Marketing and Communications Student Worker

• Telework Eligible:
  No

Marketing and Communications Student Worker

Student Worker Clerical

Transportation Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Detroit Lakes
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/11/2026
• Closing Date: 02/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Public Engagement/Info
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.23 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Detroit Lakes
• End Date: 08/21/2026
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

How are communications with the public planned and executed? Come learn with us! MnDOT District 4 is looking for someone who likes to learn, can assist with communication on a variety of platforms, analyze our efforts of outreach, and assist during special events. As a Marketing and Communications Student Worker, you'll be writing, editing, assisting with data updates, and helping coordinate events for the public.

As the summer progresses, you'll get more advanced opportunities to help us serve the public and grow your career. You'll even have the opportunity to don a hardhat and safety vest to visit construction sites. This position will support a variety of MnDOT outreach initiatives, including Communications/Public Engagement, Towards Zero Deaths, and HR Outreach.

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Knowledge of data entry into data bases.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment, computers, and various office machines.
• Basic knowledge in the use of Windows‑based operating system and programs, with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic graphic and video editing skills in Canva, Adobe Express or other design tools.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full‑time student in a post‑secondary or graduate program studying Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent, with a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

• Full‑time student with a GPA of at least 3.0.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Please attach your resume and unofficial transcript as a single pdf document. (You will be asked to provide a copy of your transcript to verify your GPA prior to being invited to interview.)

NOTE:

Students must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume. This information is needed to determine eligibility to be considered.

Job offer to successful applicants will be contingent on passing student worker eligibility verification, criminal background, and reference checks; some positions may require a driver’s license check. A revoked, suspended, or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

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