Chief Communications and External Engagement Officer - Communications Manager 1_

**Working Title: Chief Communications and External Engagement Officer****Job Class: Communications Manager 1****Agency: Cannabis Expungement Board**+ **Job ID** : 79661+ **Location** : St. Paul+ **Telework Eligible** : Negotiable+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers+ **Date Posted** : 08/23/2024+ **Closing Date** : 09/17/2024+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Cannabis Expungement Board / Cannabis Exp Brd-Managerial+ **Division/Unit** : Cannabis Expungement Board / Cannabis Expungement Board+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday+ **Travel Required** : No+ **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually+ **Classified Status** : Classified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep+ **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 Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) is a new executive branch agency dedicated to the review of cannabis felonies for expungement or resentencing. To learn more about the CEB, visit the website (ov/ceb) .The Communications and External Engagement Manager will report directly to the Executive Director, will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team, and will play a key role creating and executing the Board’s communications and outreach strategy. This position provides an opportunity for meaningful, equity-addressing work and to help establish an agency from the ground up.The Communications and External Engagement Manager is responsible for creating, executing, and managing a comprehensive plan to engage key external and internal stakeholders and the public on the core mission of the CEB. The plan will include public/media relations efforts, Board communications, social media and website strategy, community engagement, and external relations (including legislative relations). This position will provide leadership over engagement functions for the Board and will also serve as the chief spokesperson for the Board.**Minimum Qualifications**To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.Four (4) years of communications experience including public and media relations, engagement and outreach efforts, or legislative outreach. A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field may substitute for 12 months of experience. A master’s degree in the above may substitute for an additional 6 months of experience.Candidates will be further evaluated on the following:+ Demonstrated interpersonal and human relations skills to effectively relate and work with a wide variety of partners.+ Demonstrated public speaking and writing skills.+ Knowledge of the legislative process and/or experience working in a political environment.+ Demonstrated knowledge of communications practices.+ Demonstrated proficiency in media relations, interviewing skills, and understanding of social media tools.**Preferred Qualifications**The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:+ Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.+ Community engagement experience with criminal justice organizations to include community-based, public, and non-profit organizations.+ Knowledge of state policies, procedures, and practices in the areas of communications, legislative relations, and community engagement and outreach.+ Public sector experience communicating strategic objectives, reporting on agency progress, creating and advocating for agency legislative proposals.+ Demonstrated leadership experience.+ Demonstrated ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials.**Additional Requirements**All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant successfully passing a background check, which may include, but not limited to, a criminal background check, employment history/reference checks, and fingerprint-based records check.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.