Employment Opportunities

Responsibilities

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.

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.