Medicaid Communications Manager (211064)

Summary:

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Medicaid Communications Manager opening in Topeka. This position conducts research to develop and edit publications such as news releases, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures and mass emails, among others, related to Medicaid. This often requires liaison work between/among agency staff and counterparts from other agencies/organizations. Maintains knowledge of statewide agency programs and operations.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Keep up-to-date information on the KDHE and KanCare website and social media account pages. This includes developing content and material specific to Medicaid before providing it to the Digital Director. Assists in maintaining KDHE’s social media accounts by making use of proper tone and visual content required to communicate with these audiences.

Assists the Communications Director/Deputy Communications Director and the leadership of Division of Health Care Finance in developing and implementing proactive and reactive communications strategies, including direct public communication, earned media and advertisements.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  1-2 years of marketing, communications experience

Education: 

• High School, GED

Licensing & Certification: 

• Valid Driver’s License – Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any additional skills, experiences, or qualifications that would be beneficial, but aren’t strictly necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

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 STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

How to Apply:

Specific instructions for applying, which might include submitting a resume, cover letter, list of references, or completing an online application.

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Contact Information:

[email protected]

Salary Range

$ $22.16 to $26.98