Assistant Communications Director - Communications Supervisor / Full-time, Day S

Working Title: Assistant Communications Director

Job Class: Communications Supervisor

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 97233

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/24/2026

Closing Date : 10/07/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MMA

Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Public Relations & Comm

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $41.81 - $60.10 / hourly; $87,299 - $125,488 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

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.

This position will support the communications needs of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) by providing counsel and project execution for internal clients as well as supervise the day-to-day work and long-term strategic communications planning and implementation for MDVA earned media (media relations), internal communications and administrative support.

The incumbent will lead proactive and reactive media relations, serving as primary spokesperson for the agency. The incumbent will also provide guidance to and partner with MDVA colleagues and Communications team members on the development and execution of a strategic internal communications infrastructure and plan, and management of agency receptionist/team administrative functions. This position will serve as the back up to Communication Director.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of communications and public relations experience which demonstrates the following:

Developing and implementing strategic communications plans including media relations and internal communications.

Creating and publishing communications tactics such as key messages, talking points, news releases, e-mails, newsletter articles, social posts and website content

Advising and supporting leaders in preparation of scripts, speeches, presentations and press conferences

Copy writing, editing and proofreading skills are sufficient to create digital, print or video communications

AND

Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker or project lead

Ability to hold difficult conversations and resolve conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field

Knowledge of Minnesota media contacts

Experience in crisis communications such as guiding a leadership team on the communications response to a crisis and /or drafting and executing a communications plan for the crisis.

Additional Requirements

Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.