Working Title: Communications Coordinator

Job Class: Communications Specialist 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 84601

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/05/2025

• Closing Date : 03/18/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / DCT Support Services / DCT Communications

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, occasional travel to attend meetings or visit program sites throughout Minnesota

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Communications Coordinator. This position is responsible for collection, assessment and distribution of internal and external news agencywide.

• Serves as a writer, editor and content manager for the employee intranet, DCT Today

• Responsible for creating and maintaining an editorial calendar, assigning, writing, editing stories for daily publication, and using Tridion, the agency’s web content management system, to publish stories.

• Updates and manages content on DCT’s public-facing website

• Supports DCT’s Communications team by developing presentations, fact sheets, talking points, issue and event briefs, and other communications materials as assigned.

Please note: This position is primarily telework with a need to occasionally travel to attend meetings or visit program sites throughout Minnesota. This team is currently teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience developing written content for a business, nonprofit or government agency demonstrating the following:

• Planning, composing, and editing content for the web and other platforms including social media, digital newsletters, etc.

• Web content management, website usability, and familiarity with website content management systems.

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.

• Ability to conceive, develop and deliver a desired message effectively and concisely.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively within deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in communications for large organizations.

• Working knowledge of state and federal laws related to content accessibility and equal access to information.

• Ability to take and edit photos and video

• Experience using the GovDelivery email marketing platform

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related degree

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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.