Working Title: Content and Accessibility Coordinator
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: Teachers Retirement Association
Job ID : 97200
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 : 09/23/2026
Closing Date : 09/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE
Division : TRA Communications Division
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10%
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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.
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been administering pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates who are strong writers and have solid editorial and grammarian skills to serve as our organization's Content and Accessibility Coordinator.
Our Content and Accessibility Coordinator position exists to develop, plan, implement, and coordinate content writing and accessibility strategies, procedures, and activities for TRA to ensure stakeholders are well informed. The incumbent hired into this role applies TRA brand and editorial standards, communication strategies, principles, practices, laws, and rules to write and edit both digital and print communications content, including content for correspondence, websites, forms, publications, letters, and marketing materials. The incumbent will serve as the agency's digital accessibility coordinator and analyzes digital accessibility requirements and coordinates the integration of accessibility improvements into TRA communications. Additionally, the incumbent will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, including all TRA staff, third-party vendors, consultants, and other collaborative partners in supporting TRA's communication and digital strategy.
This position is located in our St. Paul, Minnesota office and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes in-person work. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressive organizational communication experience in developing printed and digital publications; creating web content; conceptualizing, writing, and editing copy; and/or implementing digital accessibility standards.
A bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Proven experience in website content editing, content management systems (such as Drupal), and translating complex technical information into plain language for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of and the ability to implement accessibility guidelines and requirements, such as Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and/or other related state/federal accessibility guideline standards.
Advanced technical proficiency using creative, writing, and accessibility software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, CommonLook, Acrobat Pro, and/or other equivalent software/tools.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite; Cisco Webex; mass email tools; digital asset management systems; and/or other equivalent software.
Ability to diagnose content or accessibility problems, recommend solutions, and establish business processes for continuous improvement.
Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading high-volume content for grammatical precision and strict adherence to editorial style guides.
Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills necessary to collaborate on enterprise projects and initiatives; influence others to resolve conflicting viewpoints; train and present to a variety of stakeholders; and be respectful and inclusive toward colleagues and stakeholders.
Successful candidates must also possess the ability to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel and/or conferences. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
Experience working in the financial services industry, for a nonprofit organization, and/or with a public pension organization.
Experience developing comprehensive communication campaigns and creating cohesive digital and/or print assets across various channels (web, email, print, social media).
Hands-on experience using industry-leading assistive technologies such as JAWS, VoiceOver, ZoomText, and/or other equivalent software/tools.
Experience working with photography, videography, and/or advanced multimedia asset creation.
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.
It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employee Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
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.
