Job Description

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Deputy Director of Communications; responsible for identifying, generating, coordinating, and supporting communications efforts for the Mayor’s Office in support of the Mayor’s agenda. This position will report to the Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Do

• Draft communications materials for use across multiple channels, including weekly newsletters, social media, talking points, and other communications content in alignment with the Mayor’s agenda.
• Develop attention-grabbing social media content that chronicles the Mayor’s day-to-day activities and keeps the people of Saint Paul in the know.
• Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with the Mayor’s staff and the City's public information officers.
• Support the Executive Director by staffing media conferences, interviews, and events, including official city functions.
• Assist in the planning for the annual State of Our City Address, Budget Address, and other official events.
• Assist in coordinating between the city and district councils to distribute information and foster relationships between state, local, and community partners in alignment with the Mayor’s agenda.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Robust understanding of social media platforms and how to tailor messages to each.
• Effectively communicates across race, class, and culture, and other aspects of difference.
• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong political instincts and an ability to discern political sensitivities.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments or projects simultaneously, attentive to details, and responsive to deadlines.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, team environment.

Our Benefits:

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) or more years of related professional experience

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
• Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
  • A resume
  • A letter of interest
    

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Final Selection Process: The selection process will include a review and evaluation of your qualifications. We will notify candidates who are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview. The selection process will include a review and evaluation of your qualifications.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.

Human Resources Contact Information

Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512

Email: christine.hauge@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Working Title: Deputy Director of Communications
• Official Title: Assistant to the Mayor I

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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