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Minnesota / Remote
Genesis Consulting has an immediate opportunity for an experienced forwardthinking Communications Specialist with a passion for growth and business transformation for a statewide government client. Join our team and work on challenging complex solutions that are driving innovation and technological advancement in the public sector. Work with teams that are rapidly delivering value to their customers leveraging concepts of Lean Agile Kanban and SAFe. Our clients are some of the world s leading companies and the candidate will be a part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for their needs.
As a Communications Specialist for a public sector organization you will play a critical role in driving communication efforts related to technology transformation and modernization initiatives. We are seeking a skilled communicator who can develop and execute strategic communication plans to engage stakeholders build awareness and promote understanding of the organizations technology transformation efforts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the narrative around our journey toward digital innovation and improved service delivery for the citizens of Minnesota. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating managing and communicating content; messaging; and strengthening the communications skills and capacity of other team members. Other duties include but may not be limited to:
Proven experience in a communications role preferably in a corporate or technology environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
5 years of experience in strategic communication preferably in a public sector or large enterprise environment with a focus on technologyrelated initiatives and change management.
Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex technical information into clear compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Proficiency in a variety of communication channels and tools including Microsoft Office Suite content management systems social media platforms and email marketing software.
Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders effectively.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships influence stakeholders and work effectively in a teamoriented environment.
Experience with change management principles and practices including stakeholder analysis communication planning and resistance management is highly desirable.
Familiarity with technology transformation and modernization concepts such as cloud computing digitalization agile methodologies and cybersecurity is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to assess and influence senior administration officials and executive stakeholder perspectives with a goal for mitigating risks and engaging customer and stakeholder buyin.
Ability to think endtoend and provide insights from various viewpoints.
Ability to successfully work with and tailor messaging for senior leadership audience.
Ability to use communications and graphics to tell a story to different levels of the organization
Ability to effectively manage complex messages and create easily understood communication messages and materials
Bachelors degree in communications marketing public relations or a related field; masters degree preferred.
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Local to Minnesota candidates preferred; Remote candidates will be considered.
US Citizens Preferred but Green Card candidates considered.
Full Time