Public Engagement and Communications Director
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Duluth, MN, United States
Public Engagement and Communications Director
This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $73,873.00/yr - $107,072.00/yr
Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation This position will guide and direct public engagement, outreach and communication efforts in MnDOT District One in accordance with MnDOT’s Public Engagement Policy. This includes developing public engagement plans with planning, project, and program managers; producing media to inform and engage the public in a variety of settings; and engaging the public directly. This also includes directing, planning, coordinating and executing an effective communication effort to strengthen public/private partnerships and broaden knowledge of transportation issues to ensure that information about MnDOT policy, programs and activities is available to constituent groups. This position also serves as the principal contact or spokesperson for local news media in regard to policy, actions and decisions. The position utilizes communication skills, human understanding, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion to effectively engage the public in order to advance the mission of the Department.
Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience (supervising professional level employees) related to communications, engagement and outreach demonstrating all the requirements listed below.
OR
Three (3) years of advanced professional level experience related to communications, engagement and outreach (e.g., Information Officer 3 or higher) demonstrating all requirements listed below:
Experience developing and carrying out engagement activities.
Experience developing and delivering presentations.
Knowledge of market research and analysis.
Please note: A bachelor's or master's degree in Communications or a closely related field (e.g., English, Journalism, etc.) substitutes for six (6) months of advanced professional experience.
How to Apply:
Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “90677” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:
Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Minnesota Department of Transportation by 2x
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Public Relations, Strategy/Planning, and Other
Industries:
Government Administration and Civil Engineering
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
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Base pay range $73,873.00/yr - $107,072.00/yr
Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation This position will guide and direct public engagement, outreach and communication efforts in MnDOT District One in accordance with MnDOT’s Public Engagement Policy. This includes developing public engagement plans with planning, project, and program managers; producing media to inform and engage the public in a variety of settings; and engaging the public directly. This also includes directing, planning, coordinating and executing an effective communication effort to strengthen public/private partnerships and broaden knowledge of transportation issues to ensure that information about MnDOT policy, programs and activities is available to constituent groups. This position also serves as the principal contact or spokesperson for local news media in regard to policy, actions and decisions. The position utilizes communication skills, human understanding, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion to effectively engage the public in order to advance the mission of the Department.
Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Paid parental leave available
Some telework may be available
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience (supervising professional level employees) related to communications, engagement and outreach demonstrating all the requirements listed below.
OR
Three (3) years of advanced professional level experience related to communications, engagement and outreach (e.g., Information Officer 3 or higher) demonstrating all requirements listed below:
Experience developing and carrying out engagement activities.
Experience developing and delivering presentations.
Knowledge of market research and analysis.
Please note: A bachelor's or master's degree in Communications or a closely related field (e.g., English, Journalism, etc.) substitutes for six (6) months of advanced professional experience.
How to Apply:
Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “90677” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:
Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Minnesota Department of Transportation by 2x
Seniority level:
Not Applicable
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Public Relations, Strategy/Planning, and Other
Industries:
Government Administration and Civil Engineering
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Get notified about new Engagement Director jobs in
Duluth, MN .
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