Current Openings
Communication and Outreach Coordinator

The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to coordinate its Communication and Outreach program including serving as VLAWMO’s spokesperson, raising awareness about VLAWMO’s work and the importance of water resource protection, working with all VLAWMO programs to coordinate outreach activities, media relations, organizing special events, presenting to community groups, writing for local publications, collaborating with VLAWMO partners, and related duties.

Location: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127

Status: Full-time regular position.

Salary Range for the Position: $62,296 – $93,454 annually, DOQ and experience, plus excellent benefit package.

Summary of Benefits: Complete benefits package that includes excellent medical, vision, dental insurance, $2000 /yr. HSA contribution, STD/Life, vacation, paid holidays and PERA. (See VLAWMO benefits summary sheet linked below for more information).

The position will have the opportunity for flexible work, including in-office, remote, and in-field work.

Hours: 40 hours per week; some evenings and weekends required.

Duties and Responsibilities: See full position description link below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a BA/BS degree in communications, public relations or environmental education or related field and a minimum of three (3) years professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, and/or outreach coordination. Specific skills are required in oral and written communications, including social media and website management, editing, interviewing, public speaking, writing press releases and news stories, and creating program materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience with local units of government and/or education programming in the context of environmental and water resources education and outreach is preferred.

Application and Selection Process: Submit a cover letter, resume, and application for employment (see link below) to Phil Belfiori by Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3pm.

Applications can be submitted via email at Phil.Belfiori@vlawmo.org or mailed to the VLAWMO, 800 E County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127. Finalists for the interview process will be determined after initial screening and assessment of relevant qualifications and experience. Applicant(s) selected for the interview process will be contacted directly.

Conditions of Announcement: VLAWMO reserves the right to change the content of this announcement without notification and may, at any time, withdraw the announcement.

LINKS:

• Application for Employment
• Full Position Description - Communication and Outreach Coordinator
• VLAWMO Employee Benefits Summary
• VLAWMO Data Practices Advisory