Communications Specialist - Audio Visual (Onsite)

Job Posting End Date: June 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $57,262 to $67,288 ($27.53 to $32.35 per hour). The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County, where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 06/16/2025 to be considered.

Position Description

The Communications Department works with local, state, and national news media to inform the public about the policies, programs, and activities generated by Anoka County. Within this role, the Communications staff develops and monitors county-wide public information policies and procedures, assuring that accurate information is disseminated to the public.

The department has an immediate opening for a Communications Specialist - AV. The Communications Specialist- AV produces and executes audio and video communications that foster community engagement with Anoka County resources and programs through marketing, branding, and community partnerships. The Communications Specialist-AV also administers, sets up, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and assists in the installation and configuration of audio-visual and other electronic communications technology throughout Anoka County facilities and the courthouse.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, onsite position. Interviews will take place the week of 06/23/2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $57,262 to $67,288 ($27.53 to $32.35 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30. $57,262 to $77,292 ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Building located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303

• This position may include minimal travel to Anoka County locations.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Communications Specialist-AV:

• Video Production: Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for various platforms, including social media, websites, public meetings, and internal communications.

• Create develop content that is visually appealing, well-paced, effectively communicates our message, and maintains a consistent branding for Anoka County programs, services, and trainings.

• Build awareness and usage to non-users through creative engagement, presentations, communication, and programming.

• Perform duties to promote county resources, programs, and events by understanding the needs of community members and collaborating with community-based organizations and advocacy groups.

• Install, configure, operate, disassemble, maintain, and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment, such as cameras, monitors, recording equipment, microphones, public address systems, lighting, and cabling.

• Coordinate with customers on placement and integration and ensure the functionality of monitors, lighting, microphones, sound mixing, recording, and videoconferencing equipment for live events and meetings.

• Facilitate recurring meetings such as committee/board meetings, recording presentations, and preparing deliverables.

• Respond to and resolve technical issues and perform routine maintenance.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree a