Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Regional Information Officer – Communications Specialist 2
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Working Title:
Regional Information Officer Job Class:
Communications Specialist 2 Agency:
MN Department of Natural Resources Overview
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. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Regional Information Officer in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to lead, develop and execute a proactive regional communication and outreach program with cross-divisional and statewide impact and implications. This position is under the administrative direction of the OSD regional manager with program guidance from the assistant communications director and the regional director. It coordinates agency-wide, cross-divisional communication initiatives which are regionally based but with statewide impact. It provides leadership, strategic direction and overall guidance on communications, public relations and outreach issues for the Regional Management Team (RMT). Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional communication and outreach efforts that have regional and statewide impact and that support DNR’s strategies and initiatives. Lead statewide communications efforts for events and initiatives that originate or take place in the region. Develop internal and external communications plans and deliverables for multiple platforms and regional, divisional, and agency-wide customers that communicates agency priorities and enhances the end users’ experience through informational and public relations efforts. Serve as the regional communication authority; provide media training and communications policy guidance for agency staff and the regional director. Train for and serve when assigned as a Public Information Officer on the Regional Incident Support Team (RIST) or Incident Management Team (IMT) so that emergency communications and operations are supported and effective. The position will also serve as the regional communications coordinator in crisis situations as appropriate or assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional level experience in communications, marketing, journalism, and outreach. A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Experience in planning, writing, and editing content for news releases, web, social media, newsletters, public service announcements for radio and television, radio actualities, and/or scripts for information and education productions. Experience with software required to create and edit video, audio, photos, and graphics, including Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques as related to the planning, creating, editing, and multi-channel distribution of communications deliverables. Knowledge of cultural competence sufficient to produce content that reaches new and culturally diverse audiences. Working knowledge of news media sufficient to ensure effective media relations efforts within the region. Organizational and time management skills sufficient to delegate and manage multiple projects. Project management and facilitation skills sufficient to manage complex communications planning efforts. Communications and human relations skills sufficient to work in a highly collaborative team environment, and to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and communicate effectively and comfortably with state and agency leadership. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to address complex communications and public relations challenges. Skills in writing and editing, including knowledge of AP style, to communicate in a clear, accurate and error-free manner sufficient to convey information to internal and external stakeholders, including media, government and non-government partners, local officials, educators, subject-matter experts, and customers/readers. Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, media, or closely related field. Four (4) years of experience as a communications professional with responsibilities for media relations, public relations, writing, editing, communications planning, and social media content creation and community management. Experience with writing and/or editing content about natural resource issues and outdoor recreation. Experience with audience development as it relates to websites, newsletters, and social media channels. Experience with managing sensitive issues or crisis communication. Experience with optimizing websites and creating electronic documents, products, video and audio that are accessible to those with disabilities. Experience in shooting, editing, and producing video segments, and providing media content in multiple languages. Interpersonal skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including media, government and non-government partners, local officials, educators, subject-matter experts, and customers/readers. Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record. This position requires occasional in-state, same-day, and overnight travel to DNR events (Governor’s Opener events, Commissioner level events, etc.). Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status). Background checks: all candidates will undergo a review that may include Conflict of Interest, Criminal History, Education, Employment Reference/Records, and License/Certification verifications. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact: If you have questions about this position, contact Dave Rickert at Dave.Rickert@state.mn.us or 651-259-5065. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tava Cayo at tava.cayo@state.mn.us. 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) Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Well-being resources Training and career support: Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and related services: Confidential work/life support Additional services for daily living and planning Equal Opportunity Employer
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirm. action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance, contact Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
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Regional Information Officer Job Class:
Communications Specialist 2 Agency:
MN Department of Natural Resources Overview
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. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Regional Information Officer in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to lead, develop and execute a proactive regional communication and outreach program with cross-divisional and statewide impact and implications. This position is under the administrative direction of the OSD regional manager with program guidance from the assistant communications director and the regional director. It coordinates agency-wide, cross-divisional communication initiatives which are regionally based but with statewide impact. It provides leadership, strategic direction and overall guidance on communications, public relations and outreach issues for the Regional Management Team (RMT). Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional communication and outreach efforts that have regional and statewide impact and that support DNR’s strategies and initiatives. Lead statewide communications efforts for events and initiatives that originate or take place in the region. Develop internal and external communications plans and deliverables for multiple platforms and regional, divisional, and agency-wide customers that communicates agency priorities and enhances the end users’ experience through informational and public relations efforts. Serve as the regional communication authority; provide media training and communications policy guidance for agency staff and the regional director. Train for and serve when assigned as a Public Information Officer on the Regional Incident Support Team (RIST) or Incident Management Team (IMT) so that emergency communications and operations are supported and effective. The position will also serve as the regional communications coordinator in crisis situations as appropriate or assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional level experience in communications, marketing, journalism, and outreach. A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Experience in planning, writing, and editing content for news releases, web, social media, newsletters, public service announcements for radio and television, radio actualities, and/or scripts for information and education productions. Experience with software required to create and edit video, audio, photos, and graphics, including Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques as related to the planning, creating, editing, and multi-channel distribution of communications deliverables. Knowledge of cultural competence sufficient to produce content that reaches new and culturally diverse audiences. Working knowledge of news media sufficient to ensure effective media relations efforts within the region. Organizational and time management skills sufficient to delegate and manage multiple projects. Project management and facilitation skills sufficient to manage complex communications planning efforts. Communications and human relations skills sufficient to work in a highly collaborative team environment, and to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and communicate effectively and comfortably with state and agency leadership. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to address complex communications and public relations challenges. Skills in writing and editing, including knowledge of AP style, to communicate in a clear, accurate and error-free manner sufficient to convey information to internal and external stakeholders, including media, government and non-government partners, local officials, educators, subject-matter experts, and customers/readers. Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, media, or closely related field. Four (4) years of experience as a communications professional with responsibilities for media relations, public relations, writing, editing, communications planning, and social media content creation and community management. Experience with writing and/or editing content about natural resource issues and outdoor recreation. Experience with audience development as it relates to websites, newsletters, and social media channels. Experience with managing sensitive issues or crisis communication. Experience with optimizing websites and creating electronic documents, products, video and audio that are accessible to those with disabilities. Experience in shooting, editing, and producing video segments, and providing media content in multiple languages. Interpersonal skills and experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including media, government and non-government partners, local officials, educators, subject-matter experts, and customers/readers. Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record. This position requires occasional in-state, same-day, and overnight travel to DNR events (Governor’s Opener events, Commissioner level events, etc.). Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status). Background checks: all candidates will undergo a review that may include Conflict of Interest, Criminal History, Education, Employment Reference/Records, and License/Certification verifications. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact: If you have questions about this position, contact Dave Rickert at Dave.Rickert@state.mn.us or 651-259-5065. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tava Cayo at tava.cayo@state.mn.us. 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) Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Well-being resources Training and career support: Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and related services: Confidential work/life support Additional services for daily living and planning Equal Opportunity Employer
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirm. action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance, contact Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
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