Required Experience:
To be considered for this position, you must have the following education and experience:
A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or closely related field
A minimum of three (3) years of senior level leadership experience developing and executing complex and strategic communications
Preferred experience includes strategic planning, team management, and working with executive leadership and legislative bodies.
Location: This is an onsite position based at the ND State Capitol in Bismarck, ND.
About ND HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Emily O'Brien at EmOBrien@nd.gov or at 701.328.6683.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Executive Office
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
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Duties / Expectations:
Executive Director of Strategic Communications
ND Health and Human Services
Bismarck, ND 58505
$100,000 - $145,000 a year - Full-time
Skills
Do you have experience in Strategic communications?
Education
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Full job description
Executive Office - Bismarck, ND - Executive Director of Strategic Communications
Shape the public's understanding of the state's largest agency - ND Health and Human Services (ND HHS). ND HHS is seeking an Executive Director of Strategic Communications to ensure consistent and impactful communications that build trust and achieve agency goals.
Reporting to HHS' Deputy Commissioner, you will ensure agency communications are clear, coordinated, and aligned with organizational priorities, legislative expectations, and the needs of the people we serve. You will play a critical role in strengthening trust, supporting change initiatives, and advancing the effectiveness and visibility of agency programs and services.
In this role, you will direct the development and execution of strategic external communications plans across agency divisions, services and programs. To accomplish this work, you will lead a small, centralized communications team, as well as leverage vendors, media, and partners in other agencies.
Furthermore, you will provide expert counsel on communications strategy, represent the agency with stakeholders, community partners, media, and other government entities. And you will lead cross-team initiatives addressing urgent citizen needs.
To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all. You must have strong strategic planning, influencing and problem-solving skills. You demonstrate repeatedly the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences. You are known for your organizational savviness and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.
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