ポジションの概要

The Manager for Growth Programs leads statewide initiatives that help Kansas small businesses start, grow, and compete. This position develops and manages business readiness, capacity-building, and training programs focused on government and corporate contracting, market expansion, certification programs, and access to capital. The Manager builds partnerships with businesses, entrepreneurship support organizations, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders to expand opportunities for Kansas businesses. The role also provides leadership support through outreach, stakeholder engagement, communications, customer assistance, and collaboration across agency programs to strengthen the state’s small business ecosystem.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement training and technical assistance programs focused on business readiness for government and corporate contracting and capacity building for larger contracts 
• Develop and lead initiatives that create government and corporate procurement opportunities for small businesses and create clear pathways for small businesses to secure contracts 
• Develop and implement training and technical assistance programs focused on business readiness for new markets and capacity building for market expansion or diversification
• Promote Kansas business certifications to Kansas businesses
• Participate in internal and external engagement opportunities with businesses, entrepreneurship support organizations, business community organizations, and key industry sectors, such as those involved in critical supply chains and those that are vital to the state economy
• Support internal and external communications related to office initiatives and programs
• Assist with management of grants
• Answer emails and phone calls from small businesses seeking assistance
• Expand funding and capital access opportunities for Kansas small businesses and entrepreneurs to support business startup, sustainability, and growth
• Develop and implement training programs for businesses seeking funding

Pay Range: $33.65 to $38.46 hourly

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

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Ready to step into the heart of state government and make things happen?

If you’re looking for an internship that will help you learn more about how the Small Business Division helps businesses grow and thrive, this internship is for you! If you’re looking for an internship that will help you learn more about how the Small Business Division helps businesses grow and thrive, this internship is for you! The division supports and empowers small businesses and entrepreneurs across Kansas. The division supports and empowers small businesses and entrepreneurs across Kansas.

Support the Office of Small Business by conducting ecosystem research and resource mapping, coordinating events, engaging with stakeholders, tracking data, and analyzing impact. Assist with entrepreneurial community outreach and help develop resources to strengthen small business growth across Kansas.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting ecosystem analysis to identify gaps in small business resources and areas where additional support is needed.
• Research entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs), business development programs, funding opportunities, and workforce training initiatives across Kansas.
• Assist in planning and promoting E3-led events, such as pitch competitions, ESO networking meetups, lender roundtables and small business training workshops.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, venue setup, speaker coordination and participant engagement.
• Track and manage key performance indication (KPIs) related to E3’s initiatives, including program participation, capital access rates, and business engagement levels.
• Work with internal teams to ensure business support programs are effectively monitored and evaluated.
• Assist in creating outreach materials, resource guides and business development toolkits for entrepreneurs and ESOs.
• Help conduct community outreach efforts to ensure business owners across Kansas are aware of available funding, training and ecosystem support resources.

Pay Range: $15.03時給

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (hours may vary)

Non-Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This position will manage and coordinate the Mobile Workforce Center while providing workforce services that connect job seekers with employment opportunities. Ensure compliance with federal and state workforce program requirements, maintain accurate case records, support customers using workforce systems, and represent workforce services through community outreach, job fairs, and partner events. Review service delivery to improve program effectiveness and provide technical assistance to staff and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews customer assessments, transferable skills, education, and work history to support structured employment planning consistent with federal and state program guidelines. 
• Ensure electronic case records in カンザスWORKS.com are accurate, complete, and compliant with documentation, data integrity, and performance reporting standards. 
• Identifies trends, service gaps, or inconsistencies in customer service delivery and recommends process improvements. 
• Provide technical assistance in the operation and delivery of workforce services, including supporting the scheduling, deployment, and use of a Mobile Workforce Center to meet program goals and community needs. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational procedures and service delivery practices, including maintaining records, reports, and documentation related to mobile operations and workforce services. 
• Provide basic technical support and coordination for equipment and operations, including identifying issues, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring operational readiness of mobile service delivery tools. 
• Reviews and analyzes services provided to Unemployment Insurance claimants identified a likely to exhaust benefits to ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Identifies service gaps and recommends adjustments to improve compliance and operational efficiency. 
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains electronic records in the statewide automated data system in accordance with established procedures and regulations. 
• Participate in training, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts, including applying quality practices to enhance service delivery and support program objectives. 
• Represents workforce services at job fairs, community events, and public forums to promote participation in workforce programs.

