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Communications Officer

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $3,822.40 - $4,263.20 bi-weekly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: November 13, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the development and execution of the City’s internal and external communications strategy to promote transparency, strengthen public trust, enhance community engagement, and support organizational priorities. Responsible for overseeing strategic communications, emergency and crisis communications, media relations, digital communications, community engagement, branding, creative services, and public information initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in communication, business, or public administration with a minimum of five (5) years’ responsible experience in management and leadership in employee engagement, communications, or government affairs; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.