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Working Title: Website Specialist

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

+ **Job ID** : 88478

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible for some telework

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/03/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 08/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/10/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : CO Communications & Marketing

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

This position serves to maintain the day-to-day content of the primary DEED external websites (mn.gov/deed) and also serves as the back-up to DEED’s intranet and DEED’s job seeker and employer-facing website (CareerForce.mn.gov). In addition, this position serves as a critical member of the external web team, providing guidance, ideas and implementation on new tools and content.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years* of experience in managing and optimizing various websites across various platforms with a focus on user experience, functionality and content accuracy.

*Associate's degree in web design, digital media, graphic design, computer science, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Knowledge of website standards and best practices sufficient to develop and maintain websites and measure usability.

+ Experience in using web content management systems (e.g. Tridion, SharePoint, Drupal).

+ Ability to translate complex, program-specific language into clear, user-friendly website content by applying plain language standards to ensure messaging is concise and easy to understand.

+ Ability to prioritize a high volume of web updates and requests from across the entire agency.

+ Experience with information architecture and website user experience sufficient to ensure content is organized in a meaningful manner.

+ Experience creating, accessing and utilizing software such as Microsoft Office and other forms tools.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines, including experience ensuring that websites and documents meet accessibility and usability standards.

+ Skill in digital website analytic tools such as Google Analytics or SiteImprove to manage, analyze, and optimize website performance.

+ Knowledge in additional technology tools such as Trumba (website calendaring program), GovDelivery (mass email distribution tool), Tridion Forms Builder, IntelliStack and ContentDM.

+ Knowledge of HTML coding.

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Criminal Background Check

+ Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.