Salary $63,245.63 - $100,442.16 Annually Location Hennepin County Job Type Full-time Job Number 24CESA19MV005 Department Communications Division Communications AdminOps Opening Date 01/19/2024 Closing Date 1/26/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Hennepin County is seeking a strategic communicator to join its Communications department. This individual will help meet increasing and ongoing needs to support operations departments. The Principal Communications Specialist will develop and advance communications strategies and plans, lead complex programs and projects for county buildings, events, and emergency response. Candidates with strong communication and problem-solving skills, who enjoy working on a team and bring a racial equity and climate action lens to their work, are encouraged to apply. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evenings and/or weekends. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About this position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Communications Specialist, Principal. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Provide communications and marketing guidance for employee newsletters, reviewing work, running campaigns, and serving as back up to the communications manager. Work with subject matter experts in Information Technology, Human Resources, and other departments to create and implement communications strategies, plans, and key messages. Write and produce strategic, multimedia communications products according to best practices (i.e., usability, accessibility, plain language, and branding). Manage new work requests in Workfront. Communicate with staff at all levels of the organization. Represent the county in partner meetings and provide communications support during crisis. Coordinate and deliver content that supports the County s priorities of disparity reduction and climate action.