Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• The Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and carrying out the City’s communications activities. This position supports internal and external communications with employees, residents, and the news media; manages communication tools and platforms, including the City website and social media; and helps implement the City’s communications plan and related initiatives.
• Works to strengthen public information and engagement efforts in support of the City’s commitment to transparency, accountability, accessibility, and meaningful community engagement.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support City meetings, events, and emergency communications.
• General Communications: Coordinate and implement the City’s communication plan and support internal and external communications.
• Assist with communications planning, budgeting, and coordination across departments.
• Develop and maintain media contacts and prepare press releases, announcements, and other public information.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Public Communication and Community Engagement: Create and distribute content for City newsletters, publications, email updates, and other communication materials.
• Support community events and initiatives that promote public awareness and engagement.
• Coordinate communication with City departments and community organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public administration, or a related field.
• Three to four years of experience in communications, public relations, community affairs, or a related field, including project coordination or management.
• Knowledge of journalism, media relations, public relations, and marketing principles, including strategies for reaching targeted audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, officials, and the public.

Preferred

• Experience managing communications for a municipality or other government organization.
• Knowledge of print production, graphic design, web design, desktop publishing, and related tools.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications, including website and email distribution systems.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Benefits

• Regular full-time employees are eligible for City benefits. The City offers a benefit package that includes health, dental, long and short term disability, life insurance, and deferred compensation.