City Council Communications Lead

Full Job Description

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a City Council Communications Lead; responsible for identifying, generating, coordinating, and supporting communications efforts for the City Council's Office. This position will report to the Director of City Council Operations.

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 Council’s agenda.
• Develop attention-grabbing social media content that chronicles the Council’s day-to-day activities and keeps the people of Saint Paul in the know.
• Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with the Council’s staff and the City's public information officers.
• Support the Director by staffing media conferences, interviews, and events, including city functions.
• 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 Council’s agenda.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

• 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.

Requirements

Requirements may be met by one of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.
• Master’s Degree and one year of experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.
• A combination of six years of college level education and progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.

Qualifications

Please submit a resume to Jay Willms at Council-Vacancy@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Please include "City Council Communications Lead" in the subject line.

Additional Information

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.

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.