Program Manager

An application, cover letter and résumé must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

The Kansas Department of Commerce administers the KANSASWORKS workforce system, which links businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Compensation: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 annually

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

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

Provide downtown revitalization assistance to Kansas Main Street communities:

• Work closely with other Kansas Main Street staff to provide a variety of complex and creative consultative services and technical assistance to Designated and Affiliate Kansas Main Street communities.

• Work with local Main Street and community development organizations, their boards and committees, as well as other community leaders, to help them grow and maintain economically vital historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts and to help them maintain strong Main Street organizations under the preservation-based foundation of the Main Street Four Point Approach.

• Assists in promoting and marketing services and resources of the Kansas Main Street program to communities interested in pursuing downtown revitalization as an economic development tool.

• Develops promotional materials for the program itself, training opportunities, program services and other opportunities as deemed necessary. These materials must be able to be presented either in-person, in a printed format or virtually.

Program Management:

• Provide relevant and timely data using services such as Maestro, Placer.ai and ESRI to Main Street communities.

• Administration of the Affiliate program, including assessment of community needs. Work with Commerce Marketing and Communications team members to coordinate marketing and branding efforts for the program.

• Represent the program, agency and Community Development Division at statewide and national conferences related to downtown revitalization and economic development.

Assistance to Work Group and Division:

• Complete assignments within established time frames and budgets.

• Participate in and sometimes lead team services to non-Main Street communities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Licensing & Certification:

• One-year experience working with or in a local Main Street program or similar urban planning, economic development, historic preservation or business incubator type endeavor.

• Must have the ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years’ experience working with or in a local Main Street program or similar urban planning, economic development, historic preservation or business incubator type endeavor.

• Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in Economic Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent experience.

Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe
Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov
Phone: 785.291.3568
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:

• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé

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)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Job Application Process:

• Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and Submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

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.