Pay Range: $21.87 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

研修プログラム、職業紹介、その他のプログラムサービスの潜在的な適格性を判断するために必要な情報を得るために、顧客と面接する技術的な仕事です。 勤務地はケンタッキー州セジウィック郡のウィチタ・ワークフォース・センターです。

Responsibilities:

• 再就職支援・資格審査（RESEA）プログラムに選ばれた申請者に早期介入とケース管理を行う。
• RESEAは、カンザス労働省（KDOL）のWorker Profiling and Reemployment Services（WPRS）システムにより、失業保険（UI）給付を「使い果たす可能性が高い」と認定された申請者で構成される。  
• 労働力革新機会法（Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act）、カンザス医療専門職機会プロジェクト（Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project）、退役軍人のための雇用助成金（Jobs for Veterans State Grant）、その他地域の州および連邦の助成金プログラムなど、労働力システム内の提携プログラムの資格と適合性を判断する。
• 詳細な顧客メモやサービス履歴を含む包括的なドキュメントを管理する。 カンザスWORKS.com顧客管理システム
• カンザス州労働省失業保険担当職員と協力し、早期再就職支援サービスに参加している申請者の進捗状況を報告する。
• 就労準備とビジネス・スキルの分野におけるワークショップを促進する。
• 履歴書・カバーレターの講評、模擬面接、労働市場情報の提供を担当
• 求職者に適切な雇用機会と支援サービスを紹介する。

Pay Range: $21.87-$22.38 hourly

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This Program Consultant position provides case management and employment services to justice-involved participants in Northeast Kansas. Coordinates individualized employment plans and Integrated Resource Teams (IRTs) with community partners to address barriers to employment. Connects participants with workforce programs, supportive services, training, and community resources to promote employment, job retention, and self-sufficiency. Develops and maintains partnerships with local service providers and coordinates services to ensure effective participant support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive case management and follow-up services to justice-involved program participants who are in the State.
• Form an Integrated Resource Team (IRT), a collaboration between the community service providers and Employment Specialists and other individuals involved in the participants’ employment plan.
• Connect participants with individualized services and community resources to overcome work and life issues that interfere with holding and keeping jobs.
• Provide workforce services to program participants in coordination with partner staff, to reduce duplication of services.
• Provide access to and oversight of online Workplace Readiness curriculum, supportive services, and Digital and Financial Literacy training
• Understand and access available Commerce programs such as Registered Apprenticeship, Labor Exchange Services, Ticket to Work Program, and other appropriate offerings
• Understand and utilize local labor market information to identify high demand/high wage occupations. Engage in local job development and employer outreach to create On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities and/or direct placement with local employers.
• Partner with additional local organizations to reduce barriers specific to each participant.

Pay Range: 年間1TP4.5万～1TP4.6万円

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This position provides management, oversight, and supervision of the RESTART 25+ program, ensuring grant compliance, program performance, and effective statewide service delivery. Coordinates with workforce partners, correctional institutions, and state and federal agencies; supervises program staff; and oversees contracts, projects, and service delivery activities.

Responsibilities:

• Implements grant requirements as appropriate; collaborates with appropriate staff and partners to prepare
  grant reports; writes grant updates in response to requirements.
• Coordinates and facilitates local service
  delivery activities with immediate staff members, One-Stop partners, other agency program staff,
  governmental agencies and institutions to facilitate the development of service delivery strategies and
  training opportunities.
• Provides supervision, oversight and guidance to program staff. Meets regularly to assess needs and to
  provide support, feedback, and training. Provides ongoing coaching to encourage continuous quality
  improvement. Responsible for approval of time and leave for program staff. Conducts regular
  performance reviews as directed by the agency.
• Assures all assigned programs are compliant, operational, and meet program objectives and performance
  measures.
• Assures workforce accountability reporting for selected activities serving as a liaison between
  the department, KANSASWORKS State Board, US Dept of Labor (USDOL), correctional institutions or
  agencies, and any other state or federal department.

Pay Range: $60,000.00 to $68,000.00 annually

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Technical Research Analyst collects, researches, analyzes, and interprets workforce data to support Workforce Services programs and drive continuous improvement. This position develops and tests SQL, Python, PostgreSQL, and DBEAVER scripts to generate real-time reports and analysis from the KANSASWORKS.com database, providing data-driven insights to evaluate program performance, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, researches, analyzes, interprets and reports using data within KANSASWORKS.com to
  communicate needs for improvement, best practices and impact analysis for Workforce Service
  administered programs.
• Formulate, test and create scripts using software applications like DBEAVER, Python, SQL, PostgreSQL to
  provide real-time report and analysis using KANSASWORKS.com static database. Translates data and
  formulate into comprehendible reports and presentations.
• Develops methodologies, tools and standards for data research, collection, analysis and reporting to
  ensure conformance with federal requirements, agency policies and procedures, and professional
  standards.
• Produce program evaluation reports in relation to the interpretation of these policies and
  procedures.
• Acts in back-up capacity for KANSASWORKS.com Data Analyst.

