Communications Associate
Grand Rapids, MN
Blandin Foundation
Date Posted: 8/1/2025
Blandin Foundation—Minnesota’s largest rural-focused private foundation—seeks a Communications Associate to craft clear, compelling messages that advance rural opportunity. You will join our Rural Advocacy team to tell the stories of our grantmaking, community-building, and advocacy work and provide communications expertise to administrative partners such as HR, Finance, Facilities, and IT.
What You’ll Do
Create and curate content—website, social, news releases, internal briefs, presentations, and more
Elevate rural voices by interviewing grantees, community leaders, and sector partners for multimedia storytelling
Manage digital channels—plan content calendars, monitor engagement, and track analytics for insight-driven improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with program and administrative teams to translate complex information into accessible, mission-aligned messages
Support media relations—maintain press lists, coordinate outreach, and prepare spokespeople as needed
What You Bring
3-5 years of communications, PR, or media experience (nonprofit or philanthropy a plus)
Proven writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Fluency with social platforms, CMS (e.g., WordPress), and basic design tools (e.g., Canva)
Commitment to equity, accuracy, and collaborative problem-solving
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $67,500 – $70,000 annually
• Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan · medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance · generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, etc.)
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule—three days per week in our Grand Rapids, MN office and two remote. Occasional in-state travel.
Ready to Amplify Rural Minnesota?
Send your résumé, cover letter, and a brief writing sample to
[apply@blandinfoundation.org] with “Communications Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—early submissions are encouraged.
Join us in moving forward resilient rural communities across Minnesota.
