Program Specialist

Overview

The Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) is seeking a Program Specialist to assist in coordinating and providing high quality customer service in the areas of personal financial interest, conflict of interest and sunshine law requests to the Commission. The individual will interact with the public, candidates and public officials at the state and local level. The position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Salary range $55,000-$60,000 depending on qualifications and experience. A resume and cover letter should be submitted, via email to hrdept.gov or mailed to MEC Personnel, PO Box 1370, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The position will remain open until filled. Preference is given to applications received on or before February 15, 2026.

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.

• Duties include assisting with constituent services such as monitoring, distributing, and responding to Helpdesk emails and phone calls.
• Assisting in developing and presenting strategies to anticipate, identify and mitigate filer compliance challenges and to continue growth in customer service.
• Managing compliance schedules and deadlines in the areas of personal financial disclosure.
• The individual will gain familiarity with electronic reporting systems to assist those filing personal financial disclosure reports.
• The individual will assist with the performance of trainings and presentations, and the review of educational materials in the areas of personal financial disclosure, campaign finance, lobbying and conflict of interest.

• Professional experience in state or local government, which includes knowledge of state laws and legislation; professional experience with constituent services and training; and graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in communications, education, business administration, political science or closely related areas. (Additional experience as specified may be substituted on a year-for- year basis for the stated college education.)
• The skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful applicant should include:
• Knowledge of and ability to learn, interpret, explain, and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to assigned area;
• Skill in analysis and interpretation of information and data;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other staff, elected and appointed officials at the state and local government levels, and the general public;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

One on one training will be provided for this position as well as tutorials and videos.

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