Marketing & Communications Specialist, Senior Communications

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Job Title : Marketing & Communications Specialist, Senior Communications and Requisition ID number : 102376

Close Date : 11 : 59 PM on

Organizational Unit : Marketing & Communications (10001127)

Site : Davis Center (0001)

FTE : 1.0 FTE ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union : AMP(42)

Functional Area : Administrative

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Marketing and Communication Specialist, Senior Communications

• Maintains, updates, and expands current marketing and communications processes utilizing multiples tools and multimedia platforms.
• Creates and produces a variety of video, digital grap hic s and written materials in support of departmental and District-wide activities;

produces a variety of materials and formats to support in-house information efforts and external educational and marketing activities.

• Contributes ideas, suggests appropriate technology to complete marketing tasks, and coordinates with department head to modify campaigns and measure the progress of marketing projects.
• Collaborates with the members of the communications and engagement teams.
• Coordinates planning and implementation of marketing and communications projects including scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Evaluates marketing programs and develops recommendations for changes and improvements; collects and analyzes data, and develops recommendations to improve marketing quality.
• Supports engagement and outreach efforts in affiliate communities.
• Ensures marketing and promotional efforts are on brand and effectively communicating value to customers.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Marketing and Communications department's customer service by offering suggestions and directing / participating as an active member of a work team.
• Presents recommendations and ideas to leadership to drive strategic decision making.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Knowledge of :

• Principles, practices, materials and techniques of effective communication strategies and graphic design .
• Principles and techniques of preparing effective written and digital materials.
• Principles and practices of public relations, marketing, recruitment strategies and public communications.
• Strategic marketing campaigns and marketing analytics.
• MPS policies, process and procedures.
• Principles of record keeping, records management, and management of records.
• Customer service principles, protocols, and methods that include responding professionally, effectively, and efficiently to customer service requests.

Skill in :

• Communicating with an equity lens.
• Using computer-aided graphics and desktop publishing hardware and software.
• Accurately proofing a variety of graphic and written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Analyzing data and recommending effective solutions.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, leadership and stakeholders.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a wide variety of specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Understanding and maintaining highest level of confidentiality.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and / or lifting and carrying light objects frequently.

A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

Bargaining Unit : AMP

• Grade : 58
• FLSA Status : Exempt
• Job Group : Communications
• Revised : June 4, 2019

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.

Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body.

Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes : 12 : 01 AM On Marketing & Communications (10001127) Davis Center (0001) Administrative