When you choose a career with the Department of Commerce, you’re choosing to be part of an exciting organization with an important mission to help grow the state of Kansas and create an environment where businesses, communities and people can excel for generations to come.
We’ve collected some exciting opportunities here on this page, or you can visit the State of Kansas Job Board. If an opportunity seems exciting to you please reach out to our HR Recruiting team with your current resume using the form below.
In collaboration with state leadership and Bioscience/Tech Sector partners, designs a framework through which Kansas can professionally and skillfully re-establish technology and bio/life sciences as a major business recruitment and retention priority helping make Kansas a national leader in bioscience, foster economic growth, advance scientific knowledge and improve Kansans’ quality of life.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$60,000 – 82,000 annually depending on education and experience.
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Benefits Eligible
The Kansas Department of Commerce is recruiting a Director of Marketing and Communications. The Director of Marketing and Communications is a critical role to the successful operations of the agency. This position is charged with directing all communications and marketing initiatives within the agency including the development of written materials, visual content, social media content, and other collateral materials. This position also serves as the primary point of contact for all media outlets.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$70,000 – $95,000 annually depending on education and experience.
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Benefits Eligible
Delivers highly diverse, and sometimes complex business development programs administered by the State. Prepares and presents state and federal financing options and incentives for new and existing businesses. Serves as the Commerce business retention liaison in East Central/KC Metro Region.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$58,240 to $62,400 annually depending on education and experience.* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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Delivers highly diverse, and sometimes complex business development programs administered by the State. Prepares and presents state and federal financing options and incentives for new and existing businesses. Serves as the Commerce business retention liaison in Northeast Kansas.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$58,240 to $62,400 annually depending on education and experience.* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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The Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist for Workforce Training & Education works closely with the agency to implement statewide activities related to the Workforce AID initiative and related projects. The Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist will coordinate, manage and communicate with employers, educational institutions, agency representatives, local workforce development boards, staffing agencies, local economic development partners and other stakeholders across the state to implement and scale the multiple strategies supporting Workforce AID and other workforce initiatives. Workforce (AID) [Aligned with Industry Demand] is focused on connecting the demand side (employers) with the supply side (educational institutions) to provide industry designed training programs responsive to employer demands for workforce and deliver the skilled, credentialed workforce employers need. Additionally, the Program Manager/Recruiting Specialist will provide leadership and interface with human resource departments at partner companies and others to assist with project implementation. The Program Manager/Recruitment Specialist may also assist with and support related statewide and strategic workforce initiatives as further defined by the Director of Workforce Services and the Secretary of Commerce.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$70,000.00-$75,000.00 annually depending on education and experience.
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Benefits Eligible
Manages and coordinates contracts with grant sub-recipients. Manages deliverables by contract recipients.
Designs and develops programs in response to program or grant requirements; coordinates and facilitates procurement measures for contract recipients of US Economic Development Administration programs.
Provides training, technical assistance and consultative services to grant partners as requested and/or required.
Assures all assigned programs are compliant, operational and meet objectives. Assures reporting for selected activities serving as a liaison between the department and the US Economic Development Administration.
Coordinates assigned projects, contracts and MOUs; oversees and monitors programs that are developed; provides support regarding program needs and operational issues; advises fund recipients of methods to improve programs and keeps them abreast of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Satisfactorily completes all training required by federal, state and local partners.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$50,000.00 annually depending on education and experience.
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Benefits Eligible
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking an intern for a marketing outreach opportunity in the agency headquarters in Topeka. This intern will work closely with the outreach coordinator of the Workforce Services division.
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Part-time up to 20 hours per week
$14.00/hr
Serve as team member of the administrative support team within the Workforce Services (WFS) Division and for WFS Field staff. Incumbent provides support to the units within Workforce Services including and not limited to: Apprenticeship, TAA, KANSASWORKS State Board, WIOA, Dislocated Workers, Foreign Labor Certification, WOTC, WIF, DEI, Rapid Response, Veterans, KHPOP and assistance among various divisions within Commerce.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$14.30 to $21.13/hour
Benefits Eligible
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Serve as team member of the administrative support team within the Workforce Services (WFS) Division and for WFS Field staff. Incumbent provides support to the units within Workforce Services including and not limited to: Apprenticeship, TAA, KANSASWORKS State Board, WIOA, Dislocated Workers, Foreign Labor Certification, WOTC, WIF, DEI, Rapid Response, Veterans, KHPOP and assistance among various divisions within Commerce.
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MSFW Outreach Worker hiring priority is based on the categories below, as annotated in 653.107 Outreach and Agricultural Outreach Plan.(3) For purposes of hiring and assigning staff to conduct outreach duties, and to maintain compliance with SWAs’ Affirmative Action programs, SWAs must seek, through merit system procedures, qualified candidates who:
(i) Are from MSFW backgrounds;
(ii) Speak a language common among MSFWs in the State; or
(iii) Are racially or ethnically representative of the MSFWs in the service area.
Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$16.16/hour
Pay starts at $16.16/hr., then staff enter the Kansas Registered Apprentice Program the beginning of the year after hire where pay increases to $17.39/hr. at the end of the first year, and to $19.16/hr. at the end of the second year.
The Kansas Registered Apprentice Program is a structured training program where staff gain specific skills and competencies enabling them to fill multiple roles within the workforce system.
Benefits Eligible
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
This is technical work interviewing clients to determine potential eligibility for the WIOA/TAA program and customizing services thereafter. The position is located at the Wichita Workforce Center in Wichita, KS. There is occasional local travel involved; only rarely will overnight travel be required.
