Working Title: Web Content Specialist
Job Class: Communications Paraprofessional
Agency: Central Lakes College

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/10/2024
• Closing Date: 01/17/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN State Colleges & Universities / Central Lakes College-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: AFSCME 207
• Appointment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00-4:30
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $23.59 - $33.16 / hourly; $49,256 - $69,238 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Anticipated Start Date: 02/01/2024
• End Date: 06/30/2024
• Re-Posting: No
• Location: Brainerd Campus
• Work Area: Marketing
• FLSA Status: NonExempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Web Content Specialist will be the point person for content for the college’s website to ensure an engaging and streamlined user experience. The Web Content Specialist provides writing, editing, maintenance and support for webpages through coordination with the college community. The Specialist will be charged with developing content for pages following SEO best practices. The scope of work includes but is not limited to working with faculty to develop the college’s website content, assisting with marketing campaigns, providing written content for publications and materials and training users, taking photos and videos, editing photos and videos, and assisting with events and other college and community awareness activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field (e.g. marketing, communication, business); or two years of para-professional experience in marketing, communication, public relations, journalism, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education or experience that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of media communications across a wide variety of electronic media.
• Must have strong written communication skills sufficient to write, prepare, and edit materials using correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence construction and clearly explaining complex technical ideas and procedures to varied technical and non-technical audiences
• Must have experience managing website content management systems and website analytics tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, advertising or related field
• Demonstrated commitment and experience working effectively with culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse students, faculty/staff, communities and/or organizations
• Knowledge of Federal and State accessibility (Section 508) standards
• Ability to learn new technologies and systems, and adept at training others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take the initiative to do a job without regular help and advice from others
• Must have the ability to manage time, operate efficiently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical ideas/information with non-technical constituents
• Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning with CLCs Culture of Caring environment

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Terri Henrikson at terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu or 218-855-8050.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Terri Henrikson at terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu.

About Central Lakes College

We are a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.