Program Specialist – OOC Outreach – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Job Posting Number: 3330003526
Salary: $52,440
Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.
Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Why You’ll Love This Position
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
- Serve as the primary web maintainer and point of contact for the Office of Childhood.
- Maintain the overall appearance and technical functions of the department’s 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).
- Collaborate with the Communications team to review, track, and maintain web analytics and related data.
- Primary accessibility staff. Ensure all publications and web content meet DESE Communication ADA accessibility guidelines; provide training and technical assistance to staff as needed.
- Develop surveys and manage systems for data collection, tracking, and storage.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
- Full job description available upon request.
All You Need For Success
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in communications, public relations, journalism, web design and development, or a closely related field.
OR
- Four or more years of experience in 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.
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, sex, 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 programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email
civilrights@dese.mo.gov.
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.
