4.6 SR 08-16-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.6
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent August 16, 2021 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Communications Coordinator Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Jennifer Morrissette Hesse to the position of Communications Coordinator
effective September 7, 2021.
Background/Discussion
The city went to market to fill the vacant communications coordinator position. We received 42 applications and
interviewed seven candidates. Following background and reference checks, we recommend Jennifer Morrissette
Hesse for this position.
Ms. Morrissette Hesse holds a Bachelor of Art’s degree and has a Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Certificate from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. She has been working in the communications,
graphic design field since 2007, most recently as the communications specialist at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public
Schools.
Ms. Morrissette Hesse will start at step A of pay grade 8E. All pay and benefits will be consistent with city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020