Sheriff's Communication And Engagement Specialist

General Description

POSTING TYPE: Open competitive
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
HOURS: Full-time
HIRING RANGE: $62,963- $78,704 /year
FULL SALARY RANGE: $62,963 - $98,380 /year (107 grade)
LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on 12/18/2024

The Sheriff’s Communication and Engagement Specialist is an experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic public information and communications professional who plans, develops, implements, and evaluates communication and engagement strategies and activities. This position works closely with the Sheriff and Administration to develop and execute public information and communications efforts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social trends, be self-motivated, creative, engaging with all types of people, and have strong project management and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field.

• An Associate Degree in Communications Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field. AND at least two years related experience.

• Experience in writing, editing, blogging, and updating content
• Experience with photo and video editing;
• Experience crafting and delivering newsletters, webinars, digital marketing materials, brochures, social media, articles, annual reports, advertorial messaging, or editorial communications.
• Experience with content creations, especially as it pertains to digital content on social media channels;

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Development ofPublic Information Communications strategy for the Sheriff’s Office;
2. Develop strategies, lead projects, and initiatives to increase public awareness, activities, resources, and accomplishments within the Sheriff’s Office
3. Responsible for curating, creating, scheduling, and posting content to all of the Sheriff’s Office social media channels
4. Ideate and create a variety of content formats including articles, video, presentations, social, print, etc.
5. Develop content ideas to connect with our community based on seasonal priorities and trends.
6. Create and edit video and photo content;
7. Assist in developing presentations based on current trends for the County Sheriff
8. Works with appropriate vendors in printing publications, online and print advertising, and contracted photography;
9. Serve as the first point of contact for the media inquiries and/or requests;
10. Manage media relations such as newspapers, radio, and television stations;
11. Knowledge and application of basic data practice laws and provide accurate information to the public as needed;
12. Compose and disseminate media releases
13. Assist with Sheriff’s Office recruitment efforts through social media and job fairs
14. i Coordinate public engagement events and displays such as Night to Unite and the Dakota County Fair booth.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

• Knowledge of best practices in community engagement and outreach.
• In depth understanding of social media trends
• Ability to ideate quickly
• Skilled in writing, editing, and proof reading for print and social media.
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suites (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) Software.
• Basic knowledge of Premiere Pro and Bridge
• Ability to create and edit video footage.
• Skilled in public speaking and making presentations to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and executing engagement strategies that involve a variety of people and partners, including culturally specific communities and underserved groups.
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks concurrently, handling critical deadlines and maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments, partners, and workgroups.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and in the County jail. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dusts, gases, odors and poor ventilation; exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids; and intense noise may occur on the job. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines, hand-held radio and tools.

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks