Communications Supervisor

Location: St. Paul
Telework eligible: Yes
Full-time, unlimited position

About the role

The Division of Fish and Wildlife (FAW) is seeking a Communications Supervisor to provide day-to-day supervision for a team of communications professionals specializing in strategic communications, public and media relations, marketing, and event coordination. The team delivers an integrated, multi-platform public relations, public information, and marketing program that raises awareness of Minnesota’s fish and wildlife resources, increases participation in outdoor recreation opportunities, and strengthens outreach to diverse communities to better connect all Minnesotans to the outdoors.

This position requires occasional overnight and/or weekend trips to various locations across the state each year to attend special events, including four (4) high-level season opener events annually. The role has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible for part-time telework, subject to change. If approved, the employee must complete a telework agreement and report to the primary work location occasionally for meetings, training, or onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Multi-platform content development and delivery
• Supervision of the Integrated Public Relations Unit
• Strategic planning for integrated communications
• Internal public relations coordination
• Continuous improvement and professional development
• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, productive, and inclusive work environment

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in marketing, public relations, or multi-platform communications with experience creating a variety of communications products
• Supervisory or lead work experience demonstrating the ability to direct work, manage conflict, hold employees accountable, support growth development, and train and motivate staff
• Knowledge of principles, tools, and techniques of communications and marketing sufficient to develop and implement successful outreach campaigns and manage a complex multi-platform public relations program, including communication plans across web, social, print, and other platforms
• Highly effective communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with diverse partners and multicultural communities
• Ability to conduct effective media interviews and establish relationships with the media
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to maintain effective teams and manage, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels
• Ability to handle urgent, time-sensitive communications and work directly with high-level leaders, including commissioners and division directors, on sensitive or high-visibility issues
• Project management skills sufficient to ensure projects are organized, tracked, and completed on a timely basis
• Knowledge of strategic planning, work planning, and budgeting sufficient to effectively manage the unit’s work
• Ability to foster an inclusive work environment and meet employee needs related to accommodation, scheduling, expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and development
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays, in various locations throughout the state or across the country for events, meetings, and trainings
• Unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record
• Ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, natural resources, or other related field
• Knowledge of natural resources and/or outdoor recreation issues and interests
• Experience working with diverse communities, including multicultural media or outreach partners
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, recognize problems, and develop actionable solutions
• Knowledge of performance measurement and program evaluation methods to ensure unit and program goals and objectives are achieved
• Ability to successfully manage and lead large, complex, multi-year projects or initiatives
• Proficiency in a second language spoken within Minnesota

Pay

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

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.