Position Summary:

The Regional Director position will develop and implement programs to support community and local development efforts focused on business retention, market growth, and community revitalization across Kansas. Represents the agency at various economic development meetings and events. 

This position serves the following counties in Kansas: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Morris, Osborne, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Russell, Saline, Smith, Wabaunsee, and Washington.

Responsibilities:

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the state’s diverse and often complex business and community development programs, including state and federal financing options.

Explains program benefits and application processes to clients in a clear and effective manner.

Assists clients in identifying and utilizing local, state, federal, private, or public resources to advance their projects.

Advocates for stakeholders and promotes collaboration to support community and business development initiatives.

Communicates with entrepreneurs, company executives, and community leaders to support business retention and expansion efforts in Kansas.

Provides technical expertise and strategic guidance to in-state business prospects.

Pay Range: $58,240.00 to $62,400.00 annually

Work Schedule: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Senior International Business Representative develops and executes marketing strategies to attract international investment, focusing on Western Europe, Asia, and Canada, with secondary efforts in Australia and South America. The role oversees overseas contract staff, manages investment missions, and maintains a portfolio of prospects and tracking systems. It also coordinates high-level trade missions and builds strong relationships with community groups to support the agency’s goals.

Responsibilities:

• Works to develop, organize and implement marketing policies and strategies designed to attract new international investment from the primary market areas of Western Europe, Asia, and Canada and second regions such as Australia and South America.
• Supervises overseas contract staff working on international investment recruitment projects and participates in investment missions where direct contact is made with prospective investors
• Leads investment recruitment by servicing a portfolio of potential investment clients and managing a prospect-tracking database.
• Evaluates investment recruitment programs and performance in relation to the goals and objectives of the division and the agency.
• Manage trade and investment missions (including Governor-led, Secretary of Commerce, and Team Kansas missions, as well as staff-only missions)
• Directs and coordinates all aspects of mission activity including identification of corporate contacts, solicitation of mission participants, definition of scope and scale of mission itinerary, coordination with contract vendors, and coordination with agency marketing staff on public relations issues and development of foreign language-based promotional materials. 
• Develops and identifies opportunities to maintain frequent contact with community groups to communicate the agency’s mission to interested parties. 

Pay Range: $94,000.00 annually

Work Schedule: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Main Street Program Director leads the Kansas Main Street Coordinating Program in partnership with the National Main Street Center. Supports local Main Street directors and volunteers through outreach, site visits, and training. Connects communities to NetWork Kansas resources, revitalization programs, and arts grants. Promotes downtown revitalization as an economic development strategy across Kansas.

Responsibilities:

Program Operations

• Implements the re-establishment of the Kansas Main Street Coordinating Program with the National Main Street Center.
• Follows re-establishment of the program, by coordinating and supervising all elements of the Kansas Main Street program, assuring that the program operates within the proven standards of the Main Street Four Point Approach.
• Manages and monitors the budget for the Kansas Main Street Program
• Serves as the primary liaison to the National Main Street Center, inclusive of annual reporting, reinvestment data, and accreditation processes for local Main Street organizations.

Technical Assistance and Training

• Works in coordination with the local Main Street executive directors and volunteers through regular contact, periodic on-site visits, meetings, web-based trainings, and written information
• Coordinates, plans and delivers state and local downtown revitalization conferences and workshops
• Assists local Main Street programs in strategic planning, business recruitment and retention strategies, work plan development, market analysis and implementation of historic design plans.
• Assists with local Main Street organizations’ board and volunteer development.

Marketing

• Promotes and markets services of the Kansas Main Street program to communities interested in pursuing downtown revitalization as an economic development tool
• This will include activities designed to increase the number of communities applying designated status and helping to prepare communities for the competitive process
• Develops promotional materials for the program itself, training opportunities, program services and other opportunities as deemed necessary
• Serves as a subject matter expert on Main Street and its place as an economic development tool.

Pay Range: $83,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually

Work Schedule: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

This is technical work interviewing clients to obtain information needed to determine potential eligibility for training programs, job referrals and other program services. Th Reemployment Navigator will perform a variety of office duties requiring knowledge of procedures, basic math, and recordkeeping. Communicates effectively, follows written and oral instructions, and ensures compliance with state and federal employment laws. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with others.

The position is located at the Wichita Workforce Center in Sedgwick County, KS

Responsibilities:

• Provides early intervention Reemployment Services, to beneficiaries identified by the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services (WPRS) system as “likely to exhaust.” Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
• Processes information obtained from various sources into KANSASWORKS.com
• Communicates on a regular basis with UI and other partners regarding the progress of the beneficiary towards suitable and meaningful employment.

Pay Range: $17.79 hourly

Pay starts at $17.79/hr., then staff enter the Kansas Registered Apprentice Program the beginning of the year after hire where pay increases at the end of the first year, and again 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

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 Wichita Workforce Center. There is occasional local travel involved and may be overnight.

Responsibilities:

• Assist job seekers in their search for employment by providing an orientation of the Workforce Center services, résumé assistance, KANSASWORKS registration and job search assistance.
• Staff job fairs and refer job candidates to employment opportunities and support services as appropriate.
• Work with businesses requiring employment assistance in Wichita and its surrounding areas.

Pay Range: $17.79 hourly

Pay starts at $17.79/hr., then staff enter the Kansas Registered Apprentice Program the beginning of the year after hire where pay increases at the end of the first year, and again 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong understanding of workforce development programs and services, excellent communication and customer service skills, and a passion for helping people achieve their career goals

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!

The position is located at the Hays Workforce Center. 

Responsibilities:

• Assisting job seekers with job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and other career-related needs.
• Working with employers to identify job openings, screen candidates, and provide referrals for qualified applicants.
• Developing and implementing workforce development programs and services to meet the needs of our community.
• Conducting outreach to community organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to build partnerships and promote our services.

Pay Range: $17.79 hourly

Pay starts at $17.79/hr., then staff enter the Kansas Registered Apprentice Program the beginning of the year after hire where pay increases at the end of the first year, and again 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.

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

Benefit Eligible

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. You MUST apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your DD214 – copy of discharge or documentation in form of a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to verify service-connected disability, copy of a marriage license to verify relationship as a spouse to a service member, a letter or notice from the Federal Government showing that their spouse died while serving in the armed forces, or other relevant documentation that would help qualify an individual for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with the eligibility criteria set forth in K.S.A. 73-201. Please mail discharge or documentation to the Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Services, 900 S.W. Jackson, Rm 401-N, Topeka, Kansas 66612 or Fax to (785) 296-2598. You MUST apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.