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Event and Outreach Communication Specialist
About the Position
Join our team! Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is hiring a Public Information Specialist I to support community outreach, public education, and events that help residents understand their drinking water system.
In this role, you will help lead outreach and education efforts that connect residents with information about their water service, infrastructure projects, and conservation programs. Working closely with engineering, operations, and customer service teams, you will help ensure customers receive timely, clear, and accessible information about the services that affect their neighborhoods.
Here’s what you can expect to do:
Community Outreach and Engagement Build relationships with neighborhood organizations, community groups, and partner agencies. Represent SPRWS at community meetings and coordinate outreach related to water programs and infrastructure projects.
Public Education and Events Plan and support plant tours, school presentations, educational programs, and community events that increase public understanding of the drinking water system.
Public Information and Messaging Develop clear, plain-language communications that help customers understand water services, construction activities, and programs.
Digital Communications Create and manage content for SPRWS social media and digital platforms to share timely updates and public information.
Website Content Management Maintain and update website information to ensure customers can easily find accurate information about water services and programs.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Public Information Specialist positions as they become available in various departments within the City.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree is required. No substitution for education. A Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design is preferred.
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One year of experience in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design is required
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
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Upload the following required document via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: Include on all job postings.
Working Title: Event and Outreach Communication Specialist
Official Title: Public Information Specialist I
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
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