Job Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Why you’ll love this position:
This position supports the marketing and communications efforts of the Missouri Wine and Grape Board.
From sharing the unique experiences found only in Missouri wine country through written content, to promoting small businesses through speaking engagements and sponsorships, this position will aid in building awareness of Missouri’s incredible wineries and solidifying a community of Missouri wine enthusiasts.
If you have a passion for communicating about wine, a desire to support Missouri’s 129 wineries, and a team-oriented mindset, this is the position for you!
Develop and maintain website content including blogs, recipes, photos and video
Promote Missouri wine industry through public speaking, wine tastings and educational classes
Coordinate sponsorship requests and represent the organization via onsite events across Missouri
Engage consumers via social media platforms
Produce and distribute analytics reports
Communicate with wineries and industry partners
Minimum Qualifications:
Four (4) or more years of professional or technically relevant experience in business marketing or communications (position level offered will be based on level of experience).
Experience can come from a combination of direct work experience and/or completion of a bachelor’s or associate’s degree program with an emphasis on Marketing or Communications.
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
Public speaking experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Experience scheduling and monitoring social media content
Ability to work varying schedule including evening and weekend travel
Photography, video and graphic design skills
Basic wine knowledge a plus
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.
To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.
This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.
The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@mda.
mo.
gov