Mon-Thurs 7:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm
$15.75/hr.
Benefits Eligible
This is technical work interviewing clients to obtain information needed to determine potential eligibility for training programs, job referrals and other program services. The position is located at the Great Bend Workforce Center in Great Bend, KS. There is occasional local travel involved and may be overnight.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Monday – Friday; 8:00a – 5:00p
$16.16/hr.
Pay starts at $16.16/hr., then staff enter the Kansas Registered Apprentice Program at the beginning of the year after hire, where pay increase to $17.39/hr. at the end of the first year, and goes to $19.16/hr. at the end of the second year.
Benefits Eligible
This is technical work interviewing clients to obtain information needed to determine potential eligibility for training programs, job referrals and other program services. The This position is responsible for fulfilling the JVSG duties under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This position specializes in customer’s professional growth by implementing and monitoring a targeted employment plan. In addition, this position assists customers with available resources and/or programs specific to their needs. Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver’s license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and case management with veterans. Overnight travel will be required.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Monday – Friday; 8:00a – 5:00p
$17.39 /hour
Benefits Eligible
The main purpose of the Apprenticeship Grant Coordinator is to develop new Registered Apprenticeship opportunities and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship programs in the State of Kansas with emphasis on but not limited to the manufacturing industry.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Monday – Friday; 8:00a – 5:00p
$19.00/hour
Benefits Eligible
The main purpose of the Apprenticeship Grant Coordinator is to develop new Registered Apprenticeship opportunities and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship programs in the State of Kansas with emphasis on but not limited to the IT sector.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Monday – Friday; 8:00a – 5:00p
$19.00/hour
Benefits Eligible
This position is responsible for fulfilling the JVSG duties under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This position specializes in customer’s professional growth by implementing and monitoring a targeted employment plan. In addition, this position assists customers with available resources and/or programs specific to their needs. Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver’s license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and case management with veterans. Overnight travel will be required.
The position is located on Fort Leavenworth and at the Leavenworth Workforce Center.
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Monday – Friday; 8:00a – 5:00p
Location: Leavenworth KS- Fort Leavenworth and Leavenworth Workforce Center
$17.39/hour
Benefits Eligible
This position is responsible for fulfilling the JVSG duties under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This position specializes in customer’s professional growth by implementing and monitoring a targeted employment plan. In addition, this position assists customers with available resources and/or programs specific to their needs. Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver’s license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and case management with veterans. Overnight travel will be required.
The position is located at the Wyandotte County Workforce Center.
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Monday – Friday; 8:00a – 5:00p
Location: Leavenworth KS- Fort Leavenworth and Leavenworth Workforce Center
$17.39/hour
Benefits Eligible
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking an intern for a marketing outreach opportunity in the agency headquarters in Topeka. This intern will work closely with the outreach coordinator of the Workforce Services division.
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Part-time up to 20 hours per week
$14.30/hr
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Starting Salary: $21.63-$24.48/hr.
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
The Office of Rural Prosperity’s Program Manager is a critical role within the Office of Rural Prosperity. The Program Manager is responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day operations and strengthening the Office of Rural Prosperity’s (“ORP”) goals. As the first point of contact for ORP, they should conduct themselves in a way that strengthens and protects the reputation of the State of Kansas and the administration.
The Program Manager is based in the Office of Rural Prosperity Office located in Independence, Kansas, and reports to ORP’s Executive Director (“Director”).
Preferred Qualifications:
Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$55,000.00-$65,000.00/yr.
Benefits Eligible
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking an intern for the Kansas Tourism Division. It’s going to be a busy summer travel season in Kansas!! This position will assist with projects in the marketing team, database, Agritourism Programs and the Kansas Byways Program.
Intern Qualifications:
Part-time up to 20 hours per week
$14/hr
The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is an essential funding source for Kansas communities that is housed in the Community Development Division of Commerce. The CDBG Program Manager manages and implements the federally funded program activities with the CDBG staff, assisting cities, counties, and community organizations with understanding the program, policies, and eligible activities. This position works with the HUD regional and national offices, State and federal legislators, elected officials of cities and counties, city and county clerks, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, US Department of Labor, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Water Office, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Kansas Department of Administration, all other divisions of Commerce, Chambers of Commerce, private for-profit companies and non-profit organizations, USDA Rural Development, US Economic Development Administration, and Kansas banks with Small Business Administration loans, and COSCDA.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
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Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$60,000.00 to $70,000.00 annually depending on education and experience.
Benefits Eligible
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
The Kansas Department of Commerce is recruiting a Community Development Specialist (Economic Development Rep). This person will directly assist communities with childcare, youth development, and community development needs, providing specialized skills in community engagement, project planning, grant writing assistance, project management, and evaluation to communities, working with the resources of the Community Development Division and Commerce. They will be responsible for the management of the Community Service Tax Credit (CSP) Program and serve as a liaison for Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) eligible counties. This person will work closely with the Community Development Division programs and Regional Planning Commissions, economic and community development organizations, and local communities.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
**Candidates for this position will be considered from across the state and will be located in one of Commerce’s regional offices in Central Kansas. Standard work hours are M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM with evenings and weekends required as needed to assist communities and participate in community meetings.**
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NOTE: Candidates for this position will be considered from across the state and will be located in one of Commerce’s regional office locations in Central Kansas. Standard work hours are M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM with evenings and weekends required as needed to assist communities and participate in community meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$50,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually depending on education and experience.
Benefits Eligible
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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