Working Title: Multifamily Communications Coordinator
Job Class: Communications Specialist 1
Agency: Housing Finance Agency
Job ID : 96007
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/03/2026
Closing Date : 08/17/2026
Division/Unit : MF-Business Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Supervisor : Emily Fulton- Foley
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - 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
Eligibility to Bid:
MAPE: You must be in the same job class as this posting, but within a different work unit and must be a permanent classified employee, and not on probation.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available per the State of Minnesota policy.
Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates residing in Wisconsin within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in Wisconsin are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office.
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.
Minnesota Housing is hiring! We're a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Multifamily Communications Coordinator who will lead and implement strategic internal and external communications to advance the goals of the Multifamily and Housing Stability divisions. It provides expert content development, plain-language review, and communications planning to ensure clear, accessible, and consistent messaging for diverse audiences. The role is essential for helping staff communicate complex program information in ways that promote understanding, engagement, and compliance. Working directly with our largest program, the Consolidated RFP, the position is directly linked to mission-focused work and ensuring the public have equitable access to partnership opportunities.
Essential Job Duties
Develop and implement communications plans for major division initiatives, including the Multifamily Consolidated RFP.
Lead division eNews content development, messaging coordination, and timely distribution.
Review and ensure plain-language and writing-style compliance for internal and external communications.
Provide strategic communications guidance to program staff, identifying risks, needs, and opportunities.
Translate complex programs or technical information into clear, accessible content for internal and external audiences.
Support training and guidance for staff on plain-language and accessibility standards.
Coordinate communications for process improvements, technology projects, and special initiatives to support successful roll-out and stakeholder understanding.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate 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.
Two (2) years of experience applying communications principles, including strategic planning, message development, content design, audience analysis, and implementing communications plans.
A Bachelor's degree in communications may substitute for 12 months of experience - or - a Associate's degree in the listed fields may substitute for 6 months of experience
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to apply plain-language standards and follow established style guidelines.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content (such as readability, alt text, formatting, and inclusive design practices).
Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliver high -quality work on schedule.
Skill in translating complex programs, policies, or technical information into clear, user -friendly communications.
Effective interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with cross -functional teams and external stakeholders.
Cultural competency demonstrated through the ability to communicate and interact respectfully across cultures, as well as awareness of one's own perspectives and the diversity of others' perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience advising internal clients or leadership on communications strategy.
Experience developing and implementing communications plans for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Familiarity with accessibility tools such as CommonLook.
Experience supporting staff training efforts related to plain language or digital accessibility.
Experience working in housing, government, or similarly regulated program environments.
Physical Requirements
Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.
A certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Reference Checks.
Job related background checks.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
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.
