Job Details
Working Title: Communications Coordinator - Communications Specialist 3
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
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Agency: Health Department- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 06/21/2023.
- Date Posted: 06/15/2023
- Closing Date: 06/29/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Community Health Division/Public Health Practice/Planning and Communications Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $28.96 - $42.67 / hourly; $60,468 - $89,094 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
The Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH) Community Health Division is looking for a communications coordinator to serve the communications needs of the Center for Public Health Practice and its state, local, and community partners. In this role, you will provide expert technical advice regarding internal and external communications and messaging strategies, practices, and laws. You will also coordinate and implement communications activities in the Center for Public Health Practice. You will utilize your communications expertise by integrating health equity, plain language, cross-cultural communication, and digital accessibility into planning and implementation. You will strategically plan and execute outgoing communications from the Center for Public Health Practice to related partners such as local public health leadership, elected officials, community partners, and the public.
Candidates residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota may have the option to telework; however, telework schedules are based on the unit's operational needs and are at supervisory discretion.
A full position description is available upon request, please email tanya.cimenski@state.mn.us.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Three years professional experience in performing the following duties:
- Communications and messaging strategy and planning efforts
A bachelor's or master's degree may substitute for one (1) year or eighteen (18) months of professional experience, respectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the governance of Minnesota’s state-local public health system and partnership.
- Knowledge of cultural communication strategies for Minnesota’s diverse communities.
- Experience with tools such as GovDelivery, SharePoint, REDCap, Basecamp, social media, Microsoft Teams, and other communications tools.
- Knowledge and experience relating to core principles of effective communication, including but not limited to the areas of written communication, visual communication, social media, and web.
- Knowledge of techniques and best practices in storytelling, campaign development, and/or evaluating communications initiatives.
- Knowledge and experience in communications planning, including surveillance of the communications environment, development of goals and objectives, message development, definition of target audiences, selection of appropriate strategies, feedback mechanisms, and evaluation.
- Knowledge and direct experience relating to the development and implementation of projects, timelines, and oversight of people contributing to a project or activity.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health professionals in a variety of disciplines, as well as state and local officials, community groups, and other health-related constituencies at the state and local levels.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires successful completion of a background check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Tanya Cimenski at tanya.cimenski@state.mn.us or 651-201-4290.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tanya Cimenski at tanya.cimenski@state.mn.us.
About Health Department
The Minnesota Department of Health has been recognized as one of the best public health systems in the nation. MDH offers a comprehensive benefits program to include an employee pension and low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, MDH is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service (student) Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
