City Council Communications Lead

City Council Communications Lead Print ( ufeff City Council Communications Lead Salary $69,846.40 - $102,044.80 Annually Location Saint Paul, MN Job Type Unclassified Job Number 26-UNCL-01821 Department City Council Opening Date 03/26/2026 Closing Date 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About the Position The City of Saint Paul is seeking a City Council Communications Lead; responsible for identifying, generating, coordinating, and supporting communications efforts for the City Council's Office. This position will report to the Director of City Council Operations. Hereu2019s what you can expect to do: + Draft communications materials for use across multiple channels, including weekly newsletters, social media, talking points, and other communications content in alignment with the Councilu2019s agenda. + Develop attention-grabbing social media content that chronicles the Councilu2019s day-to-day activities and keeps the people of Saint Paul in the know. + Maintain an editorial calendar aligned with the Councilu2019s staff and the City's public information officers. + Support the Director by staffing media conferences, interviews, and events, including city functions. + Assist in coordinating between the city and district councils to distribute information and foster relationships between state, local, and community partners in alignment with the Councilu2019s agenda. + For more information and essential functions, see our job description (council communications&pagetype=classSpecifications) . The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following: + Robust understanding of social media platforms and how to tailor messages to each. + Effectively communicates across race, class, and culture, and other aspects of difference. + Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences. + Strong political instincts and an ability to discern political sensitivities. + Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments or projects simultaneously, attentive to details, and responsive to deadlines. + Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, team environment. Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits ( , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time. Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. Position Requirements Requirements may be met by one of the following: + Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field. + Masteru2019s Degree and one year of experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field. + A combination of six years of college level education and progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely related field. How to Apply Please submit a resume to Jay Willms at . Please include

Created: 2026-03-30