We are looking for a new teammate like you if you are: An enthusiastic storyteller and media consumer, An honest and positive teammate excited to contribute in a variety of ways to a successful and supportive team, A creative thinker, willing to innovate, experiment, and try new things, Eager to be part of an organization that improves the lives of Minnesotans and people around the world, today and into the future, Seeking experiences with leaders and experts at all levels of a large, diverse and mission-driven organization. The Communications Specialist is an integral part of a small, multi-skilled, communications team that serves the vice president for research and innovation, provides communications, marketing, and public relations services for RIO administrative and academic units, and, more broadly, champions the impact that the Universitys research mission has-in Minnesota and beyond-and the special role that research universities play in our society.