Community Relations Facilitator

Job Description:

Community Relations Facilitator

Description

Position: Community Relations Facilitator

Reports to: Superintendent

Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Classification: 1.0 FTE, Professional

Division: Division of Learning Services, Office of Special Education

Location: Jefferson City

Section: Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

Pay Range: SP14

Job Group Code: 103

Primary duty assists the superintendent and the MSSD administrative team in providing an effective community relations and engagement program.

Essential Functions : Assists the superintendent and the MSSD administrative team in providing an effective community relations and engagement program. This is a 12-month professional position primarily responsible for development of positive and productive relationships with families, alumni, local community stakeholders, educators, local education agencies (LEAs), service organizations, other agencies serving people with disabilities, and the general public.

• Collects, approves, prepares, and disseminates newsletters, emails, articles, and other communications to inform staff, families, service organizations, LEAs, and other stakeholders of activities, programs, and accomplishments of MSSD, its staff, or students.

• Serves as media liaison and school spokesperson with the school superintendent.

• Builds and maintains the MSSD website with reports/events scheduled and submitted by the superintendent and/or the administrative team.

• Makes professional and engaging documents, flyers, and handouts for varied audiences.

• Approves all publications for MSSD schools, area offices, and central office before dissemination.

• Serves as the liaison with the DESE Communications office by providing assistance with the coordination, creation, quality control, and approvals for all school, area office, and central office publications, program communication, and social media campaigns.

• Presents and disseminates information about the MSSD program and schools at appropriate conferences.

• Coordinates with human resources to administer the volunteer program.

• Serves as liaison with companies/employers for postsecondary transition training opportunities. Works with MSSD educators and home-school coordinators to build relationships with area businesses and agencies that may provide postsecondary opportunities for students.

• Promotes and coordinates activities and events internally to promote a positive work environment.

• Promotes and coordinates activities and events externally to promote positive relationship with MSSD stakeholders.

• Ability to complete multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels as well as public speaking.

• Strong writing and presentation skills.

• Resourceful and well organized.

• Ability to lead and advocate in a team setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office as well as experience in web design (Drupal).

• Sensitivity to the needs of children and adults with disabling conditions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Travel :

• The official domicile for this position is Jefferson City, MO.

• This position is required to travel in-state or out-of-state. Mileage and other travel expenses will be reimbursed at the approved rate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.

• Expert desktop publishing experience/website construction/graphic arts experience.

• Excellent written language and computer skills.

• This position requires some flexibility in work hours and involves some weekend activities.

OR

• 4+ years experience in not-for-profit community relations, media relations, and/or event planning.

• Expert desktop publishing experience/website construction/graphic arts experience.

• Excellent written language and computer skills.

• This position requires some flexibility in work hours and involves some weekend activities.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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: dese.mssdhr@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 dese.mssdhr@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.

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.

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

Salary:

63,744.00 per Year