Enterprise Communications and Marketing Director - Communications Manager 3

Working Title

:

Enterprise Communications and Marketing Director

Job Class: Communications Manager 3

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

Job ID:

95667

Location:

St. Paul

Telework Eligible

: Yes

Full/Part Time

: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Unlimited

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:

07/21/2026

Closing Date:

08/10/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:

Minnesota Management & Budget

Division/Unit:

Enterprise Communications and Planning / Communications

Work Shift/Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:

Monday - Friday

Travel Required

: No

Salary Range:

$55.68 - $79.79 / hourly; $116,260 - $166,602 / annually

Classified Status:

Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union:

Managerial Plan

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/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 Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Director to lead and manage all communications, marketing, public relations, and outreach for the agency, and provide executive communications management for the State of Minnesota. This position is responsible for media relations and works closely with the Governor’s Office to coordinate and facilitate enterprise-wide communications strategy on dynamic, sensitive issues and crises with broad implications for state government and the people of Minnesota.

This is a leadership position at MMB responsible for directly supervising seven (7) staff.

Job duties for this position include:

Developing and leading strategic communication, public relations, outreach, and marketing initiatives consistent with the agency’s mission and vision

Providing executive-level communication counsel and coaching to the Commissioner and senior management

Directing media relations activities within MMB and ensuring enterprise-wide coordination by advising and consulting with high profile leadership

Serving as a key communications advisor to the Governor’s cabinet

Providing managerial, supervisory, and operational oversight to the communications department

Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location

and live in Minnesota

may telework more than 50% with approval.

All MMB Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model: (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/enterprise-talent-development/career-development/Enterprise-Leader-Competency-Definition-Guide.pdf)

Leading Self

Leading Others

Leading the Organization

Leading Outside the Organization

Leading with DEAI

Getting Work Done

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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available

here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .

At least five (5) years of experience executing major communications workstreams, such as media relations, public information, internal communications, public outreach, or digital marketing strategy.

Experience must include:

Demonstrated leadership, which can include any of the following:

Experience as a supervisor, team leader, lead worker, or project lead in a communications or marketing environment.

Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), or completion of a similar or equivalent leadership program through another organization;

OR

A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee related to communications or marketing. The experience must include 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment.

Serving as a spokesperson on behalf of

or

providing consultation to executive leadership sufficient to manage media inquiries and respond to high-profile, controversial, or time-sensitive communication issues.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Communication and writing skills sufficient to convey complex and sensitive information to a variety of audiences, including MMB staff, the Governor’s Office, state agency leaders, elected officials, and the public.

Knowledge of communications strategies and plain language sufficient to effectively consult and coach executive leadership and government agencies on media relations, produce effective communication deliverables, and mitigate negative impact.

Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master’s degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for eighteen months of experience. A doctorate degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

At least seven (7) years of experience executing major communications workstreams, such as media relations, public information, internal communications, public outreach, or digital marketing strategy

A master’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations.

Experience leading communications strategy during organizational change, crises, legislative sessions, or other high-stakes, high-visibility initiatives.

Experience providing supervisory oversight to a communications team.

Established relationships with local, state, and national media outlets.

Experience working with government communications (municipal, county, state, federal, or Tribal) or navigating public data, legislative processes, public records laws, or government accessibility requirements.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)

Criminal history check

Reference check

Social Security and address verification

Education verification

Conflict of interest review

Other legally or internal policy required checks

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.