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- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 04/17/2024
- Closing Date: 05/02/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Operations / Communications Operation
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $ $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Social Media Strategist - St. Paul, United States - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Description
Working Title: Social Media StrategistJob Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
As the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's social media strategist, you will oversee, develop, implement, track, and optimize the agency's social media efforts to position the agency as a trusted partner and advocate for Minnesota's environment. Responsibilities include developing and implementing overall strategy for the agency's social media channels, writing and publishing content across all social channels, including monthly social media plans that utilize paid and organic campaigns to increase awareness and engagement in agency-wide initiative. As part of the agency's Communications and Outreach team, this position will partner with communications professionals as well as with content experts and influencers, to identify and develop engaging content and effective integrated cross-channel campaigns. They will contribute to the agency's video production strategy and service to maximize the use of multimedia assets. This position reports to the assistant director of communications.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Three (3) years of professional-level experience developing integrated communication campaigns for an organization through social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
Demonstrated experience in overseeing social communities, identifying and managing growth strategies, measurement, engagement campaigns, and content strategy.
Experience developing and executing paid marketing campaigns, evaluating analytics, and reporting out to internal partners and leadership.
Excellent writing skills, with demonstrated experience writing for social platforms.
Ability to stay updated on industry trends and incorporate emerging technologies into work products.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience planning and placing social media contents using Facebook Ad Manager, online radio and other social channel dashboards.
Experience recommending and/or implementing social media campaigns for community engagement and outreach.
Strong research skills and ability to translate complicated topics or research into easy-to-understand and engaging content.
Demonstrated experience in visual storytelling techniques and video editing.
Understanding of risk communication and crisis communication strategies.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Application materials must include online links to two work samples. Please select two work samples that demonstrate your skills and abilities to perform in this role. Candidates selected for in-person interviews will also be required to complete a timed communication exercise
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver's license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .
If you have questions about the position, contact Patty Atchison at .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Patty Atchison at .
About Pollution Control Agency
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 or email and indicate what assistance is needed.