Communications and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator - Communications Specialist 2

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate education plans and materials to assist in maintaining compliance with MN laws and rules, and to support ongoing, consistent education and training for Unit staff and delegated local programs.
• Develop processes and materials to help ensure that noncommunity water systems provide consistent, complete information to consumers as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Support other communications, educational, and outreach activities to meet Drinking Water Protection program needs, including activities that extend beyond the Section to contribute to Division or Agency-wide efforts.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience performing communications work in a nonprofit, public health, or other government setting, including at least two of the following:
• - Developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education materials and programs.
• - Developing compliance and regulation centered communications.
• - Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• - Performing outreach activities.
• Knowledge relating to principles of effective communication for a variety of audiences and communication channels, including the areas of plain language, messaging, writing and editing, and digital communication.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage projects of varying sizes and turnaround times.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain working relationships and partnerships.
• Knowledge of public health concepts, including drinking water protection.
• A master's degree in communications or public relations may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree in communications or public relations may substitute for one year of experience; a related associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in communications, public relations, or related field.
• Familiarity with environmental science or environmental public health.
• Experience performing communications functions related to water protection.
• Experience working in a public health setting.

Benefits

• As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
• Your benefits may include:
• - Paid vacation and sick leave
• - 12 paid holidays each year
• - Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• - Fertility care, including IVF
• - Diabetes care
• - Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• - 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• - Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)