Strategic Communications Planning Supervisor - State Prog Admin Supv Prin at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Saint Paul, MN | $71K/yr – $103K/yr

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Strategic Communications Planning Supervisor - State Prog Admin Supv Prin

Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid)

$71K/yr – $103K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic agency communications by leading a team, coordinating cross-divisional efforts, and enforcing digital governance for DNR assets.

Must-have: Four years of professional communications and project management experience with supervision.
Standout: Experience coordinating crisis responses and cross-functional initiatives at scale.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Supervise select staff in the Strategic Communications Unit, providing guidance, direction and professional development for the team to execute their critical work.
Lead and facilitate critical cross-divisional and regional communications groups and meetings to execute the strategic communications work of the team.
In collaboration with external communications specialist, ensure web and digital governance across DNR digital assets is appropriately managed and enforced.
Produce and implement critical communications plans, calendars, and tools to ensure strategic vision and cohesive messaging of strategic agency initiatives, programs, projects, events and other activities.
Establish, track, interpret and report on metrics and KPIs of strategic communications functions within OCO and across divisions, as needed.
Coordinate efforts of agency communications teams in response to crisis or sensitive situations.
Participate in, facilitate, and/or support other assigned communications duties.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional experience in communications, project management, content creation, and social media with demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations, and internal/external relations best practices sufficient to provide expertise and advise management and staff on strategies.
A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, media relations, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Supervisory experience sufficient to interview and select staff, assign, schedule, direct, train, evaluate work performance, and discipline reporting program staff.
Experience in long-range and strategic planning, developing programs and procedures, directing projects, and forging partnerships sufficient to organize and implement communications plans and evaluate results.
Knowledge of communications planning and strategies sufficient to survey the communications environment, develop goals and objectives, develop effective messaging, define target audiences, select appropriate strategies, incorporate feedback mechanisms, and evaluate the effectiveness of communications plans over time.
Skills in project management, organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating sufficient to implement objectives with tight deadlines and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills in writing and editing, including knowledge of AP style, sufficient to write and edit for a variety of print and digital publications, review and approve the work of others.
Human relations skills sufficient to motivate cross-discipline DNR staff and agency partners to provide support and collaborate on coordinated plans
Ability to form relationships and influence decision-making, to work with diverse groups who have divergent ideas and help them identify a common goal.
Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations sufficient to ensure compliance across the agency.
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional groups without direct authority and often while navigating competing priorities or agendas.

Preferred

Experience working in government or another complex environment equitable to a mid-to-large size organization.
Experience with strategic internal and external messaging on digital platforms.
Experience with collecting, analyzing and reporting of key metrics to guide future communications strategies.

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
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works with citizens to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life.The DNR offers a broad range of careers across the state of Minnesota. Our employees are dedicated to creating a healthy, sustainable, livable Minnesota for generations to come. Join our team of over 3,000 professionals working to conserve and manage Minnesota’s natural resources. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation may contact the DNR ADA Title I Coordinator at ADAdiversity.dnr@state.mn.us, 651-296-5016. We welcome calls from Telecommunications Relay Service users.

South St Paul, Minnesota, USA

1.1K employees (50 in marketing)

mndnr.gov