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

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

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:

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