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Working Title: Cardiovascular Health and Stroke Communications Specialist

Job Class: Communications Specialist 3

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 78958

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to bidders through 09/30/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/23/2024

• Closing Date : 10/7/2024

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health

• Division : Health Promotion and Chronic Disease

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Up to 25%

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

This position is located in the Stroke Program of the Cardiovascular Health Unit within the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division at MDH. This position will develop and lead the implementation of the communications efforts related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. This position will serve as a communications expert integrating health equity, plain language, cross-cultural communication and digital accessibility into planning and implementation. The position will utilize best practices and community voice, and identify innovative methods to communicate with, engage, and inspire focus populations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategically planning and executing communications grants, contracts, and related activities.

• Identify communication gaps and areas for process improvement

• Plan, create, and disseminate evidence-based original content.

This position is eligible for telework applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Mankato, Bemidji, or Fergus Falls. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Three (3) years of communications or health-related experience. Experience must include:

• Project management with internal and external partners.

• Developing a communications plan that includes input from key stakeholders.

• Coordinating and implementing communications activities, such as developing internal and external communications strategies, goals and objectives, timetables/schedules, work plans, or other related activities.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• Knowledge of health, public health, communications, anthropology, or related field.

• Knowledge of communications principles and strategies.

• Organization and coordination skills sufficient to manage assignments.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A related associate degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A related master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. A related doctorate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. .

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in nursing, social work, communications, or public health.

• Experience working with diverse populations such as low-income, rural residents, racial, ethnic, or cultural communities, adolescents, older adults, people with Limited English Proficiency, people with disabilities or mental illness, and LGBTQ communities.

• Knowledge of communications principles and strategies.

• Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and coordinate groups to work on communications initiatives.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background and reference check.

• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does require occasional travel which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

• Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

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.