Communications Director
Republican Caucus

(Open to Public )
capitol image
Minnesota Senate
Job Posting

Date Posted: 11/28/2012 Application Deadline: 12/17/2012
Status: Full-Time Regular Benefit-Eligible
   
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for developing a comprehensive caucus communication strategy
  • Consults with the caucus leader and chief of staff in developing caucus messages and means of outreach
  • Manage caucus staff responsible for maintaining web pages for individual senators and the caucus
  • Provides media relations and public information services for a partisan caucus
  • Resolves complex media relations issues and provides assistance to members of the caucus
  • Promotes caucus agenda
Qualifications:
  • Four year degree or equivalent
  • 2 years of web page design, development and maintenance experience
  • Demonstrated ability and knowledge with social media and other current communication technology
  • Media relations experience in a legislative environment desirable
  • Political astuteness and familiarity with all phases of print and electronic journalism
  • Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to relate well with the public and deal with a variety of complex and confidential tasks
  • Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends and meet tight deadlines
Application Procedure: To apply submit : red diamond image Resume red diamond image Cover Letter to:

Sydne Westorff
Human Resources Officer

75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Room 230
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606

sydne.westorff@senate.mn

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER