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Title:  Communications Manager

Description: 

Requisition Id: 4102 

Salary: $65,304.00 - $81,516.00  

Salary Grade: S10 

Job Location:  Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1) 

Closing Date: August 20, 2025

 

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

 

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Heather D Feeler at Heather.Feeler@mdc.mo.gov or at573 5224115x3837, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Lead the development and implementation of effective media and communication strategies.

Essential Job Duties

  • Create internal and external communications, including employee communications, talking points, short and long-term communication plans, crisis communications, media training, community presentations, etc.
  • Build and sustain media relationships and vendor contacts.
  • Assist with social media planning and content coordination on conservation priorities.
  • Coordinate activities between digital and traditional communications teams.
  • Recruit, hire, review, schedule, and supervise the daily activities of staff.
  • Provide training and guidance and ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Develop annual budget and monitor spending compliance. 

Ancillary Job Duties

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or related field.
  • At least five (5) years professional experience in journalism, public administration, marketing, English, and communication with two (2) years in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity preferred.
  • Alternatively, a Master’s Degree and at least four (4) years professional experience.
  • Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
  • Knowledge to administer financial resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the Department?s mission.
  • Ability to coach and challenge others to achieve their potential.
  • Ability to identify internal and external politics that impact the work of the Department.
  • Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
  • Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to take a long-term view of the Department’s or unit’s direction and articulate a vision which integrates key program goals, priorities, values, and other factors.
  • Ability to develop and present programs to individuals and groups.
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight.
  • Ability to work varying shifts and hours, as needed

Work Environment

  • Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Abilities

  • Regularly remain in a stationary position.
  • Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
  • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  • Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
  • Regularly lift up to 10 pounds, correctly lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. 

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. 

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.


Nearest Major Market: Jefferson City
Nearest Secondary Market: Columbia Missouri

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