Communications Supervisor (Innovation Center Host)

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 145,676 - 178,049; Full time

Job summary

3M Center in Maplewood, MN seeks a Communications Supervisor (Innovation Center Host) to manage guest experiences and showcase 3M technologies.

You will partner with divisions, develop SME networks, and coordinate events at the Innovation Center, including occasional evenings/weekends; requires 5+ years with 3M and a STEM degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with 3M.
• Superior public speaking skills.
• Experience working with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional audiences.
• STEM degree.
• Knowledge of 3M mission, vision, culture, and technologies.
• General knowledge of industries and competition.
• Advanced written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate all details related to events at the 3M Innovation Center
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of 3M Technology Platforms and demonstrations
• Partner with contracted building staff around event scheduling, management and general operations
• Develop/engage with a network of subject matter experts in all disciplines across the company
• Maintain awareness of new 3M products and market developments
• Initiate, develop and manage special projects related to 3M World of Innovation content
• Occasional night and weekend

Skills

Public speaking

Customer engagement

Cross-functional communication

STEM degree

3M experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

STEM degree

Job description

Communications Supervisor (Innovation Center Host)

Job Description

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The person hired for the position of Communications Supervisor (Innovation center Host) will be an ambassador of 3M in all areas of the company, exemplifying human resources principles and leadership attributes. They will give a voice to 3M’s innovation engine by connecting our history, technology, product/application development and corporate strategy to current business. They will partner with 3M divisions and departments to create a customized experience for Innovation Center guests. They will develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of 3M technologies and how the technologies are applied in developing custom solutions for our customers. They will manage all details associated with their assigned customer events at the Innovation Center. They will maintain the attitude and composure of a host that is showcasing the 3M environment while keeping guest needs in mind.

Primary Responsibilities And Expectations

• Organize and facilitate all details related to events at the 3M Innovation Center
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of 3M Technology Platforms and demonstrations, as well as how they connect to products and each other
• Partner with contracted building staff around event scheduling, management and general operations
• Develop/engage with a network of subject matter experts in all disciplines across the company
• Maintain awareness of new 3M products and market developments
• Initiate, develop and manage special projects related to 3M World of Innovation content
• Occasional night and weekend

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed and verified prior to start from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with 3M

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Superior public speaking skills and comfort
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional audiences from students, and engineers, to executives
• STEM degree
• In depth knowledge of 3M mission, vision, culture, and technologies
• General knowledge of industries & competition
• Capable of explaining technical ideas in common languageAdvanced written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills (event planning)
• Able to multi-task and perform well under pressure

Work location

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel

May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance

Not authorized

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

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Salary and Benefits

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Posting Date

Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/27/2026 To 08/26/2026 Or until filled

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