Working Title: Communications Coordinator
Job Class: Communications Specialist 2
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 92797
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 03/25/2026. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
Date Posted : 03/19/2026
Closing Date : 03/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / Communications Programs
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10%
Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / 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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
*_ _This position requires occasional in-person meetings and trainings at the Lafayette Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. Occasional in-state travel may be required and is expected up to 10 percent of the position's time.
As the Communications Coordinator, you will support DCYF by helping manage digital communications and coordinate outreach activities across the agency. Working closely with the DCYF Communications team and program areas, this position develops and publishes content across communication channels and helps coordinate communications projects that share information about DCYF programs, services, and initiatives.
Through this work, the Communications Coordinator helps ensure department communications are timely, accessible, and aligned with agency messaging standards while supporting DCYF's mission to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families across Minnesota.
Responsibilities include:
Manage and support the department's digital communications, including email outreach, social media, and website content, by drafting, editing, formatting, and publishing content while maintaining publishing schedules and monitoring engagement metrics.
Manage the department's social media accounts by developing and publishing content, coordinating posts with program areas and communications staff, monitoring activity, responding to routine inquiries, and tracking engagement trends.
Coordinate communications projects by working with program teams to support outreach activities, helping develop messaging and materials, and tracking timelines and deliverables for communications products.
Provide communications support across the department by assisting with website updates, drafting and editing materials such as fact sheets and reports, supporting events and announcements, and participating in communications team planning and coordination activities.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Two (2) years of experience creating, implementing, and coordinating communication projects and initiatives across a wide range of mediums.
Experience must clearly demonstrate the following:
Experience developing and publishing content for digital communication platforms such as email communications, social media, or websites.
Experience coordinating communications projects or initiatives, including managing timelines, deliverables, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and deliver coordinated communications.
Experience using digital communications tools, including email platforms, content management systems, and social media management tools, to publish and manage content.
Ability to analyze communications performance data and apply insights to improve content, outreach strategies, and audience engagement.
Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusive communication practices, including applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Knowledge of communications or public relations principles and practices.
*A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of plain language standards anddigital accessibility practices aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and State of Minnesota digital accessibility standards for public communications.
Experience managing or publishing content on social media platforms, including coordinating content calendars and using social media management tools to schedule, monitor, and publish content across multiple platforms.
Experience working with digital communications tools such as email communication platforms or web content management systems.
Experience reviewing engagement or performance data from communications platforms and using insights to improve communications efforts.
Experience creating clear and accessible communication materials such as website content, one-pagers, fact sheets, social media content, or newsletters and recurring email communications.
Experience working in communications within a large or complex organization.
Variety of experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures.¿
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
