Statewide Communications & Outreach Specialist

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Professional development

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

The Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota seeks a Statewide Communication and Program Associate to extend statewide reach through strategic marketing and community engagement across Minnesota, with emphasis on partnerships outside the metro.

You will develop promotional content, coordinate events, support educational programs, and travel to partner sites as needed while collaborating with the Statewide Engagement team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with a wide range of partners and community members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop social media and blog content promoting statewide programs.
• Cultivate media contacts and secure coverage across Greater MN.
• Create and update web and email content for targeted programs.
• Coordinate multimedia materials to promote the Bell and its programs; travel to events as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Written and oral communication

Public speaking

Proactive outreach

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

ArcGIS

Job description

The Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota seeks a Statewide Communication and Program Associate to extend statewide reach through strategic marketing and community engagement across Minnesota, with emphasis on partnerships outside the metro.

You will develop promotional content, coordinate events, support educational programs, and travel to partner sites as needed while collaborating with the Statewide Engagement team.