Communications Manager - St Paul, United States - Minnesota Judicial Branch

Description

Salary :
$78, $121,187.52 Annually


Location :
Minneapolis, MN


Job Type:
Full Time


Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid


Job Number:

Department:
Fourth Judicial District

Opening Date:

04/05/2024

Closing Date:

4/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Fourth Judicial District is pleased to accept applications for a Communications Manager.

This position will provide strategic communications thought leadership while overseeing long-range planning, direction, and oversight of external and internal communications, media interactions, public data requests, legislative affairs, and outreach events.

The position will supervise a small team of professional staff members to further the mission of the court and the goals of the district.

The Fourth Judicial District, also known as Hennepin County District Court, serves the residents of Hennepin County.

We are a large urban district court with over 500 employees, seventy-five judicial officers, numerous high-profile matters and more than 400,000 annual case filings.

The position is full-time, exempt, and part of District Administration located in the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position will work onsite and remotely, according to business need. Infrequent travel within the Twin Cities or greater Minnesota may be required.

This position is classified as a Court Administrative Manager I.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family's wellbeing.

Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the and the office of
Example of Duties

Provides consultation to the Judicial District Administrator, Chief Judge, Assistant Chief Judge, Deputy District Administrators, and Senior Managers on the development of long-range internal and external communication strategies.

Develops and manages a sophisticated media engagement plan and social media sites and consults with leadership regarding key internally-focused messages.

Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets, responding to a high number of media inquiries.

Oversees the planning and coordination of public outreach events and initiatives; represents the district externally or internally when serving on task forces, policy committees, and planning groups with judges, state and district court managers, and employees.

Develop and maintain District Strategic Communications Plan, including direction for the District public website.

Hires, trains, mentors, coaches, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned staff; promotes Branch vision and mission and leads assigned employees through change.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Six years of post-high school education and experience, including a minimum of three years of experience in communication, media relations, or related field.

Examples include but are not limited to:

A four-year degree and three years of experience in communcations work Six years of experience performing communciations work

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to plan strategic communications.

Experience coaching executives in communications strategy and media management.

Demonstrated ability to create and lead large-scale communications efforts with external and internal audiences.

Knowledge of principles and practices of journalism and public relations, including AP style and PSRA Code of Ethics. Good understanding of current and emerging communications technologies.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels within an organization and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to develop effective, positive working relationships throughout the organization and with external stakeholders, especially media. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, including delegation of work, performance evaluation, coaching and training. Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data to inform recommendations and decision making.

Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to anticipate media issues involving matters that come before the court, and develop and implement effective messaging and communication strategies to the media and the public.

Demonstrated ability to manage media-related issues involving high profile matters that come before the court and are of interest to the public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in strategic communications planning and organizational
development. Experience in state government, especially communications.

Supplemental Information

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics.

We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another's growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability.

Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources via email:

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $37.43 (range minimum)-$47.74 (range midpoint) per hour ($78,154 - $99,681 annually).

The full salary range for this position is $37.43 (range minimum)-$58.04 (range maximum) per hour ($78,154 - $121,188 annually). This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for


Instructions for Applying:
Submit your application for this position

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.

Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: ; or phone:

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family's wellbeing.

We also offer many opportunities for your continued career growth through development opportunities, supporting your long-term success at the branch.

We are proud to offer these benefits to compensate our employees for the excellent work they do for the cause of justice in Minnesota.

Our wide-ranging benefits package includes the following components:

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance

The employee-paid premium for the is only $38.50/month for a full-time employee with single coverage, or $262.66 for family coverage

Employees can choose from three different carriers: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Minnesota, Health Partners, or Preferred One

The and the for the Advantage Health Plan are on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site

helps employees manage weight loss and reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and , a benefit that reduces out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related medical treatment

Employees may also choose a

Pharmacy benefits provided by CVS Caremark

Dental Insurance

The employee-paid premium for this plan is only $13.50/month for a full-time employee with single coverage, or $55.40 for family coverage

Employees can choose from two carriers: or the

The and the are on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site

Vision Insurance

The employee-paid premium for this plan is only $5.76/month for a full-time employee with single coverage, or $16.54 for family coverag

Additional information on can be found on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site

Pre-Tax Spending Accounts

Contributions to pre-tax accounts are taken from your paycheck before taxes are deducted, and since you pay less in taxes, your net income may be increased.

Use to pay eligible medical and dental expenses, eligible dependent day care expenses, and transit expenses including parking and bus passes.

Other benefits may vary by location.

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Sick Leave

Eligible full-time employees accrue sick leave at four hours per two-week pay period

Sick leave may be used for purposes such as medical and dental appointments, maternity leave, illness or injury for certain family members

Retirement Benefits

Pension

In addition to your contribution, the Minnesota Judicial Branch contributes 6.25% of your annual salary to your pension, administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Employees are fully vested in their pension after three years of employment at MJB.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement saving plan in addition to your pension plan
Health Care Saving Plan

Post-employment health care saving plan that can be used to pay for medical expenses
Work & Life Balance

Paid holidays

11 paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Additional floating holidays may also be offered

Paid vacation leave

In addition to paid sick leave, employees accrue generous paid time off that increases with years of service.
Paid Parental Leave

Eligible employees may receive up to six weeks of paid time off following the birth or placement of a child.

Employee Assistance Program

Our no-cost provides health coaching, worksite wellness initiatives, financial planning assistance, and several free counseling sessions for personal or professional use for employees and their families.

Additional Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service.

You can learn more about this program from the and the

Professional Development

Participation in conferences, cohort developmental programs, and other educational offerings

Tuition reimbursement program

Eligibility for is determined by employment status (i.e. full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary) as well as other job details (e.g. bargaining unit, supervisory status, etc.). Please ask Human Resources or the hiring contact about benefits at any time during the application process.

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Please briefly describe your experience working with the media.

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Please briefly describe your approach to internal communications and provide an example of an internal communications plan you have developed and implemented.

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Please briefly describe your approach to external communications provide an example of an external communications plans you have developed and implemented.

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