Working Title: Content & Accessibility Coordinator
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: MN State Retirement System
Job ID : 93948
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, up to 2/3 days per week
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/4/2026
Closing Date : 05/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN State Retirement System
Division/Unit : MN State Retirement System / Communications
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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 Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) is looking for a Content and Accessibility Coordinator to join their Stakeholder Communications team. As part of a collaborative team of communicators, you will develop, plan, implement and coordinate communications content writing and accessibility strategies, procedures, and activities to ensure stakeholders are well informed about our retirement plans.
This role applies communication strategies, principles, MSRS brand standards, practices, laws, and rules to write and edit both digital and print communications content, including content for websites, forms, publications, letters, and marketing materials. The incumbent is the agency's digital accessibility coordinator, and the position will analyze digital accessibility requirements and coordinate the integration of accessibility improvements into MSRS communications.
Primary responsibilities include:
Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement digital and print writing content to further the MSRS mission, vision, and goals.
Identify, develop, plan, coordinate, and implement accessibility efforts for communications.
Measure, evaluate, and report on communications content writing and accessibility efforts.
Coordinate communications content and accessibility activities with partners and vendors.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed 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.
Three (3) years* of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and supporting complex organizational communications.
*Associate's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Affairs, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Knowledge of communication and marketing principles to develop goals and objectives, create effective messaging, define target audiences, and select appropriate initiatives.
Experience drafting and editing complex written materials across a variety of communication channels and different audiences.
Experience translating technical, policy, or regulatory information into clear, plain language messaging.
Editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience collaborating with leadership or subject matter experts to develop or refine communications content.
Knowledge of various software and technology communication tools, with the ability to learn and use new tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, CommonLook, Drupal, WordPress, Tableau, PowerBI, LinkedIn).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of accessibility standards, plain language best practices, and inclusive communication principles.
Experience developing communication plans related for organization initiatives or workforce programs (e.g., marketing campaigns, law changes, policy roll-outs, system implementation, compliance initiatives).
Experience supporting retirement or financial communications at a government agency, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The
background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
Criminal History Check Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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.
