Communications Specialist, Principal (Internal HSPH applicants only)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Posted
Job description
Description
Hennepin County seeks an excellent writer and strategic communicator to join the Human Services communication team and share information about vital services and supports with key audiences and stakeholders. This person will work closely with program partners, subject matter experts and other content creators to coordinate and create communications strategies and supports; manage plans, projects and relationships; and partner with leaders, program managers and other creative professionals. They will aim to create communications products that are audience-driven, clearly written and in line with county and industry best practices.
Candidates with strong formal and informal communication skills who enjoy working as a part of a team, and who bring creative campaign management and multichannel content development experience are encouraged to apply. Experience supporting the public sector and a drive to help people are a plus.
This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, in the field, and remotely as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional evenings and/or weekends. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Human Services and Public Health department to apply for this position.
This position is internally classified as a Communications Specialist, Principal.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Human Services and Public Health department to apply for this position.
This position is internally classified as a Communications Specialist, Principal.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Work with county partners to coordinate, create and implement communication plans, strategies, and messages.
- Manage projects, including assigning work to graphic designers and communications specialists.
- Write and produce strategic communications products according to best practices (i.e., usability, accessibility, plain language, and branding).
- Coordinate and optimize campaigns, helping to develop creative multichannel content components.
- Communicate with the public, staff, community leaders, county administration, elected officials, and the media.
- Support special events, press conferences, and other outreach efforts.
- Represent the county in partner meetings and as spokesperson during crisis and media response moments.
- Coordinate and deliver content that is consistent with the county’s focus on disparities reduction.
- One of the following:
- Seven years or more of related professional experience in strategic communications supporting a broad range of programs, projects, and services.
- Two years or more of college and five years or more of related professional experience in strategic communications supporting a broad range of programs, projects, and services.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, English, communications, mass communications, marketing, media studies, public administration or a closely related field and three years or more of related professional experience in strategic communications supporting a broad range of programs, projects, and services.
- Experience:
- Managing creative campaigns including developing multi-media content components.
- Working in communications or public relations in support of the public sector.
- Planning and creating content for publication (i.e., brochures, flyers, reports, websites).
- Using Microsoft Office Suite, SiteCore, SharePoint, Workfront and/or GovDelivery.
- Supervising others.
- Ability to:
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Work under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Respond accordingly to crisis situations.
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals, systems and communities to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve, and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
Hennepin County Communications provides strategic and creative services to help connect people and communities to county employees, programs and services. The department helps county business areas meet program and project goals and reach the right audiences by communicating clearly and engaging responsively. Our award-winning team of county communicators is dedicated to using best practices as well as innovative approaches to produce best in class communications products and services.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as a guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
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