Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program. Agency Information: 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 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor's Cup by Site Selection Magazine. The Kansas Department of Commerce administers the KANSASWORKS workforce system, which links businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state's workforce is equipped to meet industry needs. Learn more at kansascommerce.gov About the Position Position Description Who can apply: Those who meet the minimum requirements. Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Job Posting closes: May 14, 2025 Compensation: $29.00 to $33.00 hourly * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. 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) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The Outreach Program Manager plays a crucial role in coordinating all outreach activities for KANSASWORKS. This position involves overseeing outreach projects from inception to completion, ensuring seamless collaboration among key components such as customer engagement, content creation, graphic design, research, and web development. The manager is responsible for executing KANSASWORKS' outreach functions in a cohesive manner, which encompasses branding, advertising, public relations, direct outreach, electronic communications, social media initiatives, special events, and research. Acting as the lead account executive, the manager also promotes and develops printed materials for various programs and services, including website content, while directing and supervising the KANSASWORKS Social Media Coordinator. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: * Manages outreach projects from start to finish, including many key components and individuals such as the customer, content, graphics, research, web, etc. * Assists in all outreach activities for KANSASWORKS * Ensures all aspects of KANSASWORKS' outreach functions, including brand, advertising, public relations, direct outreach, electronic and social outreach (Web,) special events and research, are integrated. * Serves as lead account executive for KANSASWORKS by managing concept development through project completion of ad creation, grant management, special event planning, and direct and electronic outreach. * Promotes and develops printed material for all programs and services including website content. * Directs and supervises the KANSASWORKS Social Media Coordinator position(s) * Establishes performance expectations and priority outcomes, evaluates performance, provides employee counseling and guidance, and assigns work. * Serves as lead account executive for a variety of outreach projects as needed and assigned by the Director of Workforce Services * Manages special web projects as assigned and updates KANSASWORKS graphics Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Two plus years' experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, business communications or related field. Preferred Qualifications: * Marketing and graphic design experience preferred. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx . If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at [email protected] Recruiter Contact Information Name: Angie Krahe Email: [email protected] Phone: 785.291.3568 Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson Street; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612 Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User. Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. 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Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application * Resume * Cover Letter Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" 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 How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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