Pay Range: $25.00 to $27.77 hourly

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This Veterans Employment Representative provides employment and career services to veterans and the general job-seeking public by assisting with job searches, résumé development, interview preparation, labor market information, and other workforce resources. Delivers individualized case management and outreach services to connect veterans and job seekers with employment opportunities and workforce programs while supporting efficient service delivery across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Apply case management techniques to assist job seekers in attaining employment goals, including developing, maintaining, and updating Individual Employment Plans with appropriate timelines and shared responsibilities.
• Evaluate job seeker progress toward employment and skill attainment goals, ensuring appropriate adjustments to service strategies and documenting outcomes in accordance with program expectations.
• Knowledge of job readiness and career development practices, including the ability to support job seekers in improving employability, interviewing skills, and utilization of Workforce Center resources and staff expertise.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant case management records, including documentation of enrollment, services, progress, and follow-up activities, in alignment with federal and state policies, procedures, and performance accountability standards.
• Conduct detailed intake and comprehensive assessments, including evaluation of education, work history, interests, barriers to employment, and economic and family status to inform service delivery.
• Develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) based on assessment results, aligning services with job seeker goals and workforce program opportunities.
• Knowledge of workforce programs, training opportunities, and labor market information, with the ability to communicate job requirements, occupational options, and career pathways to job seekers.
• Determine program eligibility and explain requirements, assisting individuals with applications for employment, training, and supportive service programs.
• Collaborate with supervisors to develop and implement outreach strategies that reflect local workforce needs, labor market conditions and community demographics, ensuring services are delivered to eligible veterans through effective partnerships and outreach activities.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to identify, connect, and provide access to Workforce Center services for eligible veterans, including those with significant barriers to employment.
• Participate in program-related meetings, training and professional development activities at the local, state and federal levels to maintain current knowledge of workforce programs and veteran services.
• Complete and maintain program reports and documentation, including weekly monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.

Pay Range: $21.87 to $22.38 hourly

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Workforce Professional is responsible for supporting workforce development programs through program operations, customer service oversight, reemployment services support, data integrity and reporting compliance, program coordination, outreach, and digital service delivery. This position ensures the efficient delivery of workforce services by assisting job seekers and employers, maintaining accurate program records, monitoring compliance with state and federal requirements, coordinating referrals and partner services, and supporting public engagement initiatives. The Workforce Professional also promotes workforce programs through outreach activities and assists with digital platforms and virtual service delivery to enhance access to employment and training resources.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews customer assessments, transferable skills, education, and work history to support structured employment planning consistent with federal and state program guidelines.
• Ensure electronic case records in KANSASWORKS.com are accurate, complete, and compliant with documentation, data integrity, and performance reporting standards.
• Reviews and analyzes services provided to Unemployment Insurance claimants identified as likely to exhaust benefits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identifies service gaps and recommends adjustments to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains electronic records in the statewide automated data system in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Monitors documentation for accuracy and completeness to ensure adherence to program standards.
• Screens and evaluates customer information to ensure appropriate referrals to partner programs and community resources.
• Represents workforce services at job fairs, community events, and public forums to promote participation in workforce programs.
• Provides technical assistance to customers utilizing online workforce platforms, ensuring adherence to established operational procedures.

Pay Range: $21.87 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to Noon

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Workforce Professional is responsible for supporting workforce development programs through program operations, customer service oversight, reemployment services support, data integrity and reporting compliance, program coordination, outreach, and digital service delivery. This position ensures the efficient delivery of workforce services by assisting job seekers and employers, maintaining accurate program records, monitoring compliance with state and federal requirements, coordinating referrals and partner services, and supporting public engagement initiatives. The Workforce Professional also promotes workforce programs through outreach activities and assists with digital platforms and virtual service delivery to enhance access to employment and training resources.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews customer assessments, transferable skills, education, and work history to support structured employment planning consistent with federal and state program guidelines.
• Ensure electronic case records in KANSASWORKS.com are accurate, complete, and compliant with documentation, data integrity, and performance reporting standards.
• Reviews and analyzes services provided to Unemployment Insurance claimants identified as likely to exhaust benefits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identifies service gaps and recommends adjustments to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains electronic records in the statewide automated data system in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Monitors documentation for accuracy and completeness to ensure adherence to program standards.
• Screens and evaluates customer information to ensure appropriate referrals to partner programs and community resources.
• Represents workforce services at job fairs, community events, and public forums to promote participation in workforce programs.
• Provides technical assistance to customers utilizing online workforce platforms, ensuring adherence to established operational procedures.

