Communications Specialist Job Description

JOHNSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PART-TIME COMMUNCATIONS SPECIALIST
JCEDC is seeking a Communications Specialist who will provide primary support for daily office
communications. Other primary responsibilities will include committee management responsibilities, real
estate and organization marketing, demographic research, and public relation activities. A September 3,
2013, starting date is anticipated.
This part-time (average of 16 hours per week) position requires some experience with Google
Applications and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. As a Communications Specialist one must also
possess the following: superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, flexibility in
performing assigned tasks, professional demeanor, and the ability to work with limited
supervision. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in an office setting.
Communications Specialist
Job Description
Schedule:
Average of 16 hours per week
Salary Range:
$7.50 - $8.50/hour (Salary commensurate with experience)
Job Description
• Property Listing Management duties include: statistics and demographic research, research to
find current available Johnson County properties and property profile entry.
• Social Media Management duties include: updating the JCEDC website with news and press
releases, updating the JCEDC Facebook page and Twitter account.
• Receptionist duties include: answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting
guests. Providing office and administrative support as needed.
• Committee Management duties include: maintaining office calendar for JCEDC committees and
boards, scheduling and communicating meeting dates, coordinating attendees, and preparing
meeting information for committee and board members.
Experience Required

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, web-based Google applications and the
ability to learn other economic development specific software
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility in accepting and performing tasks as assigned
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Working toward a college degree will be considered
• Experience in office setting preferred
To Apply
1. Complete the JCEDC Application for Employment. This completed application form can be signed in
two ways: a) handwritten signature and, mailed or; scanned and emailed or b) digital signature and
emailed.
2. Along with the Application for Employment, include a cover letter, resume and references. If you
choose to send via email, the email message can be the cover letter, with up to three (3) attachments:
Application, Resume and, possibly, list of references, if not included in the resume or application.
3. Send via: (First round deadline is August 14, 2013.)
U.S. Mail to:
Dee Hudson
Johnson County Economic Development Corporation
300 N Holden, Suite 301
Warrensburg, MO 64093
or
Email to Dee Hudson
4. Please email Dee Hudson with any questions or concerns.
JCEDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer