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Working Title: Communications Specialist

Job Class: Communications Specialist 1

Agency: Minnesota Arts Board

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/24/2024

• Closing Date : 05/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB)

• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Arts Board/Communicatons and Public Engagement

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.92 - $36.34 / hourly; $52,032 - $75,877 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

The Minnesota State Arts Board is seeking a communications specialist to support and advance the agency’s communication goals by developing, creating, and publishing content online and in print. This position helps develop and manage an editorial calendar to ensure that all Web and social media content is relevant and timely, and aligned with agency priorities, strategies, and tactics. In addition, this position will assemble, update, or edit grant program application materials, agency reports, and create promotional materials. This position will help promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the public value of the arts.

Minimum Qualifications

· Two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Basic knowledge of or experience inwith communication and marketing principles.Basic knowledge of or experience inwith communication and marketing principles.Basic knowledge of or experience inwith communication and marketing principles.Basic knowledge of or experience in communication and marketing principals.

• Experience or writing skills sufficient to produce communications for internal and external audiences.

• Ability or experience designing and developing documents, publications, and website materials using InDesign and other Adobe Creative Cloud software or graphic design media.

• Human relations, organizational, communications, and team building skills sufficient to work with variety of stakeholders.

A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations.

• Experience making Web, online, and print content accessible (i.e., meeting, or exceeding ADA standards).

Additional Requirements

Applicants must upload a cover letter or letter of interest, along with a resume, when applying.

This position requires successful completion of a 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.