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Working Title : Communications Editor

Job Class: Communications Specialist

Agency: The Office of the Legislative Auditor

• Job ID: 80428

• Location: St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Hybrid schedule

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 09/24/2024

• Closing Date: 10/07/24

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: The Office of the Legislative Auditor

• Division/Unit: Support Staff Division

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

OLA is a professional, nonpartisan office in the legislative branch of Minnesota state government. With a staff of 65, the office audits state agencies; evaluates state-funded programs; and conducts special reviews and investigations related to alleged misuse of state resources, alleged noncompliance with state laws, or legislative requests.

The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the lead editor for written communications and support OLA in producing high-quality written reports.

This position serves as OLA’s lead editor for written communications and supports OLA in producing high-quality written reports. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Edit, format, and publish audit reports, letters, requests for information, and other written communication.

• Ensure OLA’s written products and materials comply with relevant accessibility requirements.

• Create and maintain a comprehensive social media strategy.

• Maintain the OLA Writing Manual, conduct training on writing and other forms of communication.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must submit a cover letter and must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, or related degree.

• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Proficiency in using multimedia tools and platforms to create engaging communication materials such as videos, presentations, and interactive content.

• A demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with a diversity of individuals, including staff, elected officials, and the public.

• A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Minnesota state government and the legislative process.

• Experience with Minnesota’s accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0)).Experience using CommonLook PDF is a plus.

• Experience with basic HTML tagging and webpage markup and design.

• A demonstrated ability to handle confidential and not-public information.

Additional Requirements

• Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed to identify applicants meeting minimum and preferred requirements. Selected applicants will go through an interview process and will be required to submit employment references.At the time of the interview, applicants will be required to take a proofreading test.

• We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.Violations relevant to the work OLA conducts may disqualify an applicant.

• Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status).

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.