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Job Summary
As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will lead multi-media communications and planning designed to communicate the MPCA’s mission, strategic goals, messages and performance to internal and external audiences, through use of community relations, public relations, media relations, social media, print and electronic communications, and communications planning. The will also lead communications initiatives involving land, air, water and climate issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Three (3) years of professional experience in supporting strategic communications efforts in order to advance company or organization initiatives. This experience must include building communications plans, defining and clarifying communications challenges, managing multi-faceted communications assignments, and managing public images and messages.
- **A bachelor’s degree in a liberal art, including but not limited to communications, journalism, marketing, political science, public relations or directly related field may substitute for a year of experience.**
- Advanced professional writing skills (including Associated Press style) and experience drafting sound, credible documents (i.e. memos, news releases, bylines, backgrounders, op-ed pieces, brochures and collateral materials).
- Experience in public relations, issues management, public affairs or public policy.
- Experience conducting active outreach to news media and media influencers, including addressing inaccuracies and misinformation. This includes effective public speaking, facilitation, and moderating skills.
- Ability to effectively and confidently persuade, present, and champion recommendations and objectives.
- Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within with a wide-range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience organizing and executing public events and activities with multiple stakeholders and deliverables.
- Strong knowledge of political process and/or experience working in a political environment.
- Understanding of risk communication and crisis communication strategies.
- Ability to consult with programs and identify which, among a broad range of communication strategies, would best suit the program’s needs.
Why Work For Us
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 pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life
balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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Public Affairs Specialist
Posted: January 9, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Summary
As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will lead multi-media communications and planning designed to communicate the MPCA’s mission, strategic goals, messages and performance to internal and external audiences, through use of community relations, public relations, media relations, social media, print and electronic communications, and communications planning. The will also lead communications initiatives involving land, air, water and climate issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Work For Us
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 pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life
balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Summary
As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will lead multi-media communications and planning designed to communicate the MPCA’s mission, strategic goals, messages and performance to internal and external audiences, through use of community relations, public relations, media relations, social media, print and electronic communications, and communications planning. The will also lead communications initiatives involving land, air, water and climate issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Work For Us
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 pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life
balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.