Summary of Work

The Office of State Tax Commissioner is seeking a communications manager to manage internal and external communication and marketing efforts in support of the agency's mission. The successful candidate must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, have demonstrated experience in developing media strategies that promote a positive public image, and excel in both publication and project management.

This person maintains the agency branding, assures consistency of messaging, provides oversight to the forms design process, and prepares presentations for team members. An ability to work independently and expertise and familiarity with desktop publishing, media relations, social media and web maintenance are strong assets. Additionally, the successful candidate will supervise a communications administrative assistant who reports directly to the communications manager.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the creation, writing, editing, and/or review of publications, brochures, letters, and articles
• Oversee media releases sharing agency programs and current events related to the agency
• Serve as the agency's website CMS expert
• Develop and direct digital marketing platforms, including edit, review, management, and analytics of the website and intranet
• Maintain contacts with local and civic organizations, news media, and other interested groups for the interpretation and promotion of agency programs and services
• Deliver, or assist in the delivery of, presentations as requested by the Commissioner, Deputy, or Supervisor, and guide preparation for staff as needed.
• Guide content development efforts in all digital platforms to reflect agency branding
• Collaborate with all divisions to provide communication solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, public relations, or marketing and three years of related professional work experience; or a bachelor's degree in another field related to the position's program responsibility area and five years of professional work experience related to the position's duties.

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in:

• Strong writing skills
• Software proficiencies
• Website management

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127 Application Procedures

Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.

In addition to the online application, applicants should upload their resume, a cover letter and three professional references. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The Tax Department does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Casey Goodhouse, Human Resource Director at 701-328-3407 or caseygoodhouse@nd.gov or HR recruiter Bpmccarthy@ND.gov

Benefits

The Office of State Tax Commissioner offers challenging work opportunities, a supportive and engaging workplace culture, work-life balance, and a full range of employee benefits including:

• Fully paid health insurance
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Life insurance basic policy of $7000
• Flexible spending for medical and dependent care
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

For more information about the Tax Department visit our website at: (link removed)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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