Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation\'s call, we believe it is an honor. MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Details

Working Title: Assistant Communications Director
Job Class: Communications Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/07/2023
• Closing Date: 04/20/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-MMA
• Division/Unit: Central Office / Public Relations & Communication
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $36.72 - $52.79 / hourly; $76,671 - $110,225 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Hybrid Telework Schedule
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you\xe2\x80\x99ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

This position will support the communications needs of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) by providing counsel and project execution for internal clients as well as supervise the day-to-day work and long-term strategic communications planning and implementation for MDVA earned media (media relations), paid media (advertising) and social media. The incumbent will lead proactive media outreach, media buying activities, strategic use of social media, and help coordinate the efforts of the MDVA Communications Team and other MDVA staff in these areas. Responsibilities will include oversight of the news release editing and vetting process, managing the relationship with the MDVA ad agency/vendor, and planning and coordination of social media. This position will serve as the back up to Communication Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

Four (4) years of professional-level communications and public relations experience that demonstrates the following:

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  Developing and implementing strategic communications plans including media relations, social media and advertising
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  Creating and publishing communications tactics such as key messages, talking points, news releases, e-mails, newsletter articles, social posts and website content
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  Advising and supporting leaders in preparation of scripts, speeches, presentations and press conferences
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  Copy writing and editing skills sufficient to create digital, print, broadcast or outdoor advertisements

And

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  Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker or project lead

Preferred Qualifications

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  Bachelor\'s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field
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  Knowledge of paid media/advertising buying and placement in multiple media outlets and channels
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  Knowledge of posting to and strategic use of various social media channels including proficiency in use of social media scheduling apps

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant\'s former employer (s).

Application Details

How to Apply

Select \xe2\x80\x9cApply for Job\xe2\x80\x9d 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 Anjali Bajracharya at anjali.bajracharya@state.mn.us or 612-209-5031 . 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 Anjali Bajracharya at anjali.bajracharya@state.mn.us . Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number number to Anjali Bajracharya at Anjali.Bajracharya@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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
• 12 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.