Community Affairs Coordinator Job ID 75870

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Job Summary

This position exists to provide high-level administrative support for the Community Affairs Unit at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Areas of responsibilities will include event support, form/template development, scheduling assistance and purchasing. This position will also collaborate directly with the Community Affairs team, MPCA staff at all levels, and a diverse group of public and community representatives. There will be occasional travel required to community meetings. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated advanced administrative support experience to include strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written and oral communication skills sufficient to provide clear, concise, courteous, prompt, and effective service in person, via e-mail and phone.

Experience scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, reserving rooms and logistical support.

Advanced proficiency in word processing skills sufficient to use software to create, format, edit, print, and save a variety of documents, including spreadsheets, tables, charts, and graphs.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in dealing with information that is both sensitive and protected.

Ability to work independently and use sound judgement without close supervision.

Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner with limited supervision or direction.

Human relation skills sufficient to maintain good working relationships with agency staff and external customers.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with logistics or event planning.

Experience developing community relationships.

Experience preparing and editing documents and presentations for a public audience.

Advanced understanding of environmental issues and policy, as well as knowledge of existing programs operated by the MPCA, local governments and other state agencies.

Experience effectively working with diverse communities.

Ability to clearly explain standards, policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work with multiple deadlines and continuous interruptions and changes to workload.

Ability to lead, work independently, and be a member of a team.

Additional Requirements

Position duties may require travel, but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups andeducators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules,compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.