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Working Title: Ice Safety Coordinator

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 88422

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, up to 50%

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 08/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/17/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources

+ **Division/Unit** : Enforcement

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / 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 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.

This position will develop and execute an effective statewide outreach and education program that focuses on ice safety. The program will target traditional users of frozen waters, educate people who are not familiar with frozen water, and find ways to remove the barrier to participation in recreational opportunities by providing a better understanding of ice safety. The broad program goal is to contribute to the reduction in the number of ice related incidents and fatalities in the state. The position maintains and reviews safety curriculum and assists with administration and outreach while providing support to the boat and water safety program.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional experience successfully developing and implementing outreach and communication efforts, campaigns, and/or programs. A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, marketing, communications, public affairs or a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Ability to write and communicate in a clear, accurate, and error-free manner sufficient to convey information to internal and external stakeholders, including media, government and non-government partners, local officials, educators, subject-matter experts, and customers/readers.

Ability to review, interpret and present information to recommend appropriate communication, advertising and marketing strategies.

Public speaking experience sufficient to develop and deliver effective speeches, talking points and strategies.

Experience using social media as part of a professional large-scale marketing or outreach campaigns.

Experience using Microsoft Office products sufficient to prepare and deliver essential communications.

Project management skills sufficient to communicate, organize, and manage multiple projects.

Ability to efficiently multi-task in an atmosphere of competing priorities.

Human relations skills sufficient to effectively work with diverse groups and gain cooperation of internal/external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, marketing, communications, public affairs or a related field.

Experience creating and implementing communications plans for large and small-scale efforts.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Criminal History Check

+ Education Verification

+ Employment Reference / Records Check

+ License / Certification Verification

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.