Communications Specialist

City of Maple Grove•Maple Grove 55369, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a creative and collaborative communications professional to join our team as a Communications Specialist. This position plays a key role in connecting residents, businesses, and the community with important information through engaging and creative communications. You’ll create, write, edit, and share content across a variety of channels, including the City website, social media, newsletters, photography, graphic design, and other public information materials. You’ll also support communications projects and initiatives while helping ensure the City’s messaging and brand remain consistent, professional, and engaging. The ideal candidate is dependable, collaborative, and creative, with strong communication skills and the ability to take the lead on projects, bring new ideas forward, and confidently manage communications from concept to completion. Maple Grove offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, a PERA pension, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact in one of Minnesota's fastest-growing communities. Come join our growing and diverse community!

Requirements

Associates degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a closely related field, or completion of the degree within one year of hire.
Valid Minnesota Drivers License
Previous experience working in a communications department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public information, or public relations.
Experience creating content for websites, social media, newsletters, or other digital communication platforms.
Experience using graphic design software such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience working in a communications department for a local government or another public sector organization.
Experience with photography or digital media.

Responsibilities

Develops, writes, edits, and publishes engaging content across multiple channels, including the City website, social media, newsletters, press releases, digital signage, brochures, and other print and digital materials.
Serves as a communications resource to City departments, providing guidance and developing effective materials that support programs, projects, services, and initiatives.
Maintains and updates the City website and digital content, ensuring information is accurate, current, accessible, and consistent with City branding and communication standards.
Creates graphics, photography, and other visual content to promote City services, programs, events, and community initiatives.
Supports community engagement and public outreach efforts, including surveys, campaigns, special events, publications, and emergency communications.
Monitors communication effectiveness through website analytics and social media metrics, maintains digital communication resources, and stays current on emerging communications trends, technologies, and best practices.