Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, edits, and publishes engaging content across multiple channels, including the City website, social media, newsletters, press releases, digital signage, brochures, and other print and digital materials.
• Serves as a communications resource to City departments, providing guidance and developing effective materials that support programs, projects, services, and initiatives.
• Maintains and updates the City website and digital content, ensuring information is accurate, current, accessible, and consistent with City branding and communication standards.
• Creates graphics, photography, and other visual content to promote City services, programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Supports community engagement and public outreach efforts, including surveys, campaigns, special events, publications, and emergency communications.
• Monitors communication effectiveness through website analytics and social media metrics, maintains digital communication resources, and stays current on emerging communications trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a closely related field, or completion of the degree within one year of hire.
• Valid Minnesota Drivers License
• Previous experience working in a communications department.

Preferred

• Experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public information, or public relations.
• Experience creating content for websites, social media, newsletters, or other digital communication platforms.
• Experience using graphic design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working in a communications department for a local government or another public sector organization.
• Experience with photography or digital media.

Benefits

• Maple Grove offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, a PERA pension, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact in one of Minnesota's fastest-growing communities.