Responsibilities

• Generate different kinds of content and communication
• Edit different kinds of content and communication
• Make design adjustments to presentations and communications within templates
• Match brand voice to stakeholder audience
• Check facts and proofread
• Conduct research on topics related to higher education
• Conduct interviews with sources and stakeholders in person, remotely, and/or by email
• Prepare notes on interviews, research, and events
• Take photos at events and edit them
• Prepare meeting materials for MHEC’s annual state visits.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and enrolled in an accredited university at the time of application majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, nonprofit administration, political science, public policy, education, or a related field; transcript verification may be requested during the hiring process.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Strong understanding of how content works across mediums (print, web, image, social...).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for defined external audiences.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism in all work, including strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated initiative in taking on new projects and learning through professional experience.
• Collaborative and customer-focused, contributing to a positive, team-oriented, and nonpartisan work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups representing different perspectives and political backgrounds.
• Ability to perform office/computer-based work for up to 8 hours/day.
• Ability to work in person multiple days per week, with at least one in-person day on a Tuesday or Wednesday, at MHEC’s downtown Minneapolis office.

Preferred

• Experience in policy, legislative, higher education, nonprofit, or government-related work.
• Demonstrated strategic use of a variety of communications across mediums, and for defined, external audiences.