Job Details

Salary: $37.87 - $45.84 Hourly
Location : West St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026.01.06
Department: Administration - General
Division: City Administration
Opening Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Diversity Statement: An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Summary

The City of West St Paul is seeking a creative, organized, and community focused professional to join our team.
The Communications and Engagement Coordinator support the city's communications, engagement, and funding/sponsorship-seeking efforts. Working closely with the Communications and Grants Manager and city departments, this position helps implement communication and engagement initiatives, while also supporting grant and sponsorship funding.
Primary Duties

• Create, edit, and schedule content aligning with strategic priorities for city social media platforms.
• Create content (written, design, photography, and videography) for various platforms including social media, digital, and print materials.
• Create graphics and videos for internal and external communications.
• Assist with developing, growing, and interacting with audiences on social media and websites.
• Coordinate with the Events, Engagement, and Communication team, which is comprised of staff from the following departments: Police, Public Works, Parks and Rec, Community Development, and Fire.
• Attend and assist at events during and outside of normal office hours
• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing, social media, community outreach, event coordination, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to produce written, visual, and video content for various platforms.
• Must possess valid driver's license without suspensions or revocations within the last three years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
• Verbal or written understanding of Spanish language.
• Experience with grants or fundraising.
• Experience working in or with local government or public sector organizations.

The City of West St. Paul is proud to offer its employees a wide variety of benefits.

PERA - Pension (Public Employees Retirement Association)
Medical Insurance
HSA/VEBA City Contribution
Life Insurance - $25,000 coverage City paid
Life Insurance - Voluntary employee, spouse and dependent Life
Long-term Disability Insurance - city paid
Short-term Disability
Post-Employment Health Plan (HCSP or RHS)
Personal Time Off
13 paid holidays, including a floating holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Wellness Program
Dental Insurance
Vision (eye wear and contacts)
457 Deferred Compensation (Mission Square & MSRS)
Gap Insurance options (Accident, Hospitalization and Critical Illness)
01

Do you have a valid Driver's License with no suspensions or revocations within the past three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience in communications, marketing, social media, community outreach, event coordination, or something similar?

• Yes
• No

03

If you responded yes to question #2, please explain; if no, put n/a.
04

Which tools have you used professionally? (check all that apply)

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Canva
• CapCut or similar video editing software
• None of the above

05

Are you able to attend community events during evenings or weekends as required by the position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question