What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Media Coordinator position at Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance?
Digital Media Coordinator (Communications Unit)
Position Type: Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55403
Introduction:
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is seeking a content creator for our digital and social media platforms. You understand the impact of our justice mission and the visitor experience for diverse audiences. Diversity statement, references, portfolio, resume and cover letter required.
What’s in it for you?
- We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
- Enjoy a shorter 37.5 hour workweek.
- MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
Why MMLA?
- We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!
- Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change our lives together.
- Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain multiple social media accounts. (FB, IG, LinkedIn, BlueSky, TikTok)
- Prepare posts for multiple digital platforms. (YouTube, website)
- Produce visual assets using photography, cinematography and photo/ video editing skills.
- Prioritize accessibility, (captioning, multilingual translations, alt text, etc.)
- Coordinate webinars. (StreamYard)
- Maintain library and planning systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the office and out in the field.
- Follow best practices for social media engagement.
- Provide additional communications support as requested.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with social media, website and webinar platforms.
- Ability to write succinctly, turn a phrase with keen understanding of our mission.
- Ability to use photography and cinematography skills to produce/edit visual assets.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to apply best practices for accessibility (captioning, translations, etc.) in preparing social posts to optimize the visitor experience.
- Social awareness with a keen understanding of our justice mission.
- Experience as a communications professional.
- College degree or communications certification.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel in the field and occasional travel to offices in Willmar and St. Cloud.
- Apply principles of the organization’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in newsletter platforms (MailChimp, Emma, Constant Contact)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Proficiency in use of mobile video editing apps.
- Proficiency in use of Canva.
- Knowledge of SEO, Google analytics.
- Diverse social, economic and cultural experiences.
- Second language skills in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, ASL
- Experience in a social or legal justice organization.
This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will enjoy being in the office and out in the field to make connections and gather content. An ability to easily shift focus as communications priorities are adjusted to accommodate changing external and internal news and information cycles.
Compensation Information:
$68,075 – $76,647 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.
Application Submission:
Interested candidates must submit cover letter, resume, references, diversity values statement and social media portfolio at https://mylegalaid.org/employment. In your cover letter, please address how many years of experience you have as a social media or digital content producer.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.
Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. This position is subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Salary : $68,075 - $76,647
