Communication Specialist

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

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary :

The Kansas Department of Insurance is seeking a dedicated individual to fill a Communication Specialist position in our Government and Public Affairs Division.

As a Communication Specialist, your primary focus will be assisting the Director of Government and Public Affairs and the Chief of Staff in leading the Department’s communication efforts with the public.

Your role will include proactively driving positive awareness regarding insurance and securities matters via news releases, media statements, media content on the Department’s website, social media, publications and outreach events.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who has excellent communications skills, both written and verbal and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.

For a complete position description, please contact the recruiter.

Key Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Director of Government and Public Affairs and Chief of Staff, draft press releases and other media announcements aimed at informing the public of Department news, alerts or announcements.
• Conceptualize, and then either prepare or oversee the design, creation and production of visual communications from the Department to the public including informational graphics and social media graphics and assist with posting to social media sites.

Develop or set templates for the creation of PowerPoint presentations to be used by the Commissioner and other Department staff at speeches or public events.

Lead the Department’s investor education initiative, SmartInvestKS, coordinating the outreach and education to the public through establishment of and promotion of sponsorships, education initiatives and in person events.

Assist with other educational and outreach events.

The Team

You will be part of a collaborative, fun, hardworking team where protecting Kansas consumers is the primary goal. This driven and devoted team enjoys challenging themselves and their colleagues to produce the best work.

Expect to collaborate and enhance your knowledge on a variety of subjects within the Department.

What We Have to Offer

The Kansas Department of Insurance has a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Personal and professional growth opportunities by offering career development programs to further career advancement
• Outstanding work-life balance with flexible work schedules and a chance to work up to one day a week remotely after six months of employment with the Department
• No waiting period for health insurance coverage eligible for insurance on day one
• Competitive Salary
• Paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
• Retention and Credential Bonus Opportunities
• KPERS Retirement plan and deferred compensation program
• Beautifully renovated office near Wanamaker Road with free parking and easy access to I-70

Qualifications

Required

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BA / BS in journalism, communications, marketing, public administration, business management or related field(s).
• Professional or technical experience, as deemed by the Commissioner of Insurance to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required college study.

Ideal Candidates Will Have :

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms and their operations
• Knowledge of journalistic principles and practices preferred
• Knowledge of English usage and of the requirements of press, radio and web publication required
• Knowledge of and experience with graphic design is preferred
• Ability to create clear, concise and accurate written communications
• Ability to prepare interesting and informative written communications involving technical or complex subject matter

Additional Requirements

• As a condition of employment, candidates are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include name-based criminal history records check, reference / background check of past and present employers
• Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S. is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

The Kansas Department of Insurance does not provide sponsorship for this position

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required, please visit the Department of Revenue’s website for more information :

Veteran’s Preference Eligible Learn more about claiming Veteran’s preference at : https : / / admin.ks.gov / offices / personnel-services / jobs / veterans-preference