Communications and Engagement Director - Communications Supervisor_

**Working Title: Communications and Engagement Director****Job Class: Communications Supervisor****Agency: Transportation Dept**+ **Job ID** : 79454+ **Location** : Roseville+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers+ **Date Posted** : 08/16/2024+ **Closing Date** : 08/27/2024+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MMA+ **Division/Unit** : Metro / Communications+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday+ **Travel Required** : No+ **Salary Range:** $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,521 / annually+ **Classified Status** : Classified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (ov/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.The Metro district’s Communications and Engagement Director works collaboratively with senior leadership to develop and implement communication strategies and oversees media and community relations, brand management, graphics, crisis communications, education and outreach, organizational messaging, and constituent services.This position is located at our district headquarters in Roseville, MN. The incumbent will have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid of in office and teleworking. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.**Minimum Qualifications**+ Three years of professional supervisory experience (supervising professional employees) in communications, public affairs, and/or media relations OR four years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, and/or media relations.+ Experience creating and executing strategic communication plans and/or public relations plans.+ Experience utilizing a range of communication channels such as written communication, websites, social media, multimedia, outreach, and/or in-person events.**Preferred Qualifications**+ Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, or another related field.+ Experience with work planning and budgeting sufficient to effectively manage the unit’s work.+ Experience with communications in a government setting.**Additional Requirements**It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:+ SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification+ Criminal History Check+ Employment Reference Check+ Education/License Verification+ Driver’s License VerificationAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.