Communications Specialist - Communications Specialist 2 / Full-time, Day Shift

Working Title: Communications Specialist

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 96870

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/19/2026

• Closing Date : 10/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Public Relations & Comm

• 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; $62,138 - $91,224 / 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.

The Communications Specialist is responsible for internal and external communications planning and execution for agency clients by consulting with leaders and subject matter experts to proactively create and implement strategic communications plans that support agency strategic goals.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of communication, marketing, journalism or public relations experience that clearly demonstrate the following:

• Skills in writing, editing, proofreading and publishing content.

• Ability to develop communications plans to support client goals.

• Human Relation skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and client partners.

• Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) or comparable software.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of communications, marketing, journalism or public relations experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations.

• Experience communicating using plain language and Associated Press Style.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other state or federal laws dictating requirements for data privacy and confidentiality such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Experience coordinating events, presentations or speeches.

• Experience with SharePoint.

• Experience coordinating with advertising agencies.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.