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Working Title: Child Care Services Communication Coordinator

Job Class: Communications Specialist 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77453

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Temporary

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 6/12/2024

• Closing Date : 6/25/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS / Children and Family Services /Child Care Services Division

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• End Date : 01/31/2025

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. This position will become a part of DCYF.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

*This position is temporary and is not benefits eligible. The position is expected to last 6 months.*

As Child Care Services Communication Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and managing the external and internal communication activities for the Child Care Services Division of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

This position serves as liaison between the Child Care Services leadership team, partners, and the public, and supports all communication initiatives within the division. As a recognized division expert, the works with the Child Care Services leadership team to proactively identify internal communication needs to support change management and information sharing. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Child Care Services Executive Team to proactively identify communication opportunities, including identification of target audiences and development of communication objectives and key messages as well as strategies for implementation and evaluation of success.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate internal and external communication strategies for the division, including goals and objectives, timetables, work plan and evaluation methodology.

• Develop and manage communication plans for division projects.

• Design content and visual layout of reports, fact sheets, and materials needed to meet legislative mandates, and clearly communicate agency and program needs, goals, objectives, and outcomes.

• Collaborate with management and staff to establish priorities, coordinate the planning, design, and production of agency communication materials, including brochures, reports, and other materials to maintain consistency and quality.

• Plan and implement web-based communication efforts and community engagement tactics.

• Guide agency staff in work related to public communications.

• Ensure accessibility in all communications and promote equitable access of services and supports through inclusive communication strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

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

3 years of experience in the communications field disseminating complex information and writing diverse communications for a variety of audiences. This 3 years of experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Demonstrated ability to write and edit clearly in journalistic and standard office styles, in plain language, and in taking a culturally responsive approach

• Experience developing and implementing communications plans, with a proven record of meeting goals

• Understanding of journalistic and public relations practices

• Strong project management skills

• Expertise in organizing and maintaining content.

• Experience in understanding of different approaches for writing for print, webpage, texting and social media.

• Expertise in planning, developing, and implementing effective communication strategies.

• Content management system experience, including writing for and creating webpages for a large and diverse audience.

*A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or another related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Social services experience.

• Ability to use project management tools to track and measure work.

• Ability to translate complex program policies into easy-to understand instructions.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.