Communications Specialist

*Description* This role will report to the Communications Manager and drive progress by tracking and executing on program and change related communications. A successful candidate has experience as a strong doer, someone who can immediately contribute to the tactical execution of comms plans and tactics. Experience in higher education or public sector communications (or demonstrated ability to learn a new industry quickly) is preferred. In this role, the Communications Specialist will support a variety of communications needs, including managing progress against the communications plan and developing content for internal and external communications. This position will have a unique opportunity to support planning and execution of writing for web, in-person, email, and intranet, as well as project office development and administration. The individual will gain experience in a variety of strategic communications and change management projects. In addition, the role will include event planning and some project coordination duties as assigned. The Project Team operates as a hybrid team. There is flexibility for what hybrid looks like; however, there will be on-site participation based on the job requirements. Ideally, this would be a local candidate in the Twin Cities area who can commute into the office 1 day/week or a remote candidate willing to travel to MN at least 4 times per year. *Skills* Writing skills, Digital marketing, Communications management *Additional Skills & Qualifications* Preferred Qualifications: Experience in planning and organizing internal events that support department-wide communications and knowledge sharing. Interest and experience in change management and continuous improvement. Experience in developing compelling and effective short-form content. Ability to thrive and meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment. Experience using creativity and problem-solving in communications development. Experience in developing content strategy and website usability concepts. Experience in simplifying technical content without sacrificing accuracy. Experience with digital accessibility, including writing and making content accessible electronically. Experience with best practices in communications measurement to inform recommendations to colleagues. Familiar with mass email systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Proficient in design and photo editing software, such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.), and Acrobat Pro, as well as content management systems. *Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be specific to elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits may include: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type* This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis, MN. *Application Deadline* This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

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