Communications Student Worker for Oral Health -Student Worker Para Professional, St. Paul, Minnesota

Job Details

Working Title: Communications Student Worker for Oral Health
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
• Date Posted: 05/07/2024
• Closing Date: 05/20/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Health
• Division/Unit: Health Promotion & Chronic Disease/ CHP Oral Health Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $16.82 - $19.69 / hourly
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - AFSCME Technical, Council No.5
• Work Area: Health Promotion & Chronic Disease
• End Date: 03/05/2025
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

This position was previously announced 2/24/24-3/8/24. If you already applied to this job you do not need to reapply.

Help play an important role in the health of Minnesotans by supporting the work of the Oral Health Program at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). This exciting opportunity will offer direct communications experience working with MDH staff Oral Health.

The position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create, update and manage content for a variety of platforms, including newsletters, web, presentations, social media, and handouts, factsheets.
• Provide communications ideas and planning for topic awareness months.
• Contribute to planning and implementing small-scale communications projects.
• Tabling at outreach events to promote oral health.

This position is part-time and will work up to 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, around student's class schedule. Work may be conducted in-person, as telework from MN, IA, WI, ND, SD, or in a hybrid environment based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. This temporary position has an expected end date of March 4, 2025.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Completion of one year of post-secondary education and enrolled or about to be enrolled in a degree-seeking program in one of the following areas: communications, health communications, health, public health or a related field.

Experience with design software.

Knowledge, skills and abilities that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to present projects and ideas clearly.
• Knowledge of communications principles best practices, methods, techniques, and tools.
• Ability to be detail focused and spot inconsistencies to ensure communications meet standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic graphic design principles.
• Knowledge of branding, positioning, and maintaining brand personality.
• Experience with the following design software: Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience writing and preparing email marketing campaigns.
• Experience creating web and social media content.
• Experience creating print materials.
• Knowledge of the AP Stylebook.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background and reference check.
• Please ensure your application/resume clearly indicate the college where you are currently enrolled as well as your intended major, starting year, and anticipated graduation date.
• The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Application Details

How to Apply

Within your application material, please clearly address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Additionally include the college where you are currently enrolled as well as your intended major, and anticipated graduation date, to ensure credit.

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.