Communications and Web Assistant

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

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Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own MDC and CSBR web presence and digital comms, coordinating updates with researchers, managing social accounts, and turning feedback into accessible, branded content across web and social touchpoints.

MDC/CSBR web maintenance and content updates to keep pages current.
Social media ownership: manage Instagram and LinkedIn and coordinate visuals.
Collaboration and design: translate staff and researcher feedback into site design, graphics, and accessible content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Maintain and update MDC and CSBR websites.
Collaborate with researchers to keep project pages current by gathering and posting photos, publications, links, and other project materials.
Create, maintain, and update MDC and CSBR social media accounts, including Instagram and LinkedIn.
Assist with planning and coordinating website review meetings, including scheduling and documenting meeting notes.
Develop and implement website design solutions based on feedback from staff and researchers.
Create graphics and other visual communication materials for websites, presentations, and social media.
Ensure website content is accurate, accessible, and aligned with University branding standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in marketing, communications, or web management
Experience with front-end web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience using Google Sites to create and maintain websites.
Experience managing professional social media platforms, including Instagram and LinkedIn.
Proficiency with graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or comparable programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently while meeting deadlines.
Strong visual communication and graphic design skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience with sustainable development, resilience, or related research areas.
Familiarity with sustainable design principles.
Experience working with diverse communities throughout Minnesota.
Experience supporting research communications or academic organizations.

Benefits

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

University of Minnesota

One of the nation’s largest schools, the University of Minnesota offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in virtually every field—from medicine to business, law to liberal arts, and science and engineering to architecture. The University of Minnesota system is made up of five campuses in Minnesota including Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul). University of Minnesota Extension provides outreach and education services to Minnesota's communities through science-based knowledge, expertise and training.The University of Minnesota was recognized by Forbes in 2018 in the Best Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for New Grads categories.

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