Kansas Department for Children and Families Hiring for Communications Coordinator Job at Topeka, KS Full Time

Communications Coordinator

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Empower DCF’s ability to engage with audiences through dual languages by guiding the agency’s Spanish-language comms strategy. Develop, coordinate and implement public awareness and internal comm campaigns as part of a dynamic creative, digital, and communications team.

Communicate and collaborate with clients from all agency departments to develop requested communications materials, including but not limited to: Communication plan development. In-depth social media analytics and strategy; Writing; Work in partnership with graphics team and communications specialist. Responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of communication initiatives, public awareness, and agency-focused campaigns. Develop and implement a strategy that allows DCF to communicate (using all channels available to the team) in dual languages

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0232003.pdf

Qualifications

· Education: post-secondary degree in strategic communication, public relations, journalism, and social media strategy

· Minimum Qualifications: Looking for someone with 4-5 years in a communication field with bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

· Special Knowledge: Expertise in visual storytelling, and graphic design and must be proficient using Adobe Creative Suite.

· Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Security Clearance: A background check (KBI – criminal background, welfare fraud, driver’s license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Communciations: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Required)

Work Location: One location