Public Relations Specialist

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Public Relations Specialist

Division of Labor Standards: On-site Section

Annual Salary: $41,514

• Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Job Location: Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

This position will assist in promoting the Missouri On-site Safety and Health Consultation Program. The position will also support the current Public Relations Specialist in their administrative duties.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you will do:

• Strategize new ways to promote the Missouri On-site Safety and Health Consultation Program.
• Conduct promotional mailings to support the program.
• Follow up with potential consultees with the goal of securing consultation visits; attend various conferences throughout the State to promote the program.
• Assist with data entry into program databases.
• Engage with Missouri employers to obtain corrections for overdue hazards.
• Answer inquiries from the public regarding various programs within the Division of Labor Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree (Substitutions may be allowed).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in spreadsheets to sort needed data.
• Ability to converse with the public and properly communicate the benefits of the Missouri On-site Consultation Program.
• Ability to stimulate public interest and gain support for agency programs.

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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Daniel Stark at 573-751-1223 or Daniel.Stark@labor.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.