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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: October 1, 2024 <br /> CONSENT <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM: Approve Communications Coordinator Job Description and Authorize Job <br />Posting <br />SUBMITTED BY: Karissa Goers, Administrative Services Director <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />A full-time Communications Coordinator position was approved for the 2025 budget. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should the Council approve the job description and authorize advertising for the Communications <br />Coordinator position? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />Included in your packet is a job description and job posting for a Communications Coordinator. This is a <br />new job description for the city. City staff evaluated the position using the SAFE criteria as provided by <br />Baker Tilly and found that it should be placed at a grade 7. <br /> <br />This position would enhance the effectiveness of communication for the City of Lake Elmo. By adding a <br />dedicated communications professional to staff, we will have a subject matter expert who can work across <br />city departments to strategically plan our approach to communications. Several benefits of this addition <br />include enhancing our reputation as a well-run city, humanizing our employees, relaying timely and <br />relevant information, and building trust with our stakeholders by sharing the stories of Lake Elmo to keep <br />our community informed. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />This position has been included in the 2025 budget. <br /> <br />OPTIONS: <br />1) Approve the job description as presented and authorize issuing the posting for Communications <br />Coordinator <br />2) Amend and then approve one or both the job description or posting for Communications <br />Coordinator. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />If removed from the consent agenda: <br /> <br />“Motion to approve the Communications Coordinator job description and authorize advertising the <br />position.” <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• Communications Coordinator Job description <br />• Communications Coordinator Job Posting