Talent Outreach Specialist Job Ames area,Iowa USA,Business

Are you inspired by the work of public service and eager to help position the DOT as an employer of choice? If you’re passionate about attracting exceptional talent and sharing the impact our agency makes for communities across the state, this role offers the opportunity to help elevate our brand, strengthen our workforce, and tell the story of the vital services we provide.

At the Iowa Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). we do more than manage roads and bridges; we are Making Lives Better Through Transportation. We’re looking for a Road-Ready-Go-Getter for our Talent Outreach Specialist
who will play a central role in shaping and strengthening our employer brand. Someone who will help promote the Iowa DOT as a place where people want to build meaningful, long-term careers. This position will elevate our culture, communicate our mission, and connect future talent with the opportunities that move Iowa forward!

Our core values —
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity without Exception — are the heart of who we are. In this role, you won’t just talk about them; you’ll live them. They’ll shape how you connect with people, how you tell our story, and how you build trust across the state. These values are the backbone of our brand, and they’ll guide your work in every moment.

What You’ll Do:
Build Partnerships: Develop and sustain strong relationships with universities, community colleges, educational institutions, community programs, and state service agencies throughout the state.
Social Media Connoisseur: Own our talent outreach presence! Create engaging content that highlights our culture, showcases our employees, and builds massive brand awareness across all digital platforms.
Marketing Strategy: Develop creative campaigns to promote our competitive benefits, diverse career paths, and the “why” behind working for the Iowa DOT.
Public Engagement: Use the partnerships you build to shape where and how you engage with the public, ensuring our time in the community is purposeful and aligned with our talent needs.
Analytics That Move: Turn data into momentum with clear, compelling analytics that show the real impact of your outreach and marketing efforts.
Brand That Pops: Create eye‑catching booth designs and branded materials with the External Communications team that make us impossible to miss.
Who You Are (The Ideal Candidate):
Full‑Tank Energy
— You bring enthusiasm that fuels every project.
Brand Navigator
— You steer our brand with confidence and creativity.
High‑Speed Connection Skills
— You build relationships quickly and authentically.
Full‑Throttle Charisma
— You show up with energy people gravitate toward.
Benefits:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match.
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply now!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the affirmative action & equal employment opportunity (AA/EEO) officer at aa-eeo
Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
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