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Working Title: CSP Communications Coordinator

Job Class: Communications Specialist 3

+ **Job ID** : 86363

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Regular

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 5/27/2025 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

+ **Date Posted** : 05/20/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/ Child Safety and Permanency

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, to meet telework requirements

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including childcare and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

*Employees may generally telework up to 50% of their scheduled workdays in a month. Employees that live 50 miles or more from their permanent/principal work location **and** live within the State or a county bordering the State may telework more than 50% with approval. *

As a CSP Communications Coordinator, you will provide expertise in strategy, planning, and implementation of communications for the Child Safety and Permanency administration, ensuring that both internal and external stakeholders are well-informed. It plays a crucial role in advancing equity, raising public awareness, and providing critical information about programs and services. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating communications strategies and activities, adhering to agency standards and laws, offering consultation on best practices, leading work groups for new initiatives, and supporting the DCYF Communications Teams by conducting research and developing key messages with an equity focus.

Responsibilities include:

+ Develop, implement, and coordinate strategic Child Safety and Permanency communication plans and campaigns. Identifying target audiences, key messages, and communication strategy so that communication is consistent, effective, and adheres to communications standards and related laws and rules.

+ Lead content development for CSP communications for various audiences through various channels to ensure messaging in clear and aligns with agency goals.

+ Collaborate with DCYF teams to develop and implement department-wide communication strategy.

+ Develop, implement, and evaluate governance structures and content management practices to ensure communications are accurate, timely and reliable in reaching intended audiences.

+ Serve as a member of the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) Operations team and participate in official team functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience developing written content for a business, nonprofit or government agency demonstrating the following:

+ Experience developing and implementing communications plans.

+ Planning, composing, and editing content for the web and other platforms including social media, digital newsletters, etc.

+ Expertise in planning, developing, and implementing effective communication strategies.

+ Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.

+ Ability to conceive, develop and deliver a desired message effectively and concisely.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively within deadlines.

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communication studies, pubic affairs or media may substitute for 1 year of experience OR a Master’s degree in public relations, journalism, communication studies, pubic affairs or media may substitute for 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working in communications for large organizations.

+ Working knowledge of state and federal laws related to content accessibility and equal access to information.

+ Ability to take and edit photos and video.

+ Experience using the GovDelivery email marketing platform.

+ Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related degree.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.