Communications and Community Engagement Specialist

The St. Louis County Children's Service Fund (CSF) is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and driven communication and community engagement professional to join our team. The Communication and Community Engagement Specialist will report to the Communication Director and will provide outreach, educating the public on the organization and program goals and collaborating with external agencies to deliver services. As a member of the communications team, they will also provide support developing internal and external messaging to further our mission and expand our brand.

This position plays an important role in expanding CSF's brand and increasing knowledge on mental and behavioral health and related resources in the community. This position will also connect with underserved communities in St. Louis County, explore collaborations with existing partners and identify opportunities to develop new partnerships.

The work schedule will consist of primarily day hours Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.

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• Develop an outreach strategy to inform public of available services and highlight the Find-A-Service tool.
• Develop and facilitate CSF's Wellness in the Community campaign, educating County resident on mental health and CSFs Find-A-Service Tool.
• Coordinate and Facilitate Handle With Care Program.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies and community organizations to inform, educate, and familiarize residents with resources available to kids and their families in St. Louis County.
• Develop, promote, and implement events and activities.
• Identify underserved County residents and communities and develop relationships to connect them to services.
• Serve as CSF's brand ambassador to the community.
• Organize and facilitate CSF's Outreach Council.
• Organize John M. Anderson Excellence In the Field of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Provider Award and work with previous recipients to develop educational and outreach campaigns.
• Maintain and develop content for CSF's newsletter.
• Assist in the development and creation of blog content to help support the organization's efforts to become a leader in children's behavioral health in the region.
• Assist in the execution of the strategic communications plan and educational and outreach campaigns.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. A current, valid driver's license is also required.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills; experience in project management systems a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills; willingness and ability to work cross-departmentally to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong writing and grammar skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations and community meetings.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends/evenings to attend community

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.