Writer/Editor - Communications Specialist 2

Working Title: Writer/Editor

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: Housing Finance Agency

• Job ID : 76381

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, with intermittent trips to the office and other work locations

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/02/2024

• Closing Date : 05/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Human Resources Processing / Communications

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

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.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We're a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Writer/Editor. This position will help write and edit a variety of internal and external Agency communications, including website and intranet content, news releases, newsletters and more. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional grasp of composition and the English language. They will have experience delivering clear and concise content, editing and proofreading, and adhering to a style guide.

Essential Job Duties

• Write, edit and deliver internal and external content that meets Agency standards and addresses audience needs.

• Identify target audiences, develop effective written materials and determine channels to deliver content.

• Serve as Agency's plain language expert.

• Deliver trainings to staff on plain language, writing style and related topics.

• Help develop strategy for distributing communications materials.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and produce engaging content.

• Assist with management of email marketing tool.

• Work with Communications Division to develop and execute communication plans.

• Provide communications support for Agency priorities.

• Review and ensure Agency publications meet plain language and accessibility standards.

• Travel up to 10% of the time to press events, meetings, grand openings, conferences, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in developing written content for a business, nonprofit or government agency. A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or English may substitute for 12 months of experience.

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.

• Ability to conceive, develop and deliver a desired message effectively and concisely.

• Knowledge of basic website principles and best practices, as well as writing for the web.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively within deadlines.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with plain language principles.

• Proficiency with a website content management system, such as Oracle.

• Experience with document accessibility review.

• General understanding of the affordable housing industry.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Physical Requirements

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following

• Reference Checks.

• Job-related background checks.

• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.