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Job Details for Education and Community Outreach Specialist

Court Name/Organization Missouri Western District Court
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the WDMO is seeking a highly motivated and engaging individual with experience in primary or secondary education to serve as an Education Specialist. The Education Specialist will create promotional materials and opportunities with the local community. Plan and lead tours, programs, events and any off-site presentations. Incorporate social media networking tools and multimedia exchanges. Communicate with stakeholders via newsletters and social media platforms. Participate in local and nationwide networks with other courts and law-related civic education groups. Receive and respond to requests for new programs and maintain a master calendar. Implement internal operating policies, communication strategies and delivery to meet goals of the public education and community outreach mission. Provide professional consultation to judges and other court unit personnel concerning public education and community outreach events. Document and archive events and activities and generate periodic reports.
Location Kansas City, MO
Opening and Closing Dates 02/13/2025 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 27
Salary $60,098 - $97,716
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities
Announcement Number DK021325
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

The U.S. Courts have a strong commitment to educating the public about the role of the judicial branch in the American system of government. The Education and Community Outreach Specialist is a professional position to apply practical knowledge of the justice system operations, law-related concepts in support of court-sponsored initiatives directed to the public. The position performs work directly related to the judiciary’s mission of engaging the public and promoting a better understanding about the federal courts and justice. These efforts encompass a wide range of professional educational and research services to produce and deliver high quality events for the Western District of Missouri. 

Representative Duties:

  • Plan and lead tours, programs, events, and off-site presentations
  • Incorporate social media networking tools and multimedia exchanges
  • Implement internal operating policies, communication strategies and delivery to meet the goals of the public education and community outreach mission
  • Research and create instructional materials for a variety of audiences and age levels
  • Receive and respond to requests for new programs and maintain an accurate master calendar
  • Process program registrations, send confirmations, and respond to questions
  • Create promotional materials and promote opportunities with the local education community
  • Maintain and expand mailing list for programs and promotions and communicate regularly with stakeholders via email newsletter and social media platforms
  • Create surveys and evaluation forms, collect responses and other data
  • Participate in local and nationwide networks with other courts and law-related civic education groups
  • Provides professional consultation to judges and other court unit personnel concerning public education and community outreach events and strategies
  • Document and archive events and activities and generate periodic reports
  • Order and/or shop for meals and supplies, coordinate with caterers and other outside vendors
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, English or public speaking. Ability to write and edit documents with considerable accuracy and speed. Ability to manage time and set priorities. Ability to interact and communicate with both internal and external customers. Applicant must have at least two years’ experience in lesson/curriculum development.

Specialized Experience

Progressively responsible experience, following completion of a bachelor’s degree, in areas of primary or secondary lesson and curriculum development.

Miscellaneous

The U.S. Courts have a strong commitment to educating the public about the role of the judicial branch in the American system of government. The Education and Community Outreach Specialist is a professional position to apply practical knowledge of the justice system operations, law-related concepts in support of court-sponsored initiatives directed to the public. The position performs work directly related to the judiciary’s mission of engaging the public and promoting a better understanding about the federal courts and justice. These efforts encompass a wide range of professional educational and research services to produce and deliver high quality events for the Western District of Missouri. 

Representative Duties:

  • Plan and lead tours, programs, events, and off-site presentations
  • Incorporate social media networking tools and multimedia exchanges
  • Implement internal operating policies, communication strategies and delivery to meet the goals of the public education and community outreach mission
  • Research and create instructional materials for a variety of audiences and age levels
  • Receive and respond to requests for new programs and maintain an accurate master calendar
  • Process program registrations, send confirmations, and respond to questions
  • Create promotional materials and promote opportunities with the local education community
  • Maintain and expand mailing list for programs and promotions and communicate regularly with stakeholders via email newsletter and social media platforms
  • Create surveys and evaluation forms, collect responses and other data
  • Participate in local and nationwide networks with other courts and law-related civic education groups
  • Provides professional consultation to judges and other court unit personnel concerning public education and community outreach events and strategies
  • Document and archive events and activities and generate periodic reports
  • Order and/or shop for meals and supplies, coordinate with caterers and other outside vendors
  • Other duties as assigned

Application Info

Candidates must submit a letter of interest which addresses their skills and experience related to this job, a current resume, and an application for Federal Employment, form AO 78. Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment

Please email packet in one PDF or Word file to: michele_nelson@mow.uscourts.gov

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.