Community Relations Specialist

Position Description

The Community Relations Specialist will work with the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) Director to support outreach objectives and provide staff support to the Community Engagement needs of the OIRA Office within the NCR Department.

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

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• Act as a liaison for the City and the Department to develop and implement communication strategies to educate and inform the public and other stakeholders about the goals, policies and programs concerning OIRA and NCR community engagement activities, support connections to resources, and/or assist in resolving specific issues.
• Produce newsletters, public announcements, and other documents, using appropriate computer applications.
• Identify desired outreach materials and draft/create documents accessible in multiple formats and languages based upon information on intended audiences.
• Assist with administrative details including scheduling meetings, coordinating communications, and responding to requests.
• Provide assistance to the OIRA Director and the NCR Department management team, including scheduling meetings, coordinating communications, responding to requests.
• Assist with the drafting and production of correspondence, and other important documents for internal and external audiences, and forms for City Council processes, publications, newsletters, and other important documents.
• Maintain program and database information.
• Provide coordination of staffing, supplies and all associated communication for community fairs, festivals, events, and other venues.
• Work with the OIRA Director and the Department Director in providing staff support for Community Engagement, task forces and/or other department or community advisory groups; preparing and delivering presentations as needed.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Migration Studies or related fields.

Minimum Experience

One year of experience performing similar duties with neighborhood groups, nonprofit organizations or in the public sector.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Licenses / Certifications

N/A

Required Attachment

You must attach a resume to your application.

The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list.

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to…