AGENCY: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

This position was previously posted 08/21/2025. Any applicants from the original posting do not need to reapply and will be consider with this updated posting.

• Job ID: 88365
• Location: Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: 50% - 100%
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/08/2025
• Closing Date: 09/11/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Deputy Commissioner
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 12/31/2025
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

JOB SUMMARY

Current state employees must receive approval from their current supervisor before accepting this opportunity
As Graphic Design and Creative Specialist, you will determine how to communicate key agency messages effectively through visual design in high-impact communications products with broad public exposure.
You will create and produce accessible design products and publications in various mediums using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products. You will consult on design projects, supporting teams across MDE with their design needs. You will also edit and provide closed captioning for agency videos.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide planning and project management expertise for agency visual design projects.
• Provide visual design and development services for key projects across the agency.
• Provide expertise in digital accessibility for visual design.
• Design and develop communication products to support critical business needs.
• Edit and closed caption video.

This opportunity with start September 2025 and will end on/around December 2025.

Benefits of this temporary opportunity:

• Try a new opportunity
• Gain new skills and knowledge

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESUME CLEARLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE AREAS LISTED AND INDICATE 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.

Three (3) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
OR
A bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related field

Professional experience must include:

• At least one year of graphic design work
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multiple years of graphic design work
• Experience with digital accessibility, especially that meeting Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level A and AA
• Experience editing videos

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Driver’s License Check
• Criminal Background Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide planning and project management expertise for agency visual design projects.
• Provide visual design and development services for key projects across the agency.
• Provide expertise in digital accessibility for visual design.
• Design and develop communication products to support critical business needs.
• Edit and closed caption video