Strategic Communications Coordinator

$90,796.00 - $98,205.00 Annually

Location:

1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department:
Community Services

Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NU

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to create and manage a variety of communications that provide information to the public and develop public relations, communications and marketing plans that include communication strategies and tactics for both internal and external audiences to advance organizational goals and priorities. This position will also assist with media relations for the City.

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

• Creates, coordinates, and evaluates internal and external communications and marketing for print, online and video.
• Assists with media outreach strategies, maintaining a current list of reporters and engaging in regular contact to pitch story ideas.
• Develops and implements communications and marketing plans for a variety of City projects.
• Assists with setting up quantitative and qualitative research tools (such as surveys, questionnaires, and website analytics) to gather data to inform communications strategies. Monitors and measures the results to demonstrate the reach of communications and adjust tactics as needed.
• Assists the City’s emergency management team to provide communication to the public in crisis situations.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates the City's monthly newsletter for residents and weekly internal newsletter for staff.
• Coordinates social media content and produces copy for the City's social media sites.
• Photographs and compiles digital images for publications, websites and social media and print materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Communications Manager.

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, employees, and others in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks and responsibilities in accordance with established practices and procedures, with little or no supervision.
• Ability to exercise production creativity while demonstrating strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, public relations, or closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience in communications-related field.
• Demonstrated experience in public relations and media relations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications technologies, print materials, all social media platforms, and digital content.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated production management skills and creativity.

• Master's degree in communications,…