Communications Specialist (Part-time)

The City of South St. Paul is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist helps support the organization’s communications efforts by creating engaging short-form content, maintaining digital platforms, and assisting with event promotion and coverage. This position plays a key role in ensuring clear, consistent, and visually compelling communication across social media, website, and newsletter channels.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Communication Coordinator by providing administrative and creative support as needed.
• Write, edit, and proofread short-form content for social media, website updates, newsletters, and other digital platforms.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an editorial calendar to ensure consistent and timely communications.
• Under the guidance of the Communication Coordinator, assist with the redesign, update, and repurpose of existing content across multiple media channels to maximize reach and engagement.
• Support organizational events through promotional content, preparation, and occasional on-site coverage (including photography and/or video).
• Assist with website updates, including basic formatting and content edits.
• Collaborate with staff to gather information, stories, and visuals that support communication goals.
• Ensure all communications align with organizational branding, tone, and messaging standards.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature, level, or responsibility, as assigned and consistent with City needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment) in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 1 – 2 years of experience managing and creating content for social media platforms.
• Experience creating digital and/or print materials.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with design software such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut.
• Basic knowledge of HTML for website content updates.
• Photography and videography experience, including capturing and editing visual content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a part-time capacity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This position requires the employee to work independently, collaboratively, and in public settings. The work typically involves standing, walking, speaking, or hearing, with minimal physical exertion. The position frequently requires sitting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms, as well as the use of a computer and associated equipment involving repetitive use of fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally, the position may require pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, climbing, and crawling. Standard vision requirements apply. Vocal communication is necessary for expressing and exchanging ideas verbally, and hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
The work environment will mainly be in an indoor setting, with occasional work in an outdoor setting and may expose the employee to a variety of weather conditions.

Employment Conditions

• This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay with prior authorization.
• Employment with the City of South St. Paul is at-will, unless otherwise governed by collective bargaining agreement or applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of South St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Notice
The duties listed herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.