What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Coordinator position at Kansas Department of Labor?
About the Position
- Who can apply: External
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran and/or Disability Preference Eligible: Yes.
- Office Location: Onsite in Topeka
- Application Due: Friday, February 14, 2025
- How to Apply: Jobs.ks.gov #215432
- Compensation: $45,000 - 50,000 / year
Position Summary & Responsibilities: Creative Coordinator
We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Creative Coordinator to support our Communications team in executing innovative design and multimedia projects. This role provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your creativity will be valued and your ideas will contribute to impactful communication.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications to produce high-quality internal and external materials, including marketing assets, educational resources, and event collateral.
- Manage project details from inception to completion, ensuring all work adheres to our high standards and deadlines.
- Design and create layouts for brochures, publications, and presentations that effectively convey information.
- Enhance visuals by correcting and editing both low and high-resolution images.
- Contribute to content development for social media, marketing, and web platforms.
- Organize and maintain an archive of all creative assets to streamline future projects.
- Own and develop our brand identity by creating a cohesive style guide for all divisions.
- Proofread and edit content to ensure quality and consistency.
- Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Oversee content and graphics on our website, ensuring sections such as the KDOL homepage, Careers, and Employers are visually appealing and up-to-date.
- Create and edit videos as needed to enhance our communication efforts.
- Serve as a backup for the Social Media and Website Coordinator to ensure seamless operations.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, alongside a solid command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine interest in local government.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience of 2-5 years in a creative role or similar capacity.
- Valid Kansas driver’s license
Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Pre-employment background screening
- State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
