Project Specialist

Job Description:

Project Specialist

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you looking for part-time work? Are you looking for a part-time job where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Are you self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision? If this sounds interesting to you, the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity is looking for someone to join their team to provide support to health improvement initiatives for the purpose of promoting health equity and reducing health disparities in Missouri.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Angel Surdin at Angel.Surdin@health.mo.gov or by phone at 573-526-3276.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in ensuring the statutory requirements of 192.083 RSMo are met.
• Support planning and facilitating projects from start to finish.
• Use data-driven assessment to identify population health disparities and assist with outreach, community activities, and innovative programming.
• Use relevant public health data, personal lived experience, and the experience of others to help DHSS positively impact minority health and promote health equity.
• Assist with other duties and special projects or events as needed or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• The ideal person for this position will possess strong critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, a high level of commitment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be detailed-oriented.
• Experience working with social and media and public health data.
• Proficiency in computer operations, including the ability to use Excel, Outlook, Word, and Web-based programs.

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:

Angel Surdin at Angel.Surdin@health.mo.gov or by phone at 573-526-3276.

Salary:

$20.64 per Hour