Communications Specialist 2

Working Title: Communications Specialist 2

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

• Job ID : 97872

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/21/2026

• Closing Date : 11/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / Communications

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,139 - $91,225 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

To serve as the communications lead for the Labor Standards wage theft, Women’s Economic Security Act (earned sick and safe leave, parental leave, pregnancy and nursing rights) and other wage and hour law-related outreach, strategic compliance, digital communications, and social media efforts in the Department of Labor and Industry, including internal and external communication efforts. This role also integrates digital accessibility and compliance considerations into public-facing communications and supports communications initiatives as needed for other DLI agency divisions.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the design and implementation of department-wide external communication projects and educational programs.

• Coordinate website and intranet design, editorial content, accessibility compliance, and publishing tasks as assigned.

• Expand the agency's social media reach and presence by helping manage and oversee the agency's social media channels.

• Serve as editor and writer for the departments’ written internal and external communications.

• Coordinate communications so the department’s messages are consistent and reach target audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years professional experience* editing, writing, and producing technical documents or journalistic documents to successfully develop and implement outreach and communications efforts, campaigns and programs.

*A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or English, may substitute for one year of experience.

• Experience designing graphic elements of newsletters, web pages and reports.

• News writing and editing skills such as proper grammar and punctuation usage, accurate spelling, proofreading, and plain language skills.

• Computer skills sufficient to create documents using word programs, spreadsheet documents, desktop publishing, graphic design, social media content and website maintenance.

• Written and communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with clients and employees at all levels.

• Human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or English.

• Experience crafting successful communication plans and strategic messaging to effectively achieve internal and external outreach and education goals.

• Experience working in news media, public relations, state government communications or similar environments.

• Experience creating or remediating electronic documents, products, video, and audio that are accessible to those with disabilities.

• Experience with emerging technologies in areas related to desktop publishing, image and graphic editing, publications, social media, and audio and video projects.

• Experience managing social media accounts and developing content to foster community interaction.

• Experience in meeting deadlines. Good attention to detail. Customer service skills.

• Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver’s License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.