Public Engagement Specialist - Communications Specialist 4

Public Engagement Specialist - Communications Specialist 4

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is a state agency that serves the people of Minnesota by providing the state with leadership and guidance to support efficient and effective government, a world class workforce, and responsible financial management.

Working Title :
Public Engagement Specialist
Job Class:
Communications Specialist 4
Agency:
Minnesota Management & Budget

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/12/2026
• Closing Date: 08/25/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
• Division/Unit: Communications
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,400 - $113,274 / annually

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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a strategic and collaborative communications professional to lead public outreach, external engagement, and designated communications and marketing efforts across the agency. This role ensures clear, consistent communication with the public, key stakeholder groups, and enterprise partners while advancing MMB’s mission and elevating the work of the Planning & Policy division, particularly the Long-Range Planning team.

The Public Engagement Specialist leads the development of outreach plans, engagement strategies, and communication initiatives that reach diverse audiences, including non-profit organizations, local communities, communities of color, underserved and low-income communities, state agencies, and local governments.

Job duties for this position include:

• Leading development of agency outreach plans in collaboration with MMB business teams, including coordination of outreach in conjunction with other agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Leading and directing communications and marketing for designated areas of MMB to meet division, agency, and enterprise needs.
• Collaborating with management and staff to establish priorities, coordinate the planning, design and production of agency communication materials, including brochures, reports, plans, PowerPoint presentations, communication deliverables, and other resources to maintain consistency and quality.
• Tracking and responding to incoming requests for public information from media stakeholders, enterprise representatives, and the general public.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on your resume. Resume tips are available here.

• Four (4) years of communications experience leading or coordinating public engagement or external outreach efforts, including developing, producing, and managing communication materials for public-facing audiences.

Experience must include:

• Responding to or managing media inquiries, serving as a spokesperson, or preparing materials for executive-level leadership on public-facing issues.
• Writing and editing skills sufficient to produce clear, plain-language content for the public, stakeholders, and executive audiences across print, digital, and web platforms.
• Developing communication strategies, including selecting communication channels, crafting key messages, and ensuring consistency with brand standards.
• Advising leadership on communications…