Intermittent Radio Broadcaster - Communication Center Specialist_

**Working Title: Intermittent Radio Broadcaster****Job Class: Communication Center Specialist****Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development**+ **Job ID** : 79546+ **Location** : St. Paul+ **Telework Eligible** : No+ **Full/Part Time** : Intermittent+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers+ **Date Posted** : 08/20/2024+ **Closing Date** : 09/03/2024+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment & Economic Development / Insufficient Work Time+ **Division/Unit** : State Services for the Blind / Radio Talking Book+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Rotating shifts; 6:30am to 3:00pm, 3:30pm to 7:30pm+ **Days of Work** : Rotating shifts; Monday - Sunday+ **Travel Required** : No+ **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly+ **Classified Status** : Classified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time / Unrepresented+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt+ 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.Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving blind, visually impaired, and Deafblind Minnesotans since 1923. It does so with a staff of over 100 dedicated personnel, over 650 skilled volunteers, an active State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and a host of community partners. Each year SSB assists thousands in leading full, active, and productive lives. Come be part of a great organization in a great state!This position exists to provide the Radio Talking Book with fully trained broadcast personnel. The primary function of this position is to work a rotating schedule covering weekday and weekend morning, daytime, and evening shifts or split shifts when necessary. This position’s responsibilities are to prepare and broadcast material for airing, operate all broadcast equipment, route daily papers to appropriate programs, record programs as necessary, and keep the Radio Talking Book network operational daily throughout the year. This position's overall purpose and mission is to facilitate the achievement of vocational and personal independence by adults and children who are blind or visually handicapped by providing them with necessary information that would not otherwise be accessible.This position requires weekday, daytime availability.This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.**Minimum Qualifications****Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** **Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.**Associate degree in Communications; Audio Production; Radio, Theatre, or TV Production; Journalism; or other closely related field as determined by the agencyOROne (1) year of experience in radio broadcasting; radio, TV, or audio production; or other closely related field as determined by the agencyApplicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:+ Knowledge of components necessary for quality audio production including the ability to operate recording and broadcasting equipment+ Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Windows, Audacity (or other, similar audio editing software such as Adobe Audition), and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, etc.) to check and respond to emails and create documents+ Skill in human relations to interact with volunteers and persons participating in recording or live programming+ Skill in problem solving to troubleshoot issues with broadcast equipment+ Skill in communication to deliver broadcasts**Reading Exercise**If selected for an interview, a pass/fail reading exercise will be administered during the interview stage, which will require candidates to read articles aloud and complete a pronunciation test. You must pass this test to qualify for the position.**Preferred Qualifications**+ Experience in volunteer coordination or management+ Experience in professional speaking+ Experience in broadcasting or audio services+ Knowledge of pronunciation of English and non-English words and names, with the skill and competency to research words and names not known quickly and accurately+ Ability to perform under pressureOur employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.**Additional Requirements**A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:+ Criminal Background Check+ Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)+ Employment Reference Check+ Conflict of Interview Review+ Driver’s Record CheckThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.AN 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.