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Graphic Design & Social Media Content Specialist

State of Minnesota - MN St Colleges & Universities Hutchinson, MN

Hutchinson, MN

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$26 - $39/hr Full time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Design

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Job Description

State of Minnesota - MN St Colleges & Universities is seeking a Graphic Design & Social Media Content Specialist to help strengthen Ridgewater College brand awareness and support student recruitment. This onsite, full-time role in Hutchinson, MN focuses on creating internal and external visual and digital materials, with organic TikTok and Instagram content that’s produced, scheduled, and managed as the primary mobile-first digital storyteller.

What you will do

Graphic design & production: handle both the technical and creative execution of marketing and recruitment materials.
Brand coordination & asset management: organize and maintain brand assets to support consistent delivery across materials.
Social media content creation & coordination: develop and coordinate organic, short-form vertical video and photography tailored for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, including creating and scheduling content.
Other duties as assigned within the communications scope.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in graphic design and layout production for print and digital. An associate degree substitutes for 6 months professional experience, and a bachelor’s degree substitutes for 1 year professional experience.
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, and collaborative tools like Canva.
Demonstrated experience creating organic, mobile-first, short-form vertical video and photography for platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
Ability to edit and package footage using mobile and desktop video tools, including CapCut and PremierPro.
Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements and how to design compliant visual materials.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.

Tools you will use

Adobe Creative Cloud
Canva
TikTok
Instagram
CapCut
PremierPro

Role details

Location: Hutchinson, MN (onsite). Telework eligible: No.
Schedule: Typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a flexible schedule that can include some nights and weekends.
Travel: Yes, 30%.
Full-time / Regular/Temporary: Full-Time, Unlimited.
Classified status: Classified (Communications Specialist 1).
FLSA status: Nonexempt.
Pay: $26.89 - $39.22 per hour ($56,146 - $81,891 annually).
Application eligibility: Open to all qualified job seekers. Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or digital media.
Prior experience working in a marketing, communications, or recruiting department within a higher education institution or a community/technical college.
Ability to function as a “content hub” by curating, editing, and packaging raw photos, b-roll, and updates submitted by stakeholders.
Strong technical knowledge of professional printing terminology, preparing layout specifications, and reviewing/approving printer proofs.
Experience tracking, evaluating, and translating organic social media metrics into monthly performance snapshots for leadership.
Experience serving as a primary brand voice, managing platform permissions and passwords securely, and collaborating cross-functionally to maintain visual consistency across platforms.

How to apply

View the full posting and apply here: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Hutchinson/Graphic-Design-Social-Media-Content-Specialist_JR0000005940

Application materials must include: Resume and Design Portfolio / Examples of work.
Online application deadline: 11:59PM on November 5, 2026.

Contact

Questions about the position: Felicia Telecky at felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu or 320-234-8534.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to felicia.telecky@ridgewater.edu.

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