Communications Coordinator

Base Pay $29.00 - $33.00 / Hour Job Category Communications Employee Type Full-Time Hourly Required Degree 4 Year Degree Travel 20% Manage Others No Three Rivers Community Action is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Communications Coordinator to help tell our story and strengthen connections across Southeast Minnesota. Through programs including Head Start, Energy Assistance, Housing, Transportation, Weatherization, and more, Three Rivers serves thousands of individuals and families each year. This role plays a key part in promoting our impact, supporting community engagement, and ensuring our messages are clear, professional, and consistent across all communication channels. The Communications Coordinator is an active member of the agency’s Communications Committee. This is an ideal role for a creative, detail-oriented communicator who enjoys building relationships, telling meaningful stories, and finding innovative ways to engage the communities we serve. About the Role The Communications Coordinator serves as Three Rivers Community Action's central resource for agency-wide communications, branding, marketing, storytelling, public relations, and community outreach. This position helps ensure the agency presents a consistent, professional, and mission-centered message through its website, social media, newsletters, print materials, annual reports, outreach events, media relations, and public awareness campaigns. Working closely with program leaders and agency leadership, you’ll develop communication materials, promote program visibility, coordinate outreach efforts, and help share the stories and successes of the people and communities we serve. This full-time position (40 hours per week) is based in Zumbrota and requires flexibility to work outside traditional business hours as needed. What You\'ll Do Develop and manage agency communications across digital, print, and social media platforms Create compelling stories, content, and marketing materials that highlight programs, services, and community impact Coordinate community outreach, special events, media relations, and public awareness campaigns Maintain brand consistency and support program staff with communication and promotional needs Monitor communication trends and opportunities to strengthen community engagement and agency visibility What We\'re Looking For Associate's or Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, journalism, or a related field; or equivalent experience Experience creating engaging content across social media, websites, newsletters, and digital platforms Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to connect with diverse audiences Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or similar platforms Ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines A creative, collaborative professional who is passionate about community impact and mission-driven work Willing and able to travel throughout the service area using a personal vehicle Salary range: $29.00-$33.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience Generous paid time off Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement match Why Three Rivers? At Three Rivers Community Action, you’ll play a key role in helping families, partners, and communities understand the services and support available to them. Join a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct impact and where your ideas can help inspire engagement, awareness, and positive change. Full position description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request full description, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff #J-18808-Ljbffr Entertimeonline