Working Title: Director of Communications and Engagement

Job Class: Communications Manager 1

Agency: Climate Innovation Finance Authority

• Job ID : 84203

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/25/2025

• Closing Date : 03/17/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Climate Innovation Finance Authority –Managerial

• Division/Unit : Climate Innovation Finance Authority

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 20% of the time

• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

Hybrid work environment with potential for telework. Likely two days per week in office; primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Help play an important role in bringing clean energy financing opportunities that benefit all Minnesotans. The Minnesota Climate Innovation and Finance Authority (MnCIFA) is a newly established state agency. Lots of room for innovation! MnCIFA is on the leading edge of a growing number of green banks nationwide. We're looking for someone who's energized by establishing systems and defining success. MnCIFA's vision: To ensure all Minnesotans share the individual and economic benefits of clean and renewable energy, particularly in low-income communities and environmental justice communities.

This position leads communications and outreach activities for MnCIFA. In this capacity, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and integration of cohesive communications and outreach activities to support MnCIFA in activities for public-facing communications and community and partner engagement, as well as internal communications and inter-agency coordination. This position will work independently, with minimal daily review to carry out these responsibilities. This position will support the management of issues related to MnCIFA’s positions, public policy and politically sensitive topics and the course of action that is determined.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of strategic, high-level management and leadership experience that includes:

• Experience in communications and public relations.

A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field can substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships and influence others across a wide variety of people.

• Proficiency in creating, posting, and sharing creative, engaging social media content for an organization, and assessing analytics, for social media platforms.

• Experience planning and implementing external communication for community and/or partner engagement, including creating PowerPoint presentations, speechwriting, and preparing content for legislative hearings.

• Experience managing website content and working with Content Management Systems.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.

• More than three (3) years of experience in communications and public relations.

• Experience in government service.

• Extensive knowledge of and experience working within a regulatory environment.

• Expiernece or demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.