COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION PROFILE
Pay Range: $42.77 per hour to $53.97 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Interviews (virtual): April 21 – April 26, 2026
Final Interviews (onsite): May 12, 2026
Pre-Employment Process: May 2026
Expected Start date: June 2026
DETAILS
* Full-Time, Non-Exempt
* Benefits Eligible Date of Hire
* Reports to Communications Manager
* Located at Eden Prairie City Center (8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN
55344)
* Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary and include
occasional evenings or weekend events and live broadcasts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Specialist is a professional-level position responsible for
producing written and digital content supporting City communications initiatives
in collaboration with team members. The role requires high-level strategic and
tactical skills in all areas of marketing and communications. Primary position
responsibilities and areas of impact:
* Create and implement strategic, multimedia marketing and communication plans
for various Citywide and individual department programs.
* Produce, edit and publish written, digital and video content for internal and
external City initiatives.
* Design graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media and print
campaigns.
* Manage internal communications content creation and dissemination.
* Lead efforts related to podcast production, live meeting broadcasts, PEG
channel programming and broadcast equipment maintenance.
* Ensure compliance with branding and accessibility standards.
While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in
teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a
part of their role with the City.
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field
is required.
* Three years of related professional experience (in strategic communications,
digital or multimedia marketing, social media content management, video
production or graphic design) is required.
* Experience in writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, print
and multimedia platforms required.
* Experience designing graphics and visual assets for web, video, social media
and print campaigns preferred.
* Computer software proficiency (i.e. MS Word/Google Docs, MS Excel/Google
Spreadsheets, etc.) is required.
* Most work is done in an office environment. Physical effort is light for the
majority of work with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittentl
There are occasional visits to City Department locations and off-site
meetings. Between 15-45% of the time there is pressure associated with a
project or activity deadline. Report preparation and writing at times
requires extended use of a keyboard. Work interruptions are frequent.
* Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the
pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment
processes for this position include professional reference checks, background
check, work verification and education verification.
SKILLS
* Communication: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core
purpose. Talks beyond today and about possibilities. Can inspire and motivate
others. Provides direct, complete, actionable and positive feedback to
others. Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication
settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect. Is
effective in a variety of settings and in all facets of the organization.
Uses effective tactics and techniques when presenting information to keep
audience engaged to facilitate results.
* Decision Making: Can be counted on to independently make solid decisions
based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment. Able to take
learned decisions in one area and apply in similar situations. Presents
solutions and suggestions within the appropriate channels. Displays an in
depth understanding of specific legal area. Routinely guides others to make
lawful decisions.
* Project Management: Looks ahead to the future. Identifies appropriate
objectives and timelines. Involves appropriate stakeholders. Continuously
monitors project and adapts scope as appropriate. Effectively measures
results and analyzes outcome. Follows through on commitments.
* Problem Solving: Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic,
sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more
alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available
information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations in
analyzing a situation or deciding the right course of action.
OUR VALUES
We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a
supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We
promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences
and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values:
collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.