Communications Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

403b with district match

HRA account

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Intermediate District 287 is seeking a Communications Coordinator in Plymouth, MN to join our Communications team. The role focuses on strategic, equitable communications that influence organizational success and engage staff, students, families, and the community.

You will collaborate with the Director of Communications & Public Relations to plan, develop, and implement communications across multiple platforms, manage content, and coordinate projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Interactive Media, or related field.
• Three (3) years professional communications experience required.
• Or a combination of relevant education and professional experience totaling at least seven (7) years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement internal and external communications.
• Create content across platforms and manage the District's website and social media.
• Coordinate communication projects from concept to completion and engage staff, students, families, and community.
• Collaborate with leaders to solve communication challenges and identify opportunities to engage audiences effectively.
• Support equity and build trust through strategic communications.

Skills

Content creation

Project management

Strategic communication

Equity-focused communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

7+ years combined education/experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Canva / Piktochart

Email CMS (Mailchimp, Finalsite, GovDelivery, HubSpot)

WordPress/FinalSite CMS

Job description

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Communications Coordinator

Intermediate District 287 District Service Center - Communications - Plymouth, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5848912
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Intermediate District 287 is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our Communications department!

Join a communications team that is shaping the future of one of Minnesota's most innovative and unique school districts. Intermediate District 287 is seeking a collaborative, proactive, and strategic Communications Coordinator who thrives on solving problems, building relationships, and turning ideas into meaningful action.

This is more than a content creation role. We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, brings fresh ideas to the table, asks thoughtful questions, and is confident sharing recommendations. The ideal candidate is a trusted thought partner who can anticipate communication needs, manage multiple priorities, and help influence organizational success through clear, engaging, and equitable communications.

Working closely with the Director of Communications and Public Relations, this position plays a key role in planning, developing, and implementing internal and external communications that support the District's strategic priorities. The Communications Coordinator will create compelling content across multiple platforms, manage the District's website and social media presence, coordinate communication projects from concept to completion, and partner with leaders across the organization to solve communication challenges and identify opportunities to better engage staff, students, families, and community members.

Successful candidates are comfortable working independently while collaborating with leaders at every level of the organization. They bring strong project management skills, excellent judgment, creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Most importantly, they believe that effective communication is a strategic tool for building trust, advancing equity, and improving outcomes for students.

If you are energized by meaningful work, enjoy wearing many hats, and want to make a lasting impact through strategic communications, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Details: Location:Based out of the District Service Center in Plymouth, MN Reports to:Director of Communications & Public Relations Start Date:Anticipated start date October 21, 2026 Contracted days:261 days (July 1 - June 30) This position follows the Employment Guide for Administrators and Unaffiliated Employees Salary:Minimum starting salary for Unaffiliated Coordinators is $70,000

Benefits:

• Low cost medical insurance
• No Premium Employee-Only (Single) Medical Insurance
• • Infertility benefits
  • $40 copay for outpatient mental health services
• Low cost dental insurance
• District funded HRA account
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
• Retirement benefits through PERA
• Optional 403b with district match after one year
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mental Health benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• More details can be found on our webpage:Contracts/Benefits - Intermediate District 287

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Interactive Media, or related field.
• Three (3) years professional communications experience required

OR

• A combination of relevant education and professional experience totaling at least seven (7) years.

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite products including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator as well as online graphic design products such as Canva and Piktochart.
• Experience with email content management systems such as mailchimp, Finalsite, govdelivery, contact contact, SMORE, hubspot.
• Experience developing and managing written and online publications.
• Proficient with current communications technology including photography, videography, desktop publishing, publication/print software, website content management systems: Word Press/FinalSite and social media.

View the full Communications Coordinator Job Classification

Interview Process:

• Tentative first round interviews the week of September 14, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Public Affairs / Relations

Organization-level Positions > Coordinator

Other Professional > Other Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anna Kohler
• 1820 Xenium Lane North
• Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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