Position Description

This is a Temporary Position

The part-time Communications Coordinator assists with identifying communication issues for the City and developing and implementing communications for internal and external audiences.

Scope Of Impact

The duties and responsibilities of this job are performed with latitude for independent judgment in accordance with Department and City policies, Federal, State and Local regulations and are based on detailed knowledge of Department operations. Work is subject to periodic review by the supervisor, who provides approval of recommendations and discusses assignments, priorities and work.

Essential Functions

Assists with monthly resident newsletter.
- Writes articles and takes photographs;
- Assists with production and distribution.
Assists with management and design of the City’s websites.
- Writes and edits content;
- Takes and resizes photographs and graphics;
- Analyzes website traffic and patterns;
- Serves as an administrator of CMS.
Manages the City’s employee extranet, Edinet.
- Writes and edits content;
- Takes and resizes photographs and graphics;
- Serves as an administrator of CMS.
Assists with Edina TV programming, including community bulletin board messages and meeting production. Writes and edits scripts for programming as needed.
Develops news releases, as needed, to appropriate news media and professional journals. Works with the media as needed.
Maintains and monitors City social media sites.
Writes and edits content;
Takes and resizes photographs and graphics;
Places ads/boosts content;
Analyzes traffic and patterns.
Assists with production of other City newsletters, flyers, posters and other materials as needed, for print and electronic distribution.
Takes photographs and maintains digital asset management system to help chronicle municipal events, activities, programs and services.
Helps plan special events for the City and its various enterprises and Departments.
Prepares and provides communication assistance in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

The job requires a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field and a one year of related work experience. The incumbent must have photography and website and social media management skills. The incumbent must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license or equivalent evidence of mobility.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience working with media, and previous local government experience. Also desired is experience with basic graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva, etc.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Desirable For Successful Job Performance

Knowledge of target audiences and ability to analyze related data;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public/media relations;
Knowledge of print and electronic media;
Knowledge of governmental operations, organization and administrative practices;
Writing, editing, organization and oral communication skills;
Graphic design skills;
Word processing skills;
Web content design and management skills;
Knowledge of social media and ability to write for social media sites;
Demonstrates the desired standard of conduct and work performance including confidentiality and privacy requirements of the Department;
Encourages suggestions that will improve quality of service;
Encourages respect and team spirit for fellow employees.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Physical effort is light to moderate, with occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Writing and editing communications materials will at times require extended use of a keyboard.

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in a normal office environment.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this job at any time.

Full Time Employee Benefits

The City of Edina offers a competitive benefits package and uses a “cafeteria plan” model, which gives the employee a monthly sum of money and allows them the flexibility to choose how to spend it on the various benefits offered. All insurance coverage takes effect the 1st of the month following date of employment.

Medical: 9 plans to choose from through Health Partners. All individual plans are fully covered and have leftover money towards other benefits. Family health insurance is also low cost and high quality.
Dental: 2 plans to choose from through Health Partners depending on your dental needs.
Vision: Supplemental Vision plan for glasses and contacts
Long & Short-Term Disability: All full-time employees receive Long Term disability at no cost, with an option to purchase short term disability.
Life insurance: All full-time employees receive a $20,000 Basic Life policy at no cost, with an additional buy up option.
Retirement: All public employees are required by the State to participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). 6.5% of the employee's gross wage or salary is matched with a 7.5% contribution from the City. Some Police and Fire employees are mandated to participate in PERA at a rate of 11.8% of their gross wage or salary, matched by 17.70% contribution by the City. 457 Deferred Compensation plans are also available.
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Care plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential service for all employees and their families

Vacation/Sick Leave/Holidays

Paid vacation is available to all regular full-time employees and begins with accruing 3.08 hours/paycheck (10 days per year). The amount increases as the years of service increase.
Sick leave accrues at 3.69 hours/paycheck (12 days per year).
Each regular full-time employee is eligible for 13 paid holidays during the year.

Part Time & Seasonal Employee Benefits

Extended Part-time (30-39 hours/week year-round): Eligible for Health Insurance, 13 paid holidays, Retirement, and Employee Assistance (EAP) program. Employees also accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Regular Part-time (20-29 hours/week year-round): Eligible for 6 paid holidays, Retirement, and Employee Assistance (EAP) Program. Employees also accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Flexible Part-time and Seasonal employees: Employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Individual benefits may vary slightly depending on the specific position, full or part-time status or union contract.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Do you have a least a Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Public Relation or a related field?

03

Do you have at least one year of related digital/web work experience to include solid writing and website content design and website management skills?

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

05

Do you have any experience in the following areas listed below? (Please check all that apply.)

Plain language writing
Computer programming
App development
Producing news releases
Photography
None of the above

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What best describes your years of experience monitoring and managing an organization's social media accounts?

Five years or more
Three to five years
One to three years
Less than one year
None

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Do you have any experience training website content producers or end users to include developing and presenting of training materials?

08

Do you have any supervisory experience?

09

Do you have any municipal experience?

10

Which type of veteran's preference points did you apply for?

I did not request veteran's preference points.
Veteran or Spouse of Deceased Veteran
Disabled Veteran or Spouse of a Disabled Veteran
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