Job Information
State of Minnesota Communications Specialist 2 - Internal Communications Specialist in Bloomington, Minnesota
Working Title: Internal Communications Specialist
Job Class: Communications Specialist 2
Agency: Normandale Community College
Job ID : 77246
Location : Bloomington
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/04/2024
Closing Date : 06/28/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities
Division/Unit : MnSCU Normandale CC / President's Office
Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : MAPE
Work Area : Bloomington
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.
The Position
The Internal Communications Specialist leads the planning, development, and implementation of effective internal messaging to advance the college's strategic goals. It is a highly collaborative position that provides counsel and expertise to college leadership and coordinates with key partners across the college to achieve consistent and complementary strategy and messaging.
Key responsibilities include development and implementation of a college-wide communications plan, and development and maintenance of policies, procedures, guidelines and goals that ensure factual, appropriate, and timely information. This position leads the creation, design, and distribution of content across various signage, and ensures the channels are optimized for effective delivery. This position position also provides high level internal communications expertise to all departments of the college, helping them produce effective messaging that aligns with the college's internal communications plan, and follows the college's policies and procedures.
This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals by supporting efforts to achieve equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
Applicants who submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio are assured of full consideration.
Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)
Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
three (3) years of professional experience in communications, including copywriting and editing
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (we will interview for)
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and implement effective communication strategies, and skill in designing effective communication materials using language standards and clear/concise messaging
Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive design and language
Proven ability to create effective communications materials and write articles for publication
Demonstrated creativity to develop concepts, stories, messages, ideas, campaigns, and other materials consistent with the college image
Strong technical skills using productivity platforms such as Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel)
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and content management systems
Solid understanding of, and experience with project management principles
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using data and analysis to measure and evaluate communication efforts sufficient to identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations
Experience in communications for a high-volume, culturally responsive, and customer service-oriented educational institution or other non-profit
Experience leading, coordinating, and directing the work of vendors, consultants, contractors or other staff sufficient to ensure communication efforts are completed as planned
Ability to provide innovative, creative approaches to work
Additional Requirements
The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records 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.