This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description TSTC is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Corporate Communications Specialist to develop and execute internal and external communication initiatives that promote our brand, strengthen employee engagement, and enhance corporate reputation. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, marketing, HR, and external partners to ensure consistent, compelling messaging across all channels. This is a part-time, non-exempt, W-2 hourly position for approximately 40-45 hours per month. Successful candidate MUST reside in a HUBZone. This is a requirement. Please visit this link to review your address. What You'll Do - Develop and implement corporate communication strategies aligned with business goals. - Draft, edit, and distribute internal communications including executive messages, newsletters, intranet content, and organizational announcements. - Create external communications such as press releases, media statements, thought leadership articles, and corporate reports. - Manage media relations and respond to press inquiries in a timely and professional manner. - Support crisis communication planning and execution. - Ensure brand voice and messaging consistency across all communication platforms. - Monitor media coverage and industry trends; prepare reports and performance metrics. - Coordinate with marketing and digital teams to manage website content and social media messaging. - Assist with corporate events, leadership communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. - Maintain and update communication guidelines and templates. Qualifications - High School degree and can demonstrate requisite knowledge - 2-5 years of experience in communications or marketing - Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills - Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and re-prioritize tasks as needed - Ability to identify, draft and distribute relevant content consistent with TSTC brand and messaging parameters. - Ability to develop and implement ‘out of the box’ communication strategies - Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, Canva, and other design tools. Requirements - Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen. - Remote work within the continental United States - Candidates MUST reside in a HUBZone! This is a firm requirement. Please check your status before applying. - $15 - $21 an hour - Rate is determined by location and experience level. Benefits - Competitive Hourly Rates - Great pay and personal and team merit bonuses - Team Events – ERG memberships, virtual and in person events, and company contests - Flexible Work Options – Remote work allowed, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities. (varies per position) - Comprehensive Wellness Programs - Confidential employee assistance program (EAP). Wellness Resource Group and wellness events and challenges throughout the year.

• Supports maintain an engaging Intranet presence, featuring an ‘Idea Center’ for employee suggestions, open position announcements, and welcome messages for new team members, fostering a strong internal community and open communication. • Support recognition programs to celebrate employee achievements and milestones, including ‘Impact Player of the Week’ and awards that align with the company’s cultural values, leveraging the Intranet, LinkedIn, and targeted communications for broad recognition. • Lead the company’s Employee Appreciation initiatives, developing a continuous platform for team member appreciation and celebration, and coordinating special events to acknowledge team contributions throughout the year. • Supports articulate, and actively promote the company’s culture, focused on a people-first approach and service quality, ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization. • Collaborate with the Culture Club to address feedback from engagement surveys, driving initiatives to improve workplace satisfaction and engagement, and facilitating cultural alignment and evolution based on employee feedback. • Assists the strategic creation, editing, and distribution of content for both internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, engagement, and consistency across all platforms, including web, email, and social media. • Partner with internal trainers to promote growth and development opportunities.

Position Summary Ramsey county is currently hiring a motivated and innovative Communication Associate in our Communications & Public Relations Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County. The Communications Associate in this role will directly provide strategic communications support to the county’s Community & Economic Development (CED) department whose mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by: - Maintaining the existing housing stock  - Expanding homeownership and affordable housing opportunities - Installing safe infrastructure - Remediating brownfield sites - Redeveloping under-utilized properties - Strengthening businesses - Navigating economic development resources - Encouraging job growth Responsibilities include creating engaging, accessible communications materials, including both print and digital media content, and developing strategic communications campaigns to support CED programs and initiatives. This position will also provide communications support to Housing Stability which administers and coordinates emergency supportive services to individuals and families experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness or housing instability.  To create educational and informational materials to promote the county’s programs, services, events and facilities; to assist with the creation, presentation, and maintenance of content about a specific department or service team's programs on the county’s public and internal websites and social media channels; produce fliers, brochures and other printed and electronic materials, including graphic design and production activities; arrange and take photographs and/or video; arrange and produce public relations and communication activities; ensure materials created by other staff or vendors meet county branding and plain language standards; and to perform related duties as assigned. The Communications Associate supporting CED will be part of the Economic Growth & Community Investment (EGCI) communications team within Communications & Public Relations. Led by the EGCI Public Information Officer/Communications Manager, the EGCI communications team is a collaborative and support group that works closely with the rest of the Communications & Public Relations department to support county departments.  To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description. Flexible Workplace This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy Examples of Work Performed - Facilitate the creation, expansion, and maintenance of content about a specific department or service team's programs for both public and internal communications through collaboration with professional department staff. - Prepare narratives, graphics/layouts and images for use in print and electronic publications. - Solicit stories and write content for the county’s intranet site, public website and social media channels.  - Assist in developing presentations to be used in briefing departmental or county personnel, elected officials, and the community about specific projects, events or activities. - Assist in promoting and organizing programs and events. - Design and produce brochures or other promotional and educational publications, signs, displays and materials for the department through the use of desktop publishing software and other methods. - Design and collaborate on multi-media communications. - Create and manage online customer surveys and forms. - May answer phones, and perform other tasks, such as keyboarding, filing and providing information to other employees, the public or vendors, either orally or in writing. (The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Minimum Qualifications Education:  Bachelor’s degree in English, visual/graphic design, communications, journalism, marketing or a closely related field. Experience:  None. Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience. Certifications/Licensure: None. Exam/Screening Process Information The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated: - Training and Experience Rating = 100% The examination for Communications Associate will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.  Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination. Eligible List:   The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Job title. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Applicants will remain on the list for 60 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted. Veteran's Preference:  This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.  Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.  Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application. Criminal Background Checks:  All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.  E-Verify Participation:  Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. Equal Opportunity Employer:  Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved. To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application. For further information regarding this posting, please contact Kim.Henry@co.ramsey.mn.us

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Media and Communications Strategy Intern in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City or Washington D.C. This internship can be remote or hybrid. Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.    The Team: The ACLU communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and also illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union. What You’ll Do: The media and communications strategy intern will work on a wide array of civil liberties and civil rights issues, including, but not limited to advocacy and litigation around free speech, immigrants' rights, national security, privacy and technology, reproductive rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. The intern will contribute to creating and expanding message narratives and will use strategic communications to help bring attention to ACLU cases and advocate for policies we care about. Interns will get experience on social media, media relations, storytelling, and more. Your Day to Day - Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories - Build media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publications - Help increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projects - Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips - Engage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategies   What You’ll Bring: - Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field - At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in the following areas: journalism, public relations, communications - Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferred - Exceptional writing and editing skills - Avid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in media - Familiarity with best practices in communications and public relations - Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus  Future ACLU-ers Will: - Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU - Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives - Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict Internship Logistics: - Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is full-time from our New York City or Washington D.C. office and can be remote or hybrid. - Time Commitment: Full-time (35hours/week) - Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of: May 26th or June 8th - Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. - Below are the stipend rates: - $20/hr for undergraduate students or equivalent experience Priority Application Deadline: March 23, 2026  While there is a priority deadline, our project is committed to reviewing all applications on a rolling basis until the closing of posting. Why the ACLU: For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.  With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must formally submit an application. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.