Director of Stakeholder Communications

Director of Stakeholder Communications

The Director of Stakeholder Communications leads the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) communications, marketing, and stakeholder engagement strategies. They oversee the development and execution of strategic communications and marketing, including engagement and outreach efforts, media relations, and social media, to advance the agency's objectives and inform stakeholders, thereby enhancing savings outcomes for plan participants. This position leads the execution of the agency's strategic communications plan while leading initiatives outlined in the strategic plan for the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) to support the agency's mission. This position consults closely with the executive director regarding media relations and acts as the liaison to external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in communications or public relations demonstrating leadership in strategy development, messaging, and media relations. Leadership experience can include serving as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or participating in a formal leadership program. A bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. An advanced degree in these fields may substitute for up to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Candidates meeting the above experience qualification will be further evaluated on :

• Knowledge of communications planning, media relations, and project management principles and practices.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills to craft messaging that translates technical information into clear, compelling content across a variety of communication channels for various audiences.
• Knowledge of various technologies, with the ability to learn and use new communication tools, such as GovDelivery, Adobe, or other software.
• Proficiency in creating, posting, and sharing creative, engaging social media content for an organization.
• Ability to motivate others and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading communications for a government agency, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.

Experience advising executives or senior leaders on communications strategies and message development.

Knowledge or experience with government accessibility standards.

Additional Requirements

A written assessment or work sample may be part of the interview process.

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components :

The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.