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Working Title: Communications Specialist

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 83629

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 02/06/2025.

• Date Posted : 01/31/2025

• Closing Date : 02/13/2025

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Financial Management Division/Communications and Continuous Improvement Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 / Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• Work Area : Financial Management / Communications and Continuous Improvement Unit

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join us at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) financial management division. You will provide messaging around the division's key activities and improvement initiatives across all communications channels, using understandable language for different audiences, and by making communication materials and presentations accessible.

Key activities for this position include:

• Develop communications tools and produce clear, concise and engaging communications on financial topics through oversight of communications activities that meet the division’s needs.

• Manage, update, and maintain division intranet and SharePoint sites to provide accurate and timely division policies, procedures, and materials.

• Provide coordination, direction, and guidance on the development of training materials for functional areas of the division. Develop training materials for the division as needed.

• Promote, maintain, and support division SharePoint and intranet site collaboration and use. In this role, the incumbent publishes internal agency-focused information from the Financial Management Division to MDH divisions and within Financial Management sections, complies with state accessibility requirements, and provides technical assistance to Financial Management Division staff.

This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at manager/supervisory discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

To ensure proper crediting, please make sure your resume/application clearly outlines your experience in the areas listed below and includes the start and end month and year for each position held. Only applicants who resumes clearly demonstrate that they meet all minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two years of experience working in a Communications or Public Relations role. This experience must include:

• Experience with writing or developing communications materials and distributing those materials.

• Experience with using project management and organizational skills to coordinate communications projects.

• Experience using MS Office Suite software tools as well as collaboration/document management software such as SharePoint.

A related doctorate may substitute for twenty-four (24) months of experience; A master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; A bachelor’s degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; An associates degree may substitute for six (6) months experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with State and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) policies and procedures.

• Experience with applying accessibility standards to communications work.

• Knowledge of financial management terminology and concepts.

• Experience with development of training materials.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.