Pay Range: $21.87 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to Noon

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Director of International Business Development serves as the executive leader for the State of Kansas’ international business development strategy, advancing foreign direct investment, export growth, and global economic competitiveness. Provides leadership and oversight of the International Division, develops strategic partnerships with global stakeholders, and advises executive leadership on international economic development initiatives. Represents the State in high-level international engagements, trade missions, and global industry events to attract investment, expand trade opportunities, and drive economic growth and job creation for Kansas.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the executive leader responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the State of Kansas’ global business development strategy focused on foreign direct investment attraction, international trade expansion, export growth, and global economic competitiveness.
• Develops and maintains high-level relationships with foreign governments, multinational corporations, site selection consultants, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and international partners to advance Kansas’ position in the global economy.
• Represents the State of Kansas with international delegations, foreign dignitaries, business executives, and strategic partners. Leads efforts to identify, cultivate, and convert international business opportunities into economic growth, capital investment, and job creation for Kansas.
• Directs the planning, strategy, and execution of international business development initiatives, including Governor and Lt. Governor-led and executive-level trade missions, foreign investment recruitment missions, global industry events, and targeted market engagement strategies.
• Oversees Kansas’ presence at internationally significant events including the Farnborough International Airshow, Paris Air Show, SelectUSA Investment Summit, and other priority industry platforms aligned with Kansas’ targeted sectors. Leads recruitment and engagement of Kansas companies participating in international trade opportunities and develops
• Serves as a senior advisor to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Governor’s Office, and Administration on matters related to international economic development, foreign direct investment, trade policy, global market trends, and geopolitical issues impacting Kansas businesses.

Pay Range: $115,000.00 to $118,484.36 annually

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Attorney supports the Workforce Services Division by assisting with legal research, policy analysis, and review of agency documents for compliance with state and federal law, including WIOA. Working under the guidance of the Chief Attorney, this role helps ensure agency programs and operations align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Consultation, Legal Research and Advise for the Workforce Services Division, AJLA, CIAC, KAC and other divisions, receives oral or written questions from other employees of the agency or receives oral or written assignments from the Chief Attorney.
• 問題や課題に関連する法的および/または政策的な問題を特定する。
• Searches for primary and/or secondary legal authority to answer the legal and/or policy issues which must be answered.
• Reads, analyzes and evaluates agency letters and interoffice memos, policy statements, personnel and program manuals and proposed administrative regulations on Workforce Services issues for compliance with current law, legal authority, legal reasoning and legal implications.
• Provides legal counsel to Commerce Workforce Services Division administrative officials and field personnel to assure that Commerce and its subdivisions perform their respective duties in accordance with the law and also to aid in the compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other federal laws and regulations.
• Reads, analyzes and evaluates the legal and factual claims raised in letters, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, pleadings and appellate briefs delivered to the agency by opposing parties.
• 会議、宣誓証言、公聴会、裁判に出張し、出席し、積極的に参加する。
• 州裁判所および連邦裁判所において、証拠提出、証人尋問および反対尋問、異議の陳述および説明、申し立て、異議の申し立て、その他の法的問題の弁論を行うことにより、行政審問で政府機関を代表し、政府機関を代表して裁判を行う。

Pay Range: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Legal Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Department of Commerce Legal Division by coordinating complex contracts, grants, loan agreements, legal documents, meetings, hearings, and other critical legal processes. This position supervises support staff, manages workflow and administrative procedures, serves as the primary agency contact for Legislative Post Audit (LPA), and works closely with attorneys, vendors, contractors, and state agencies to keep legal matters organized and on track. If you’re a highly organized professional with strong legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex priorities, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements internal administrative procedures for the process of drafting complex negotiated contracts, grants, loan agreements and other related items carried out by the Legal Division.
• Monitors and communicates with the other parties regarding the status of subsequent drafts and revisions until agreement is reached and the contracts are finalized.
• Directs scheduling and coordinates meetings, hearings and depositions for Chief Attorney and other attorneys as required; ensures that related documents are prepared or available as needed.
• Provides full range, direct supervision to subordinate staff.
• 期待されるパフォーマンスと優先すべき成果を確立し、パフォーマンスを評価し、従業員にカウンセリングと指導を行い、仕事を割り当てる。
• Transcribes or may author complex contracts, legal documents (including pleadings, briefs, proposed legislation and regulations), reports, memoranda and correspondence for the Chief Attorney.
• Proofreads and edits all material for accuracy and content.
• Serves as the primary agency contact with Division of Legislative Post Audit (LPA). Attends meetings, corresponds with LPA and locates documents to provide LPA to respond to audit requests. Organizes, analyzes and ensures accuracy over LPA information requests to meet deadlines.
• Communicates with vendors, contractors, staff from the Department of Commerce, other state agencies, or other governmental units to obtain or provide needed information and to facilitate meetings, processing of contracts, or other matters on behalf of the Chief Attorney.

Pay Range: $28.59 to $34.70 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefit Eligible

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