What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication & Community Outreach Coordinator position at St. Louis County, MO?
Salary : $48,048.00 - $72,092.80 Annually
Location : St. Louis, MO
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00014
Department : Children's Service Fund
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Children's Service Fund (CSF) is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and driven communication and outreach professional to join our team. The Communication and Community Outreach Coordinator will report to the Communication Director and will provide outreach, educating the public on the organization and program goals and collaborating with external agencies to deliver services. As a member of the communications team, they will also provide support developing internal and external messaging to further our mission and expand our brand.
This position plays an important role in expanding CSF's brand and increasing knowledge on mental and behavioral health and related resources in the community. This position will also connect with underserved communities in St. Louis County, explore collaborations with existing partners and identify opportunities to develop new partnerships.
Examples of Duties
- Develop an outreach strategy to inform public of available services and highlight the Find-A-Service tool.
- Develop and facilitate CSF's Wellness in the Community campaign, educating County resident on mental health and CSFs Find-A-Service Tool.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies and community organizations to inform, educate, and familiarize residents with resources available to kids and their families in St. Louis County.
- Develop, promote, and implement events and activities.
- Identify underserved County residents and communities and develop relationships to connect them to services.
- Serve as CSF's brand ambassador to the community.
- Organize and facilitate CSF's Outreach Council.
- Organize John M. Anderson Excellence In the Field of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Provider Award and work with previous recipients to develop educational and outreach campaigns.
- Maintain and develop content for CSF's newsletter.
- Assist in the development and creation of blog content to help support the organization's efforts to become a leader in children's behavioral health in the region.
- Assist in the execution of the strategic communications plan and educational and outreach campaigns.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and at least three years of related experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director / Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105
314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax : (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include : paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Salary : $48,048 - $72,093
