Program Specialist - OOC Outreach

Program Specialist – OOC Outreach – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Job Posting Number: 3330003526 Salary: $52,440 (base salary, may exceed with year‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials) Job Location: 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, and removing content, troubleshooting errors, maintaining quality control, and ensuring content meets the necessary requirements per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Collaborate with the Communications team to review, track, and maintain web analytics and related data. Act as primary accessibility staff; ensure all publications and web content meet DESE communication ADA accessibility guidelines and 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. 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 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. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. For assistance during any phase of the application process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service View phone number on click.appcast.io. Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io. The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr