Senior Communications Advisor

State of Minnesota Senior Communications Advisor St. Paul, Minnesota Apply Now Working Title: Senior Communications Advisor Job Class: Communications Specialist 4 Agency: Office of Cannabis Management Job ID: 82499 Location: St. Paul Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 12/11/2024 Closing Date: 12/23/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Cannabis Management Division/Unit: Communications Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is currently seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to provide leadership for strategic planning, design, development, coordination, and implementation of communication strategies. This position will provide consultation, advice, and communications coordination to executive leadership, the communications team, and other internal OCM staff. This position will oversee high-priority, high-visibility issues that have major implications for the Office. This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week. A successful incumbent in this position will be able to: Identify agency communications priorities and needs and short-term or ongoing strategic plans to effectively communicate with key audiences. Provide effective consultation, guidance, and technical support to OCM staff regarding communications goals, objectives, tactics, and evaluation. Serve as a project manager for agency communications project initiatives, including those that are part of the agencys implementation and stand-up work. Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper years of service crediting, 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. Four (4) years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or media relations. A bachelors degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or another relevant field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Experience drafting memos, press releases, newsletters, blogs, social media content, presentations, and simple graphics. Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills, including knowledge of plain language. Ability to develop and coordinate communication strategies and provide effective consultation to agency leadership. Ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment. In addition, applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered for this position. Preferred Qualifications Seven (7) or more years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or media relations. Bilingual in another language relevant to large facets of MN communities, such as Spanish, Hmong, or Somali. Experience using project management tools and knowledge of project management best practices. Experience in a lead role providing guidance to team members. Experience in the cannabis or other county, state, or federally regulated industry. Additional Requirements A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only). Employment reference check. Conflict of interest review. Criminal background check. The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota 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 careersstate.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed. J-18808-Ljbffr