Investor Education Specialist

Missouri Secretary of State • Jefferson City, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Each year, Missouri citizens-especially seniors-lose millions of dollars to investment fraud. The Investor Protection Specialist helps prevent those losses by reaching people before scammers do - through education, storytelling, and creative outreach that makes complex information understandable and actionable. This position is ideal for someone who wants to combine marketing expertise with public service impact-protecting Missourians and strengthening financial confidence statewide.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing public outreach or awareness campaigns, preferably in a government, nonprofit, or advocacy setting.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in clear, engaging, and accessible language.
• Proven ability to use social media and digital platforms strategically to reach and influence target audiences.
• Creative communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Skilled in planning and executing multimedia marketing campaigns.
• Able to build and maintain community partnerships across diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel across Missouri (approximately 0-6 days per month).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public speaking or training is preferred.
• Experience with financial or consumer protection topics is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Education Campaigns: Create and promote statewide investor education outreach initiatives-via in-person, digital, broadcast, and community channels to raise awareness of investment fraud prevention and investor best practices.
• Drive Digital and Social Media Engagement: Work with the Securities Commissioner and Secretary of State Communications Director to develop targeted social media and online advertising campaigns that connect with Missourians across platforms.
• Represent the Division Publicly: Deliver presentations at conferences, senior centers, securities symposiums, schools, and civic events to educate the public and promote the Division's investor protection message to help investors identify risks with investing.
• Build Partnerships: Collaborate with senior citizen advocacy groups, Department of Health & Senior Services, trade groups, libraries, schools, and community organizations to extend the reach of investor education efforts.
• Create Accessible Educational Content: Produce clear, engaging materials-videos, radio spots, brochures, promotional products and online resources-that help citizens identify scams and make informed financial choices. Maintain and update the Securities Division website to create a resource that informs and protects Missourians from fraud.
• Develop Educational Outreach: Connect with school-age children through the development of age-appropriate resources, including the Division's connection to the Stock Market Game, utilized in classrooms across the state.
• Secure Resources and Track Trends: Identify non-partisan grants to further extend and develop Missouri's investor protection efforts while monitoring emerging fraud trends to continuously improve education and outreach strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level