Aeronautics Communications Coordinator - Communications Specialist

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• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/30/2025
• Closing Date: 01/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Aeronautics
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor and will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

The Aeronautics Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all internal and external communications and outreach efforts specific to the Office of Aeronautics, in close collaboration with the MnDOT Communications Office. The role will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Aeronautics Strategic Communications Plan. This position serves as the primary liaison for communications with internal and external partners, including MnDOT divisions, other state agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport sponsors and staff, consultants, aviation stakeholders, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of advanced professional communications experience demonstrating:
• Experience in developing and managing strategic communications plans and outreach initiatives,
• Experience in creating and implementing digital media campaigns, including managing social media platforms and maintaining accessibility standards (e.g., ADA compliance),
• Experience interpreting and communicating complex regulatory requirements across multiple communication media platforms.
• Note:
  
  A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism or a closely related field substitutes for six months of advanced professional communications experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communications experience in a government, transportation, or aviation‑related setting.
• Experience in developing survey questions and using online survey tools such as Formstack and Microsoft Forms.
• Proficiency in designing and editing content using Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and modern photo editing platforms such as Adobe Lightroom, Affinity Photo, and Canva.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidate must pass past‑employer reference checks and criminal history check.
• It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and/or Education/License Verification.

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Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Charity Morrow row.us.

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