificate
• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

• Résumé

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & vacation leave
• Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid state holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Job Application Process:

• Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and Submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
  • Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
  • How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.