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Communications Specialist
Colorfuel —Minneapolis, MN
- $62,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Social Media & Content Lead
University of Minnesota —Minneapolis, MN
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Marketing
- Mid-level
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Senior Technical Writer/Editor
HNTB Corporation —Minneapolis, MN
- $87,542.15 - $163,005.83 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
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Grant Writer Manager
Science from Scientists —Minneapolis, MN
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
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- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Architectural Specification Writer
Cushing Terrell —Minneapolis, MN
- $85,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Communications Specialist

Colorfuel
Minneapolis, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,000 - $72,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Newsletters (communication methods)
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Communications Specialist

Join the CESO Team

At CESO, we partner with school districts to deliver strategic, thoughtful communication that builds trust, strengthens engagement, and brings their stories to life. We’re looking for a Communications Specialist to support one of our client districts, St. Anthony-New Brighton School District (ISD 282), while also collaborating with our broader CESO Communications team. As part of the CESO Communications team, you’ll receive ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced school communications professionals while serving as a trusted partner to district leaders. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, working closely with leaders, and creating meaningful, consistent communication across a variety of platforms.

This role is on-site at the SANB District Office with the ability to work remotely or from the CESO HQ one day per week.

What You’ll Do

As a Communications Specialist, you’ll support district initiatives that strengthen community trust, staff engagement, and public understanding of district priorities. You’ll do this by developing content, building relationships with stakeholders, managing key channels, and ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with district priorities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communication

Support the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the district’s strategic communications plan
Help communicate district initiatives, programs, priorities, and key messages to internal and external audiences
Contribute to efforts that support student enrollment, staff recruitment, and community engagement

Content & Storytelling

Develop and create engaging written and visual content to highlight district programs, people, and impact
Produce communications across multiple formats, including newsletters, website content, social media, and print materials
Ensure all content aligns with the district’s brand, voice, and messaging

Website & Digital Communications

Lead district website content strategy and oversee website content, ensuring information is accurate, timely, user-friendly, and aligned with district communication goals
Use the website as the district’s primary storytelling and marketing tool
Support digital communication strategies to effectively reach key audiences
Help ensure websites, digital communications, and digital documents meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), supporting equitable access for all users

Leadership Communications

Serve as a trusted communications partner to district leaders by providing strategic counsel on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and communication planning
Support district, building, and program leaders in communicating effectively with families, staff, and community stakeholders
Coordinate communication related to School Board actions, district initiatives, and leadership decisions in a timely, transparent and accessible manner
Promote district transparency by supporting responses to public records requests and other information requests in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and district policies and procedures.

Media Relations

Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and storytelling that elevate district successes and initiatives
Assist district and school leaders in coordinating communications related to emergencies, sensitive issues, and leadership decisions

Process & Continuous Improvement

Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness using analytics, stakeholder feedback, and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to improve messaging, engagement, and delivery
Support consistent, high-quality communication practices across the district

Who You Are

A strong writer and storyteller who can adapt messaging for different audiences
Organized and able to manage multiple projects at once
A collaborative partner who enjoys working with leaders and teams
Detail-oriented with a strong eye for quality and consistency
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
2+ years of professional experience in communications or a related field
Experience with content creation across written and visual formats (articles, social media, video, etc.)
Familiarity with website management and content management systems; knowledge of digital accessibility standards and best practices (e.g., WCAG) preferred
Knowledge of AP style writing and editing standards
Experience with tools such as Google Workspace, Canva, and/or Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences

Perks & Benefits

Pay Range: $62,000–$72,000 annually
As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Health, dental, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off + paid holidays
Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

We’re Better Together.

CESO Communications is committed to rethinking possible. Our nationally recognized team of school communication professionals brings more than 300 years of combined experience, and every senior strategist holds the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential. We partner with school districts across the country to deliver strategic communications that build trust, solve problems, and create meaningful impact.

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