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Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Relations Manager. JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on individuals’ abilities, provide choice driven supports, and advocate alongside people to live and work in our community. We aspire to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities. The Community Relations Manager is responsible for developing communication and relationship-building strategies to promote the work of JCDS, as well as the coordination of internal and external communication about our services. First review of applications will be Monday, November 7, 2022. Responsibilities include:
Responsible for direct oversight and guidance to 2.0 Communications Specialists providing internal and external communication content; create, update, and maintain operating procedures for department workflows; evaluate performance and provide feedback and coaching to staff; resolve employee relations issues; delegate assignments and ensure involvement in agency groups and activities; review and manage communications outputs to ensure appropriateness, effectiveness and accuracy
A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public relations, business administration, or related field is required. Four years of experience with performing the communications function for an organization is also required. Experience and education may substitute for one another.
A master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public relations, business administration, or related field is preferred. Two years of leading, directing, supervising, or coordinating the work of others is preferred. One year working for a public sector or non-profit organization, specifically with relation to serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is also preferred.
Candidate must be able to successfully complete criminal and motor vehicle background screenings, which includes KDADS required screenings and registry checks.
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