**Working Title: Cardiovascular Health (CVH) & Stroke Communications Specialist** **Job Class: Communications Specialist 3** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 83883 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 02/14/25. + **Date Posted** : 02/08/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/21/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Health + **Division/Unit** : Health Promotion & Chronic Disease / Cardiovascular Health Stroke Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/ 8:00am-4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Up to 25% + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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. Help play an important role in the health of Minnesotans by supporting the work of the Minnesota Stroke Program and the Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Unit as a Communications Specialist 3. The CVH and Stroke Communications Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will lead and implement communication efforts related to cardiovascular disease and stroke, ensuring integration of plain language, cross-cultural communication, and digital accessibility. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: + Develop communications strategies and work plans including digital and web-based communications. + Engage and build relationships with community partners including attendance at community events. + Execute communications grants, contracts, and activities. Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in MN, IA, WI, ND, or SD, based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of the closest Minnesota Department of Health office location: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, or Fergus Falls. Attendance to in person meetings in St. Paul such as quarterly meetings and travel to various locations across the state for community events required. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines. **Minimum Qualifications** _To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe 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 the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position._ Three (3) years of experience in strategic communications or public relations in public health, community health, or chronic disease. Experience to include all of the following: + Creating and editing health communications such as reports, fact sheets, newsletters, news releases and multi-media presentations. + Leading communications projects with stakeholders. + Creating, evaluating and implementing communications plans. A degree in Communications, Public Health, or closely related field may substitute for experience as described above: + Associate’s = 6 months. + Bachelor’s = 12 months. + Master’s = 18 months. + Doctorate = 24 months. Abilities and skills that will be assessed during the interview process: + Knowledge of and skill in communications strategy and the principles of maintaining effective internal and external relationships. + Skill in and ability to engage with stakeholders through communications projects. + Ability to present ideas and information effectively and translate technical information to plain language for a variety of audiences. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with governmental communications and presenting information to the public. + Knowledge of CVH and Stroke. + Experience analyzing public health information, explaining public health programs, issues and data. + Experience in project management. + Experience working respectfully with multidisciplinary teams and diverse groups and considering the impacts and outcomes of health equity on communities. **Additional Requirements** + Must successfully pass a background and reference check. + This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting. + The successful candidate under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. 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. 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