We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding Department values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.
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.
This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Office of Communications, and will be located at the
Lewis & Clark State Office building at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
If you love communicating and having variety in your day, this is the job for you. Join a team of enthusiastic, creative professionals who work to communicate to the public the importance of Missouri’s natural and cultural resources. You will collaborate with the communications team to create eye-catching and effective deliverables that help demonstrate the department’s mission, values and key messages.
- Gather, compile, and verify information; compose and edit copy for newsletters, brochures, webpages, social media, fact sheets and other publications.
- Prepare and disseminate informational materials to support and promote services of the agency.
- Prepare news releases to inform and educate the public concerning agency programs and services.
- Work within a committee to plan annual activities for special events, such as Earth Day and Missouri State Fair.
- Research material and prepare speaking points for agency officials.
- Update or create webpages in Drupal and WordPress.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Special Job Qualifications And Preferences
- Hold a strategic vision and be audience minded.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with professionalism.
- Must maintain a current, valid driver license.
- Knowledge of AP style is preferred.
- Knowledge of 508 Accessibility Compliance is preferred.
- Knowledge of news media operations and relations is preferred.
- Knowledge of web management programs, such as Drupal, WordPress, etc. is preferred.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Benefits & Work-life Balance
Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.
How We Invest In You
- Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
- Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.
Brian Quinn, 573-526-7308- or brian.quinn@dnr.mo.gov
Or
Sally Namassy, Recruiter at sally.namassy@dnr.mo.gov
