Communications Director

As Communications Director, you'll lead the City’s communications and engagement strategy to enhance transparency, brand awareness, and community connections. Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of communication efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.   You will benefit from Burnsville’s leading-edge Total Rewards package and be part of a collaborative environment in a strengths-based culture of support and development.  

This role is exempt and has a salary up to $172,744. Starting salary will be determined based on candidate’s qualifications. Learn more about the director role by clicking here.
 

How you'll use your strengths every day:

The Communications Director values people and perspectives by:
 

• Developing and executing the City’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring alignment with City goals and community priorities.
• Providing leadership and direction to the communications department, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and innovative team
• Overseeing the development of engagement strategies that strengthen connections with the community.

They are on the leading edge when they: 
 

• Establish creative direction and standards for multimedia content to align with the City’s brand and strategic objectives
• Provide direction for budgeting, facilities, equipment and programming.
• Oversee multimedia initiatives, ensuring high-quality content that enhances community engagement and internal communication needs

And they expect the best by: 
 

• Working collaboratively with other departments and external stakeholders to best reach and connect with the community.
• Providing leadership in planning, coordinating, and executing City-led events and ensuring alignment with engagement and City priorities
• Serving as a key representative for the City at public events, media engagements, and community forums.

What you'll bring to help you be successful:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or closely related field with eight or more years of progressively responsible communications leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Local government leadership experience preferred.

Supplemental Information:

People manager of the following positions:

• Assistant Communications Director 
•  Multimedia Manager